WGNS News

Millions in Community Investment at Stake as Murfreesboro Reviews FY28 Grant Process

Aug 14, 2026 at 04:24 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) — The Murfreesboro Community Investment Trust Committee on Contributions will meet Tuesday, August 18, to begin looking ahead to the FY28.... Read More

Heat, Not Rate Hikes, to Blame for Spiking Rutherford County Electric Bills

Aug 13, 2026 at 03:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As a severe heatwave continues to grip the region, area residents may experience a slight shock when opening their electric bills. Some.... Read More

Murfreesboro Little League Team Bids Farewell After Heartbreaking World Series Loss

Aug 12, 2026 at 05:30 pm by Primetime Sports

TAYLOR, Mich. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro Little League team saw its remarkable championship run come to an end Wednesday (August 12th) following a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Whi.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Enforce Tennessee Bitcoin ATM Ban in Local Businesses

Aug 11, 2026 at 04:21 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fraud Unit conducted compliance checks at 30 local businesses to enforce Tennessee's new.... Read More

Murfreesboro Little League Splits First Two World Series Games in Michigan

Aug 10, 2026 at 10:37 pm by Primetime Sports

TAYLOR, Mich. (WGNS) - Rutherford County baseball fans are watching the Junior League World Series closely as a local group of players represent Murfreesboro on the inter.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Share School Zone Safety Reminders for Drivers

Aug 10, 2026 at 08:54 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- The Murfreesboro Police Department is reminding drivers to use extra caution in school zones as students return to classrooms across the ci.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Victims Stable After Murfreesboro Apartment Shooting; Police Seek Suspects

Aug 10, 2026 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Two people injured in a Monday evening shooting at a Murfreesboro apartment complex are in stable condition as detectives continue working to ident.... Read More

Heat Index Values Near 105 Expected Through Next Week

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:37 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Sweltering heat is locking into Middle Tennessee as a Heat Advisory goes into effect starting Tuesday. Forecasters warn that he.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert in Downtown Murfreesboro Postponed to October

Aug 07, 2026 at 08:57 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Weather concerns and strict safety protocols have forced Main Street Murfreesboro to postpone the Friday Night Live concert scheduled for August 7.... Read More

Legendary Rutherford County High School Baseball Coach Buddy Powers Passes Away

Aug 05, 2026 at 09:37 am by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Legendary high school baseball coach Buddy Powers passed away on Monday (August 4th), at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. Powers bui.... Read More

Former Smyrna Taylor Farms Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged $32 Million Fraud Scheme

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:17 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal court documents accuse a former Smyrna executive of stealing over $32 million from Taylor Farms Tennessee in a multi-year fraud scheme. Taylor.... Read More

Commissioner Harris Says Rutherford County Missed Chance at $12 Million Federal Grant

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:44 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Now that the Rutherford County Republican & Democratic Primary races are in the rearview mirror, the boxing gloves have been removed.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council Approves $54.7 Million I-840 Cherry Lane Extension Deal

Jul 23, 2026 at 08:11 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted to advance the Cherry Lane Extension Phase 3 project, signing off on a $54.7 million agreement with the Tennes.... Read More

The Leap from Screen to Street: How Physical AI is Reshaping Middle Tennessee

Jul 22, 2026 at 07:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Imagine stepping onto the historic downtown Murfreesboro square and crossing paths not just with your neighbors, but with intelligent, autono.... Read More

Bicyclist Hospitalized After South Church Street Crash in Murfreesboro

Jul 01, 2026 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Traffic backed up on South Church Street Wednesday afternoon after a bicyclist and an SUV were involved in a crash near the intersection of South Ch.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss Looks at Banned Books and the Freedom to Read

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: As Independence Day weekend approaches, MTSU journalism professor Dr. Larry Burriss is taking a closer look at freedom of thought, public debate, and the continuin.... Read More

More Details: Woman Found Dead in College Grove Subdivision; Suspect Taken Into Custody

Jul 01, 2026 at 09:12 pm by WGNS News

COLLEGE GROVE, Tenn. - A homicide investigation is underway just over the Rutherford County line in College Grove, where Williamson County Sheriff’s O.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro and County Mayor Clash Over Courthouse Concert Setup

Jun 25, 2026 at 11:43 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The tension over whether Friday Night Live’s stage should be on the west side or east side of square boiled over Thursday evenin.... Read More

UPDATE: Florida Man Arrested After SUV Pursuit from South Church Street to Burnt Knob Road

Jun 17, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

Additional Updates: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Tuesday (06/16/2026), WGNS reported on a multi-agency police pursuit that began after a Murfreesboro Police officer re.... Read More

UPDATE - CAUGHT: Man Accused in Lebanon Bank Robbery and Murfreesboro Robbery Attempt Apprehended

Jun 17, 2026 at 02:02 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - UPDATE: The hunt is now over for what appears to be a serial bank robber who, on Tuesday, allegedly robbed one bank and tried to rob another.... Read More