UPDATE: One Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Shooting Incident this Past Friday

Aug 28, 2023 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

An early morning road rage incident this past Friday in Lebanon, Tennessee ended with an arrest in Franklin, Tennessee. Lebanon Police were called to a situation that occurre.... Read More

COVID Cases in Rutherford County and a New Vaccine Coming

Aug 28, 2023 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The number of new COVID cases has remained relatively low in Rutherford County, despite a small summer surge. Local medical doctor Dan Rudd expla.... Read More

Uncle Dave Macon Days and American Mule and Music

Aug 28, 2023 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

Shelbyville, TN - The American Mule and Music Association and Uncle Dave Macon Days are teaming up for the 2023 Macon Music and Mules festival to be held September 28th t.... Read More

United Plans $85M Fiber Buildout in Murfreesboro

Aug 28, 2023 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - United Communications today announced plans to invest another $85 million to expand its enterprise-ready fiber internet service to an additiona.... Read More

Local Doctor Talks About the Past COVID Pandemic and What to Expect in the Next Few Weeks

Aug 28, 2023 at 09:45 am by WGNS News

Local Dr. Dan Rudd talked to host Scott Walker about COVID and how the virus is still around and coming back to some degree.

Monday: Dr. Roy L. Hood

Aug 28, 2023 at 07:36 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, August 28th, 2023 Dr. Roy L. Hood is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for being the best doctor who takes great care of his pa.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Offices Closed Sept. 4 for Labor Day Holiday

Aug 25, 2023 at 02:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – In observance of Labor Day, City of Murfreesboro offices and most Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023..... Read More

Smyrna Police Department Announces 2-New Captain Promotions

Aug 25, 2023 at 02:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—Jason Irvin, Smyrna Police Department Police Chief, is pleased to announce the promotion of two new captains to fill existing vacancies. Newly appointe.... Read More

Local Funeral Home Celebrates 130th Anniversary

Aug 25, 2023 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Woodfin Funeral Chapels is celebrating their past 130-years of serving the Rutherford County area… That was Shannon Woodfin Parsons. The celebra.... Read More

UPDATE: One Month Ago, the Son of Former LaVergne Mayor Ronnie Erwin was Killed in an Auto Accident

Aug 25, 2023 at 10:44 am by WGNS News

It’s been one month since the former Mayor of LaVergne lost his son in an auto accident that occurred on Highway 231 South near the Rutherford / Bedford County line. Ron.... Read More

Grand Opening on Sunday for New Rockvale Public Health & Safety Building

Aug 25, 2023 at 09:07 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The new Rockvale Public Health & Safety Building will have its Grand Opening this Sunday, August 27, beginning at 2:00 with openi.... Read More

Friday: Victoria Martin

Aug 25, 2023 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Friday, August 25th, 2023 Victoria Martin is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for the loving way she listens to concerns and helps to.... Read More

UTIA Researchers Evaluate Potential Land Use of Solar Panels on Tennessee Farmland

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:30 pm by WGNS News

While the nation sharpens its focus on decarbonizing the electric grid, researchers at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture have completed a timely study to de.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Earn Highest Rating Available for Student Academic Growth

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:25 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County Schools has earned a “Level 5” ranking for its composite score and in every subject for student academic growth, the Tennessee Department of Educ.... Read More

President McPhee: MTSU eyes promising enrollment, touts high ranking, faculty awards

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff were welcomed to the new academic year Thursday, Aug. 24, with promising news about fall e.... Read More

Local Recreational Coach Named 2023 La Vergne Fall Festival Grand Marshal

Aug 24, 2023 at 09:57 pm by WGNS News

(La Vergne, Tenn.) Luis Vera has been selected as the 2023 La Vergne Fall Festival parade grand marshal. The parade is scheduled for September 16 in La Vergne.  Vera has.... Read More

UPDATE: Middle Point Landfill Statement on Chancery Court Hearing

Aug 24, 2023 at 09:45 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Middle Point Landfill appeared Thursday (08/24/23) in Davidson County Chancery Court to state its case on why it believes the Central Tennesse.... Read More

Local Attorneys Show they Favor Terry A. Fann as the Next Circuit Court Judge for Rutherford / Cannon County

Aug 24, 2023 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The list of candidates asking to be considered for the position soon to be vacated by long time Rutherford and Cannon County Circuit Court Civi.... Read More

Person of Interest Identified in Local Shoplifting Incident

Aug 24, 2023 at 05:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Another shoplifting case that was reported in the City limits of Murfreesboro is a step closer to hitting the courts, now that a person of interest.... Read More

Middle Point Landfill and the Fight in Chancery Court on Thursday

Aug 24, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - On Thursday in Nashville at the Chancery Court of Davidson County, representatives of the Middle Point Landfill in Rutherford County are appeali.... Read More