Recycling Roundup (Sat. Nov. 15; 9AM-1PM) Nissan Gate #5

Nov 05, 2025 at 09:41 pm by WGNS News

  Sat. (Nov. 15, 2025) 9AM-1PM The annual Recycling Roundup at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant (Gate 5, 983 Nissan Drive, Smyrna, TN) on Saturday, November 15.... Read More

Smyrna Christmas Parade 2PM Sunday (Dec. 7, 2025)

Nov 05, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS News

Sun. (Dec. 7, 2025) 2:00PM The 50th annual Town of Smyrna Christmas Parade and Food Drive. The Parade will begin at the intersection of S. Lowry St. and the corner of Mayfield.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries' THANKSGIVING WITH FAMILY!

Nov 05, 2025 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

Greenhouse Ministries' THANKSGIVING WITH FAMILY!Fri., Nov. 21 (6AM-6PM) Drop-off donated turkeys and Thanksgiving food at Greenhouse (307 S. Academy St.)Sat. Nov. 22 Pickup yo.... Read More

Discovery School Opens Applications for Gifted Learners in 2026–27 School Year

Nov 05, 2025 at 04:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro families with high-achieving young learners have a unique opportunity on the horizon. Discovery School, the city’s academically acceler.... Read More

Mental Health Emergency on N. Baird Ln. Drew Swift Action from Murfreesboro and Campus Officers

Nov 05, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Shortly before 1:00 o'clock Wednesday (11/5/2025) afternoon, Murfreesboro Police along with MTSU Police responded to a mental health emergency on North Bair.... Read More

Tennessee Near Bottom in Infrastructure Spending as U.S. Hits Record Levels

Nov 05, 2025 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE ROADS: State and local governments across the United States are pouring record levels of money into roads, schools, utilities, and public facilities, marking the hig.... Read More

Rocky’s Cardboard Crunch! - Featuring Rocky the Raccoon from RecycleRightTN.com - Listen

Nov 05, 2025 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

Rocky the Raccoon’s latest “Recycled Minute” is all about the power of plastic bottles. Learn how to give them a second life and keep Tennessee beautiful!.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Oakland FFA Brings Home National Honors, Including a Championship Title

Nov 04, 2025 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — More than 30 members of the Oakland FFA Chapter traded their classrooms for the big stage this fall as they joined over 70,000 students from across.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Host Major YMCA Model UN Events as Thousands of Students Simulate Global Diplomacy

Nov 04, 2025 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Nearly 3,700 students from high schools and middle schools across the state of Tennessee are beginning to gather for the YMCA Model United Nations Conf.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Explain the Upcoming 2026-27 School Choice Application Process, New Schools and More on WGNS

Nov 04, 2025 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Jeff McCann, Choice School Coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, and Melinda Walter.... Read More

Shawn McGowan Announces Run for Rutherford County Commission, District 15

Nov 04, 2025 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Shawn McGowan has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Rutherford County Commission, District 15, in the 2026 election..... Read More

Rutherford County to Open School Choice Applications Soon: What Parents Need to Know

Nov 04, 2025 at 04:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Schools are about to open their Choice School program, which allows for alternative enrollment opportunities outside of tradition.... Read More

Rutherford County Shines: Two Local Educators Named to State Civic Committee

Nov 04, 2025 at 03:26 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - Of all 95 counties in Tennessee, Rutherford County stood out with not one but two educators selected for a prestigious statewide committee focused on civic eng.... Read More

Free Nematode Testing Offered to Protect Tennessee’s Top Crop

Nov 04, 2025 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN - The UT-TSU Agricultural Extension Service has news for soybean farmers—and it could save their next harvest. Tennessee farmers are being urged.... Read More

Don't Miss ART STUDIO TOUR--Nov. 21-23

Nov 04, 2025 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the weekend before Thanksgiving. But for Murfreesboro locals, that date means more than turk.... Read More

Op-Ed: Diving into the Wild World of Tennessee Education

Nov 04, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed: Diving into the Wild World of Tennessee Educationby JC BowmanTennessee’s education scene is built on a shaky foundation of laws and policies, including those enac.... Read More

Alpha-Gal Warning: Why a Single Tick Bite Could Make Tennesseans Allergic to Beef, Pork, and Dairy

Nov 04, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — If you’re not familiar with it, you probably should be. An allergic reaction to alpha-gal can lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis &m.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Reather Dowdy Culpepper, Deceased

Nov 04, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Reather Dowdy Culpepper, DeceasedCase Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-641Rutherford County Probate Court – Murfreesboro, TN Notice is hereby given.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Luisa Mirta Aguirre, Deceased

Nov 04, 2025 at 05:44 am by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA §30-2-306Case Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-646Estate of Luisa Mirta Aguirre, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on October 17 of 202.... Read More

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Estate of Esther Elaine Yearwood, Deceased

Nov 04, 2025 at 05:41 am by WGNS News

NOTICE TO CREDITORS As Required by TCA §30-2-306Case Number: 75PR1-2025-PR-645Estate of Esther Elaine Yearwood, Deceased Notice is hereby given that on October 17 of.... Read More