Smyrna News

Painful Pump Prices in Rutherford County and Beyond

Jul 08, 2024 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Tennessee rolled into the month of July last week, motorists encountered a 10-cent hike in gas prices. Now, as we enter Week 2, drivers are feelin.... Read More

Retired Engineers and Bankers Transition to Teaching Through Rutherford County’s Teach Now Initiative

Jul 02, 2024 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Many professionals who have spent their careers in engineering, banking, and other industries are considering retirement, only to embark on a n.... Read More

Alert: Scammers Are Still Trying (And Failing) to Fool Us

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:46 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Ah, the creativity of scammers these days – truly a sight to behold. In the latest installment of “How Dumb Do They Think We Are?”.... Read More

New Law Bans Tennessee Lean / Carolina Squat Vehicle Modifications

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Drivers who have their trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles lifted higher in the front than the back will have to change their style after a new law went.... Read More

Convicted Shooter Appeals Consecutive Sentence from 2014 Smyrna Party Incident

Jun 28, 2024 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The man convicted for opening fire at a party on Rock Springs Road in Smyrna in September of 2014 is now disputing his consecutive sentence in an app.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More

Allegations of Favoritism and Misconduct in Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office

Jun 26, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Trouble seems to be brewing in the Rutherford County Assessor of Property office, according to a recent ethics complaint filed with the ethics.... Read More

Federal Aid Denied for Rutherford County After Severe Weather

Jun 25, 2024 at 10:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, in the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee requested a Major Disaster.... Read More

Adam Janes Appeals Denied, Consecutive Sentences Stand

Jun 25, 2024 at 07:54 pm by WGNS News

A man convicted during a trial in Rutherford County was denied an appeal by the courts. Adam Janes appealed the trial court’s denial of his motion to reduce his sente.... Read More
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No Injuries in Vehicle Fire along I-24 on Sunday

Jun 23, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A vehicle fire sent first responders to Interstate 24 East on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road exits at.... Read More

Do You Recognize Him?

Jun 22, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the person seen in this surveilance photo.  According to Det. Schaefer, this male is w.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

Celebrate with Spay-Ghetti and “No Meat” Balls for a Great Cause

Jun 19, 2024 at 03:53 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. – Get ready for a fun-filled evening of delicious food at the 2nd Annual Spay-Ghetti Dinner with "No Meat" Balls... That was Dawn Roberts.... Read More

UPDATE: Former 1st Year Teacher in Smyrna Now Finishing 1st Year in Prison

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A woman who was once navigating the challenges of her first year in teaching is now navigating the intricacies of her first year in a Tennessee p.... Read More

Greatness Witnessed... and Stolen: Unraveling the Academy Sports Theft in Smyrna

Jun 17, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for individuals recently caught on camera around the time of a theft at Academy Sports. The crime, reported on M.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Seniors and the Disabled Can Benefit from Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief Programs

Jun 17, 2024 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - An increased number of residents throughout Rutherford County will qualify to freeze their property taxes... That was Rutherford County Trustee Teb B.... Read More

Pickup Truck Fire Sunday at Karin's Kustard in Smyrna

Jun 16, 2024 at 08:27 pm by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - There was a pickup truck fire Sunday (6/16/2024) afternoon in the parking lot of Karin's Kustard and Hamburgers at 470 S. Lowry Street in Smyrna.  Smoke bil.... Read More

Tennessee Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Rutherford County After Devastating Storms

Jun 14, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee earlier this year on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a Major.... Read More

Smyrna High School's Gabriel Peebles-Ross Selected for Prestigious Leadership Forum at Yale

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This summer, Gabriel Peebles-Ross (Pictured above right) from Smyrna, TN will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a uniq.... Read More