WGNS News

Former Tennessee Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Ryan King Joining MTE

Oct 01, 2026 at 09:22 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) has named Ryan King as its new Chief External Relations Officer, putting the former Tennessee Department.... Read More

99 Pounds of Meth Seized in Warren County Investigation; Suspect Was Already on Probation

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:09 am

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A multi-agency narcotics investigation in Warren County resulted in the seizure of 99 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of a 47-.... Read More

Police Seek Public's Help Finding 16-Year-Old Alexis Spence, Last Traced Toward Murfreesboro

Sep 25, 2026 at 11:17 pm

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Shelbyville Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old runaway juvenile who was last seen Wednesday, S.... Read More

Residents Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Haynes Manor Apartments in Murfreesboro

Sep 25, 2026 at 02:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department crews responded to Haynes Manor Apartments on West Northfield Boulevard Friday morning after a caller reported.... Read More

Library Book Battle Heads to Federal Court: Former Rutherford County Director Sues Board Over Firing

Sep 24, 2026 at 06:10 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Nearly six months after being fired amid a highly publicized dispute over the placement of certain children’s books, former R.... Read More

TBI Executes Search Warrant at Murfreesboro Daycare Following Abuse Investigation

Sep 24, 2026 at 03:01 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) executed a search warrant at a local daycare facility following state regulatory c.... Read More

Siegel Middle Student Brought Sealed Bag of Blood to School; Officials Correct Online Claims

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:20 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Wednesday afternoon, parents of children who attend Siegel Middle School received a message from the school principal after an unusua.... Read More

Shelbyville Police, Bedford County Deputies Investigate Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts

Sep 16, 2026 at 03:01 pm

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - About 20-minutes south of Rutherford County in Shelbyville, authorities are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts reported.... Read More

Blackman Drops to Ninth as Riverdale and Area Teams Hold Football Poll Positions

Sep 15, 2026 at 06:36 pm by Primetime Sports

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - High school football poll results after Week 4 show consistency across Middle Tennessee, with only one local program shifting positions in th.... Read More

ESPN Selects Smyrna Aviation Facility for Monday Night Football Opener

Sep 15, 2026 at 01:22 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - ESPN filmed its official Monday Night Football opening sequence at Hollingshead Aviation in Smyrna, bringing national television production crews direct.... Read More

344 Days of Choosing a New Life: 1-Day Changes the Path to Reach Day 365

Sep 13, 2026 at 08:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Murfreesboro man has begun a long road to recovery after being struck by a car earlier this month. Police report that 40-year-old K.... Read More

Rutherford County 9/11 Memorial Service Set For Friday

Sep 09, 2026 at 06:55 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) invites community members to gather this Friday (September 11th) for the 25th Anniversary 9/11.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 6th in Nation for Deadly Single-Vehicle Crashes in Sept. as Rutherford County Fatalities YTD Decline

Sep 04, 2026 at 03:20 pm

le-vehicle crashes surrounding Labor Day travel, according to a new analysis of federal traffic fatality data. The Volunteer State ranked sixth nationally, recording 327 sin.... Read More

Investigators Seek Possible Additional Victims After Former Middle Tennessee Hospital Social Worker Is Arrested

Sep 03, 2026 at 07:06 pm

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into allegations of rape and sexual battery has resulted in the in.... Read More

Two-Vehicle Crash in Downtown Murfreesboro Causes Minor Morning Delay

Sep 02, 2026 at 09:42 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News UPDATE) - A two-vehicle crash in a residential area of downtown Murfreesboro drew police and paramedics to the scene Wednesday morning. The.... Read More

UPDATE: Motorcyclist Thrown from Bike After Striking Guardrail on I-24 East Last Thursday

Sep 01, 2026 at 02:03 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has additional information on a motorcycle crash that left a Florida man seriously injured on Interstate 24 in Rutherford Co.... Read More

Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Aug 31, 2026 at 07:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Newly elected and re-elected leaders across Rutherford County are officially taking their oaths of office during dedicated local ceremonies. Ruth.... Read More

Jason Cole Announces Campaign for Re-Election as La Vergne Mayor

Aug 20, 2026 at 12:37 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole announced Thursday (August 20th) that he is seeking re-election to serve another four-year term leading the city. First el.... Read More

Shauna Holland Arrested as Youth Sports Photography Investigation Continues Across Middle Tennessee

Aug 20, 2026 at 12:44 am

SUMMERY: COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The investigation involving Kaleidoscope Photography and Shauna M. Holland began after families and youth sports organizati.... Read More

Plea Deal or Trial? Former Rutherford County School Bus Driver Returns to Court on 41 Child Sex Abuse Charges this Thursday

Aug 18, 2026 at 11:49 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A former Rutherford County school bus driver facing 41 felony charges in a child sexual abuse case is scheduled to return to cou.... Read More