Smyrna News

Amazon and First Responders Provide Handgun Cleaning Supplies to Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Amazon's fulfillment center on Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro has generously donated a range of handgun cleaning supplies to the Ruther.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs Volunteer Tutors and Just Received Helper Grant

Jun 13, 2024 at 09:59 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Read To Succeed (RTS) continues to change lives through reading, a skill most of us take for granted. However, imagine not being able to read a.... Read More

Submit Your Talent Video for a Chance to Perform at "LIVE" in the Boro!

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Got talent? You should enter a video to be considered as a potential candidate for “LIVE” in the Boro! The annual event showcases local talent while raising fund.... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Smyrna Residents Targeted by Fraudsters Claiming to Be Police

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

  Smyrna, TN — Authorities in Murfreesboro and LaVergne have previously issued warnings about phone scams involving individuals posing as police officers, and now,.... Read More
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From Firefighter to Advocate: Gary Farley's Four Decades of Service

Jun 12, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this year, on March 26, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announced the retirement of Assistant Commissioner fo.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Sewart’s Landing Development in Smyrna

Jun 11, 2024 at 10:25 am by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Yesterday, Equitable Property Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Sewart’s Landing, a significant mixed-use development in Smyrna, Tennessee. The pr.... Read More

State Rep. Robert Stevens Announces $5.8 Million to Expand Local Broadband and Digital Opportunities

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, announced $5.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband access and digital program opportunities in Rutherford County.... Read More

Gas Prices Drop Across Tennessee, Murfreesboro Sees Some of the Lowest Figures

Jun 10, 2024 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas prices across Tennessee have continued to decline over the past week, with the state average dropping by six cents. The average price for a.... Read More

Grass Pollen and The AC in Your Car are 2 Leading Causes of Dry Eyes in Summer

Jun 10, 2024 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Allergy season is not limited to April and May, as it extends into June as well... Dr. Craig McCabe, a prominent local eye doctor, notes a sign.... Read More

La Vergne Police Department Issues Scam Alert

Jun 07, 2024 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents of a new phone scam targeting community members. Scammers are posing as h.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Evaluating Truth in the Age of Misinformation, by MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 07, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today's media landscape, distinguishing truth from misinformation is a growing challenge. False flag operations and AI-generated content exacerbate the issue,.... Read More

Rutherford Arts Alliance Welcomes its First Executive Director

Jun 07, 2024 at 01:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The non-profit Rutherford Arts Alliance, (RAA), is excited to announce the appointment of Jeff Lysyczyn as its first Executive Director. Jeff brings a.... Read More

A Middle Tennessee Native's Journey to Space with NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore

Jun 06, 2024 at 02:48 pm by WGNS News

The Boeing Starliner had a successful launch on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) today. On board the shuttle were astronauts Su.... Read More

Bystanders Foil Perfumania Shoplifting Attempt at Tanger Outlets

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:11 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - The new outlet stores that recently opened just barely over the Rutherford County line in nearby Antioch, have been a hotbed of activity for Metro Nashville.... Read More

From Gas to Electric: Local Enthusiasts Showcase Their EV and EV Conversions at 2024 Supercharged Cruise-In

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN – Electric vehicles, otherwise known as “EV's,” are gaining more attention as their miles of travel between charges grows longer, charging.... Read More

County School Board Members Speak Out on "Unfair Funding Mechanism" for Charter Schools

Jun 04, 2024 at 04:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO – Several Rutherford County School Board members are speaking out against the funding allocation formula for state approved charter schools. Board member F.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Jun 04, 2024 at 02:25 pm by WGNS News

  Photo Above Article: From LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to Eagleville and Lascassas - Local EMS cover entire county. Hear podcast above.  RUTHERFORD CO.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Announces Cody Adams as Chief Operating Officer

Jun 03, 2024 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce Cody Adams as the new chief operating officer. Adams will oversee operations at the 119-bed.... Read More

Local Gas Prices Under $3/g for Regular and Diesel Averaging $3.58/g

Jun 03, 2024 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tenness.... Read More

SMYRNA: Thieves Crash into Gun Shop on May 18th, Steal Weapons

Jun 01, 2024 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - We are continuing to follow a sizable theft that remains under investigation in Smyrna, where authorities are looking for information on suspects responsible for.... Read More