Middle Tennessee news

MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy, Landfill Concerns & Downtown Changes | Oct. 26, 2026

Oct 26, 2026 at 04:30 am

Monday, October 26, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: MTSU Turning Point USA Controversy: A student organization is demanding the disbandment of M.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire, MTSU Softball Record Crowd & Tennessee Execution Debate | Oct. 21, 2026

Oct 21, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Building Fire: A vehicle fire inside a commercial building on Monte Hale Dri.... Read More

Road Rage Arrest, $50K Cold Case Reward & MTSU's Faster Degree | Oct. 20, 2026

Oct 20, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup A road rage incident leads to a felony arrest in La Vergne, investigators offer a $50,000 reward in a Rutherford County co.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Battle, Early Voting Surge & I-24 Choice Lanes Lawsuit | Oct. 19, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup Rutherford County faces major decisions involving public safety, elections, and transportation. From a federal drug traffic.... Read More

Rutherford County Jail Battle, Early Voting Surge & I-24 Choice Lanes Lawsuit | Oct. 19, 2026

Oct 19, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup Rutherford County faces major decisions involving public safety, elections, and transportation. From a federal drug traffic.... Read More

Road Rage Gunshot Lead to Felony Arrest on Large Poppy Drive

Oct 16, 2026 at 11:41 am

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Thursday evening road rage confrontation in a La Vergne neighborhood ended with a firearm discharged and a local man facing a felony charge. La Ve.... Read More

Rutherford County Data Center Moratorium, Library Lawsuit & Hell's Kitchen Winner Opens Restaurant | Oct. 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2026 at 04:30 am by WGNS

In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium: The Planning Commission unanimously recommends a one-year pause on new data center deve.... Read More

Former Siegel Basketball Coach Remembered, I-24 Closures & Buc-ee's Opening Date | Oct. 12, 2026

Oct 12, 2026 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Monday, October 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Remembering Coach Ben Dotson: Rutherford County mourns the passing of former Siegel High.... Read More

H.G. Cole Announces Bid for Smyrna Town Council Reelection

Oct 09, 2026 at 07:45 am

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Lifelong Smyrna resident and longtime Town Council member H.G. Cole has announced he is seeking reelection to the Smyrna Town Council. Cole recently re.... Read More

Emergency Vehicles Near Murfreesboro Airport Raise Concerns, but Fire Call Appears to have Ended Without Incident

Oct 08, 2026 at 12:58 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) – The sight of multiple emergency vehicles near Memorial Boulevard and the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport early Thursday morning raised c.... Read More

Deceased Individual Recovered from Tims Ford Lake; Franklin County Investigation Underway

Oct 07, 2026 at 02:28 pm

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - An investigation is underway in southern Middle Tennessee after emergency personnel recovered a deceased individual from Tims Ford Lake, acco.... Read More

Stolen Truck Arrests, Diesel Relief, I-24 Lawsuit & Weekend Rain | Oct. 7, 2026

Oct 07, 2026 at 04:15 am by WGNS

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police recover a stolen Chevrolet pickup after an automatic license plate reade.... Read More

Tennessee State Rep. Robert Stevens on I-24 Choice Lanes, Budget Surpluses, & Constitutional Amendments

Oct 06, 2026 at 10:24 am

Tennessee's rapid growth brings massive infrastructure challenges, evolving fiscal strategies, and critical political choices for local communities. State Representative Rob.... Read More

Murfreesboro Kidnapping Arrest, Gas Prices Rise & Lethal Injection Debate | Oct. 6, 2026

Oct 06, 2026 at 04:15 am

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police arrest a 19-year-old woman accused of especially aggravated kidnapping and.... Read More

La Vergne Football Goes Independent, I-24 Choice Lanes Advance & Tennessee Prison Chief Resigns | Oct. 5, 2026

Oct 05, 2026 at 04:15 am

Monday, October 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A welfare check that began in Smyrna ends with an armed barricade situation at a La Vergne Pilo.... Read More

Mental Health Crisis in La Vergne Ends with Man in Protective Custody

Oct 03, 2026 at 03:34 pm

UPDATE 8:03PM: A tense situation unfolded Saturday (10/3/2026) afternoon after Smyrna Police first encountered a man unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle. What began.... Read More

Former Tennessee Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Ryan King Joining MTE

Oct 01, 2026 at 09:22 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has named Ryan King as its new Chief External Relations Officer, putting the former Tennessee Department.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shoplifting Investigation, Sir Pizza Lawsuit & Siegel Coach Honored | Sept. 30, 2026

Sep 30, 2026 at 04:15 am

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police ask for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questi.... Read More

Rutherford County History, Local Politics, and Community Growth with Mike Sparks

Sep 29, 2026 at 10:23 am

Smyrna and Murfreesboro are growing at a rapid pace, but the personal stories, local history, and political debates continue to define Rutherford County. From childhood memo.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More