Roads Back To Normal; Manchester Pike Man Experienced Crisis!

Mar 11, 2026 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

UPDATE MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A man armed with firearms and experiencing a crisis was taken into custody without injury Thursday on Manchester Highway, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Ages 8-14 sign-up now for YI's Summer Camp

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:01 pm by WGNS

REGISTER NOW (May 31-June 5, 2026, Summer Camp) Register for Camp YI’s 2026 youth overnight summer camps at http://campyi.org. Since 1945, Camp YI has been creating last.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries' "Deep Roots, New Growth"

Mar 10, 2026 at 05:59 pm by WGNS

Thu. (April 16, 2026) Breakfast 7-8AM / Lunch 12-1PM: Greenhouse Ministries invites the community to "Deep Roots, New Growth", its new signature fundraiser. Reflect on how God.... Read More

Linebaugh Library book signing with Randy O'Brien

Mar 10, 2026 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

Sat. (March 21, 2026) 10AM - 2PM Linebaugh Public Library welcomes local author Randy O’Brien for a book signing of "Ribbon of Dreams". It follows a young man nicknamed.... Read More

High-Speed Collision Destroys Patrol Vehicle and Damages Fire Engine on I-24

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A late-night emergency scene turned hazardous early Monday morning when a speeding vehicle slammed into parked first responder units on Inter.... Read More

Smyrna Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges Following Father’s Death

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County grand jury has handed down a first-degree murder indictment against a 36-year-old man in connection with the January death of his fa.... Read More

County Commission Chair Challenges Mayor Over Appointment Process and Legal Consistency

Mar 06, 2026 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An escalating legal dispute over the appointment of county officials has prompted Rutherford County Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips to formally.... Read More

MTSU Mourns Loss of Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Founder of Mass Communications College

Mar 02, 2026 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Middle Tennessee State University community is mourning the loss of a foundational figure in its history. Dr. Edward M. Kimbrell, a Prof.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Secures Permanent Murfreesboro Facility as Fundraising Goal Nears Completion

Mar 02, 2026 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After more than a quarter-century of operating without a dedicated home, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County (CAC) has officially.... Read More

Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles.... Read More

Lori Feltner Appointed as New Chief Nursing Officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has officially announced the appointment of Lori Feltner as the facility’s new Chief Nursing Officer. A ve.... Read More

Insurance Issue Grounds 40 Rutherford County School Buses; Special Meeting Called

Feb 22, 2026 at 05:36 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Thousands of local students are searching for alternative transportation this week after a sudden insurance lapse sidelined dozens of school.... Read More

United Way’s Storybook Breakfast Returns to Murfreesboro to Support Youth Literacy

Feb 22, 2026 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Local families will soon have the chance to dine with iconic literary figures as the United Way of South Central Tennessee prepares for its.... Read More

Holman Appointed to Lead La Vergne Lake Elementary Following Johnson’s Retirement

Feb 22, 2026 at 04:53 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A familiar face is returning to lead the halls of La Vergne Lake Elementary School following a significant leadership transition in the Rutherf.... Read More

Election Deadline: Who Qualified for 2026 RuCo Primary

Feb 19, 2026 at 04:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The local political landscape for 2026 is officially taking shape following the passing of the qualifying deadline. At noon today (February 19th),.... Read More

Faulty HVAC Unit Triggers Emergency Evacuation at Mitchell-Neilson Elementary

Feb 18, 2026 at 05:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A mechanical failure in a heating and cooling unit forced the emergency evacuation of Mitchell-Neilson Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon..... Read More

Staying Healthy in Murfreesboro: Heart Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and MMC’s Expansion

Feb 17, 2026 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

In this episode of Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Chandler Smith and Brandise Raikes from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) to discuss essential strategies for lo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Extinguish Late-Night Vehicle Blaze at Local Gas Station

Feb 16, 2026 at 11:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Emergency crews were called to a busy local intersection Monday night following reports of a vehicle engulfed in flames at a gas station. M.... Read More

Lascassas Man Charged with Arson Following Residential Blaze on Lofton Road

Feb 16, 2026 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A local man is behind bars following a weekend fire investigation that led to a physical confrontation with law enforcement. Emergency unit.... Read More

New Tool Helps Murfreesboro 911 Dispatchers Locate Nearby AEDs

Feb 14, 2026 at 08:19 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s 911 dispatchers now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips—one that could make the difference between life and death.... Read More