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Tourism In Rutherford County Generated $772,865,400 In Visitor Spending In 2023

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:46 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, Tenn. – Visitors to Rutherford County generated $772,865,400 in spending in 2023, a 3.78% increase from 2022, according to newly released data.... Read More

TN Higher Education Commission Announces Big Momentum Year Increase in College-Going Rate

Jul 05, 2024 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced significant momentum today in increasing the state’s college-going rate, highlighted by a 2.4 percentage point.... Read More

Transgender Youth Medical Ban in Tennessee Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny

Jun 24, 2024 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

  The Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to hear a case against a 2023 Tennessee law that bans certain medical care for transgender youth. The case was brough.... Read More

Rutherford County's Economic Fortitude: A Look at the Job Market in 2023

Jan 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As we step into the fourth week of 2024, the echoes of a robust job market in 2023 still resonate. The year concluded with another strong jobs report,.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS and Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue, Reflect on a Busy 2023

Jan 04, 2024 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — The year 2023 has proven to be an active and demanding one for both the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) and the Rutherford Count.... Read More

Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Police Say MERRY CHRISTMAS

Dec 23, 2023 at 08:14 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Officers with the Murfreesboro Police Department combined a loving-heart and a big smile as they handedout Christmas cheer during the 2023 SHOP WITH A COP progr.... Read More

INTERVIEW: Additional Help Available to Those Impacted by the April 1, 2023 Tornado that Hit Rutherford County

Dec 15, 2023 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

    Rutherford County, TN - As Tennesseans in Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Clarksville work around the clock to start the long recovery process after.... Read More

Rutherford County Long-Term Recovery Group Continues to Look at Tornado Damaged Areas Hit Earlier This Year

Dec 11, 2023 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As Tennesseans in Madison, Hendersonville, Gallatin and Clarksville work around the clock to start the long recovery process after tornadoes hit.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Fire Helping Gallatin Tornado Victims

Dec 10, 2023 at 04:19 pm by WGNS

MADISON, TN - 3-Individuals Fatally Injured In Saturday's Severe Storm Identified - The three individuals fatally injured in Saturday evening’s severe storm are identi.... Read More

Community Loses Friend: Mike Gann

Dec 05, 2023 at 02:29 pm by WGNS

(ALEXANDRIA, TN) This past Sunday (12/3/2023) our community lost a caring friend and giver of hope. 55-year old Mike Gann quietly died at his home in Alexandria, TN. The McMin.... Read More

VA Celebrates Alvin C. York's 136th Birthday

Dec 02, 2023 at 10:43 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) VA Tennessee Valley is set to celebrate Sgt. Alvin C. York’s 136th birthday, the Veteran who the Murfreesboro VA Medical Center is named after..... Read More

Wreaths Across America Coming To Stones River Battlefield

Nov 27, 2023 at 07:57 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  National Wreaths Across America Day local ceremony will be at the Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro. at 11:00 o'.... Read More

A Neighbor May Be Hungry--YOU Can Help!

Nov 23, 2023 at 07:02 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Woods Air Movement US and Alpyne Strategy of Murfreesboro are holding a holiday food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. The drive is i.... Read More
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UPDATE: Driver Arrested in Fiery Crash; Speeding Contributed to Crash

Nov 16, 2023 at 12:35 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - UPDATE: A man accused of causing a fiery 5-vehicle wreck will represent himself in court - this news in after police have confirmed the su.... Read More

MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Renee Lyons?

Nov 06, 2023 at 08:37 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) A 48-year old Murfreesboro woman has been missing for almost a week, and has been listed in the NCIC (National Crime Intelligence Center) as "missing".  R.... Read More
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UPDATE: 5-Vehicle Fiery Saturday Night Crash

Oct 29, 2023 at 09:07 pm by WGNS

  To read the November 16th UPDATE to this news story, CLICK HERE. (MURFREESBORO, TN) Here's an update on that fiery five-vehicle accident that occurred around 7:1.... Read More

Ram Warns Motorists of Construction Challenges

Oct 21, 2023 at 10:13 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Falling leaves, cooler days and cold nights. The season is changing and construction crews are working to make deadlines. Murfreesboro Transportation Department.... Read More

Mike Classen Talks With RECYCLE RUTHERFORD Monday Night

Oct 19, 2023 at 06:14 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) If you are concerned about our environment, you need to attend Recycle Rutherford's ANNUAL FALL MEETING at 7:00PM this coming Monday evening (10/23/2023) at The.... Read More

Murfreesboro Property Taxes due Dec. 31, 2023, with Interest Incurred After Jan. 2, 2024

Oct 18, 2023 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Finance Director and City Recorder/Treasurer Jennifer Brown reminds property owners to pay property taxes on time. City property taxes are due.... Read More