Daylight Savings Time BEGINS (add 1 hour to your clock)

Feb 21, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

Sun., March 8, 2026, DST Begins---more daylight hours as DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS! It officially starts at 2:00AM, but no sense in waking-up to change your clock. Before y.... Read More

State Rep. Tim Rudd Pushes Bill to Stop Unapproved Relocation of Homeless Tennesseans

Feb 21, 2026 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Rep. Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro is pushing new legislation he says will bring more transparency and compassion to how homeless Tennesseans are tre.... Read More

Fire Damages Wat Amphawan Temple on Barfield Crescent Road

Feb 21, 2026 at 11:56 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Fire Rescue responded just before 1:00 o'clock Friday afternoon (2/20/2026) to a fire at the Wat Amphawan of America Temple at 48.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Help Identifying Trucks Tied to Credit Card Fraud

Feb 21, 2026 at 10:17 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - Smyrna Police are asking for the community’s help as they work to identify two vehicles connected to a credit‑card fraud investigation at a Speedwa.... Read More

2026 Red Cross Heroes Luncheon Honors John Floyd and Terry Smith

Feb 21, 2026 at 09:21 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The American Red Cross of Tennessee is gearing up for one of its most inspiring annual traditions: the 14th Nissan Heroes Luncheon, set for Thursda.... Read More

RCSO Training Program Helps Trusties Build Skills for Life After Release

Feb 21, 2026 at 08:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - At the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, inmate Elijah Murphy is spending his final weeks behind bars doing something he hopes will change.... Read More

“Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story” Wins Top Tennessee History Book Award

Feb 21, 2026 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Historical Society and the Tennessee Historical Commission have announced that the 2025 Tennessee History Book Award will go to co‑autho.... Read More

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green with Campaign Stops in Middle Tennessee

Feb 21, 2026 at 07:02 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green is back on the road this weekend, continuing a statewide tour that has already taken her to more tha.... Read More

La Vergne Police Chief Moews Highlights Service and Integrity at Swearing-In Ceremony

Feb 20, 2026 at 01:24 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - The La Vergne Police Department added three new members to its ranks Thursday, Feb. 19, during a swearing‑in ceremony at City Hall. The event marked t.... Read More

100 Musical Instruments Dating Back to 433 BCE and Beyond Showcased at MTSU’s Center for Chinese Music

Feb 20, 2026 at 12:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A decade ago, a visionary scholar and world-renowned musician arrived in Middle Tennessee with a "big red door" and a mission to bridge the gap betw.... Read More

Deputies Arrest Dumonta Burns After He Walks Into Court on Unrelated Case

Feb 20, 2026 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - 24-Year‑old Dumonta Lamont Burns is now behind bars after turning himself in at court Tuesday morning, ending a nearly two‑week search tied to.... Read More

Separate School Threats Lead to Juvenile Arrests in Rutherford County

Feb 20, 2026 at 10:59 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff's Office authorities have charged two middle school students following separate threats reported Thursday at t.... Read More

LPR Cameras and Drone Help MPD Track Down Stolen Car from Indiana

Feb 20, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro police say a mix of license‑plate reader alerts and drone technology helped them track down a stolen vehicle from Indiana and arrest a.... Read More

Celebrating Main Street Murfreesboro's 41-Years of Dedication

Feb 20, 2026 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Main Street Murfreesboro is proud to celebrate 41 years of dedication to the historic downtown district. As a cornerstone of the community, the nonpr.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Welcomes Maple Street Medical into Its Growing Network

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is celebrating a meaningful milestone this week as Maple Street Medical officially becomes part of the Ascension Sa.... Read More

Rutherford County Archeological Meeting 2PM This Sunday at Oaklands Mansion

Feb 19, 2026 at 05:38 pm by WGNS News

Sun. (Feb. 22, 2026) 2PM RUTHERFORD COUNTY ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY invites the public to its first meeting of 2026 in Maney Hall at Oaklands Mansion, 901 N. Maney Ave., Murfrees.... Read More

Rock Walls, Local Stories, and a 2PM Sunday Afternoon with the Rutherford County Archaeological Society

Feb 19, 2026 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’ve ever driven a backroad in Rutherford County and wondered about those old stacked‑stone walls lining fields and fence rows, this Sun.... Read More

The Big Red Door: Celebrating 10 Years of Chinese Music and Culture at MTSU

Feb 19, 2026 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker interviews Dr. Mei Han, the founding director of MTSU's Center for Chinese Music and Culture (CCMC), as t.... Read More

Hybrid Enrollment Grows at MTSU as Online Course Demand Rises

Feb 19, 2026 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is reaching new heights in digital education, reporting record-breaking growth for its online programs as o.... Read More

Gilliland Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Commission, District 17

Feb 19, 2026 at 03:44 pm by WGNS News

Sean Gilliland, a longtime Rutherford County resident and community leader, has announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Commission, District 17. “I’m runnin.... Read More