Winter Storm Fern Drives Spike in Insurance Disputes Across Rutherford County

Mar 09, 2026 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance says more than $15.67 million was returned to Tennesseans in 2025 through mediation and restituti.... Read More

Report: Memphis, TN Leads Nation in Fatal Nighttime Crashes

Mar 09, 2026 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Got plans to visit the Bluff City? Otherwise known as the Home of the Blues - If you do, then drive carefully, because Memphis has been identi.... Read More

LPD: Early Sunday Morning Confrontation with Armed Male behind Police Department

Mar 08, 2026 at 09:06 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - An early‑morning incident behind the La Vergne Police Department turned into a tense and potentially dangerous situation after officers encountered a.... Read More

Deadline to Buy Tickets for Historical Society's "Show and Tell" is WEDNESDAY at Oaklands Mansion!

Mar 08, 2026 at 03:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - One of the Rutherford County Historical Society’s most popular traditions is almost here, and if you’re not already a member, now’s.... Read More

Local Author Randy O’Brien to Sign New Novel at Linebaugh March 21

Mar 08, 2026 at 08:37 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Linebaugh Public Library will welcome local author Randy O’Brien on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for a book signing featuring his newest release.... Read More

Jeff Wooden Announces Candidacy for Murfreesboro City Council

Mar 08, 2026 at 07:59 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Jeff Wooden has announced his candidacy for Murfreesboro City Council in the August 2026 citywide election, pledging practical, experienced leadershi.... Read More

Mayor Carr Responds to Commissioner Phillip's Call to Board of Commissioner's Re: Appointment Dispute

Mar 07, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The simmering dispute between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips is heating up, with Carr responding Saturday e.... Read More

Mt. Juliet's Coordinated Policing Jails Another--Now La Vergne is Getting That Image!

Mar 07, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, TN (WGNS) - Police in nearby Mt. Juliet, just across Percy Priest Lake from Rutherford County, are continuing their steady push against offenders moving through.... Read More

Tennessee at Center of Southeast Pay‑Equity Hotspot

Mar 07, 2026 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Tennessee’s latest Equal Pay Act data paints a picture that’s hard to shrug off. The state isn’t just showing up in one national ran.... Read More

Scammers Steal Nearly $40,000 from Rutherford County Resident in Bitcoin Scheme

Mar 07, 2026 at 10:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A Rutherford County resident lost nearly $40,000 Wednesday after falling victim to a sophisticated scam involving fake deputies, spoofed phone number.... Read More

MTSU Police Credit Campus Community After 9 Stolen Scooters Recovered

Mar 07, 2026 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Two people are in custody after a string of scooter thefts across the Middle Tennessee State University campus, and officials say it was the quick.... Read More

Deep Roots, New Growth: Greenhouse Ministries Invites Community to Celebrate Its Past and Future

Mar 07, 2026 at 08:55 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - This April, Greenhouse Ministries is opening its doors—and its heart—to the community in a brand‑new way. The organization is launching.... Read More

Senators Push to Make Women’s VA Specialty Care Easier to Access

Mar 07, 2026 at 08:39 am by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGNS) - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are teaming up across party lines to make it easier for female veterans to get the h.... Read More

State’s Gun Laws Back in the Spotlight as Plaintiffs File New Brief

Mar 07, 2026 at 07:03 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The long‑running fight over two of Tennessee’s most debated gun laws took another turn this week. On March 6, 2026, a group of plaintiffs &mdash.... Read More

Be Cautious with Door-to-Door Solicitors, You're NOT Required to Answer the Door

Mar 07, 2026 at 06:48 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - La Vergne officials are reminding residents to stay alert when someone comes knocking. Reports of questionable door-to-door activity have prompted the.... Read More

State Concludes Review of Rutherford County Property Assessments, Finds Office in Compliance

Mar 06, 2026 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A multi-year state review of property assessments in Rutherford County has officially concluded, with the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office conf.... Read More

Convicted Felon on Probation Arrested After South Nashville Motel Shooting

Mar 06, 2026 at 02:47 pm by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man currently on supervised probation through the Murfreesboro Probation and Parole Office is facing multiple serious charges after authorit.... Read More

Life Without Parole: The Legacy of the 2008 Murfreesboro O’Charley’s Tragedy

Mar 06, 2026 at 01:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Eighteen years and one month ago, the city of Murfreesboro was shaken by a senseless act of violence on Memorial Boulevard. Across from what was then Jones.... Read More

911 Tapes, a Past Murder in Murfreesboro & Interlocutory Appeals: A Deep Dive into Rutherford County Justice

Mar 06, 2026 at 10:47 am by WGNS News

PODCAST (WGNS) - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney General Trevor Lynch as they pull.... Read More

The Recycled Minute, Rocky the Raccoon Talks About Keeping it Clean

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:15 pm by WGNS News

Rocky the Raccoon returns for another fun “Recycled Minute” from RecycleRightTN.com! In this episode, Rocky reminds listeners that recycling the right way helps ke.... Read More