Smyrna News

Mitchell Wants PROPERTY REVALUATION!

Jun 01, 2024 at 12:22 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell feels this community urgently needs a two-year revaluation. He is making the request to the Rutherfor.... Read More

Metro Police Arrest Man Under Probation in Rutherford County for 19-Year-Old’s Murder

May 31, 2024 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN - Detectives with the Metro Police Specialized Investigations Division known as TITANS, have arrested 27-year-old Nakelvious Featherston, formerly of LaV.... Read More

MT Alumni Night and Military Appreciation Night at the Nashville Sounds on June 6

May 31, 2024 at 06:43 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN - The Nashville Sounds announced that they will wear specialty military jerseys for Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, June 6, and a.... Read More

Man Arrested in Williamson County on Charges of Soliciting a Minor

May 30, 2024 at 05:31 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN – Just outside of Rutherford County in neighboring Williamson County, an undercover investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of In.... Read More

Broadband Internet Access Grants Awarded to Two Community Organizations

May 29, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County was awarded $100,000 by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Department of Economic and Community Development for broadband and d.... Read More

UPDATE: Victims, Suspects Identified in LaVergne Double Homicide

May 29, 2024 at 05:55 pm by WGNS News

  LA VERGNE, TN - The La Vergne Police Department has identified the victims and suspects involved in a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The tragi.... Read More

Nissan Urges Immediate Action on Takata Air Bag Recall After Fatality

May 29, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

  Nissan is now more urgent in advising owners of approximately 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them immediately, due to a severe risk of exploding Takata air bag.... Read More

Doorstep Cellphone Thefts on the Rise in Rutherford County and Beyond

May 29, 2024 at 11:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office has reported a troubling rise in cellphone thefts – cellphones that are stolen shortly after their deliv.... Read More

Multiple Accidents Disrupt Traffic in Rutherford County on Wednesday

May 29, 2024 at 10:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County experienced significant traffic disruptions on Wednesday morning due to multiple accidents on major roadways. The first of three wr.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance Identifying Woman After Recent Kohl's Theft Reported

May 29, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female who was captured on surveillance video at Kohl's Department Store located at 8.... Read More

MLS Playoff Games to Boost Tourism and Dollars in Rutherford County

May 28, 2024 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to bring playoff games and showcases to the Murfreesboro area this June, promising an exciting time for soccer fans an.... Read More

Mayor Says Legislative Change Could Challenge Rutherford County's Financial Planning

May 28, 2024 at 08:10 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County continues to experience rapid growth, and with the passage of Senate Bill 2261 and House Bill 2426 the county can increase the s.... Read More

Governor Lee Signs Underage Abortion Trafficking Act

May 28, 2024 at 07:08 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee Right to Life expressed gratitude to Governor Bill Lee for signing into law HB1895/SB1971, known as the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act. This new legislation aims.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Update: Current Trends in TN and Historical Comparison’s

May 28, 2024 at 06:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More

Rutherford County Secures $7.2 Million for Broadband Expansion and Digital Jobs

May 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County House Republican lawmakers today announced $7.2 million in grant funding will be used to expand broadband availability and access to high-quality, digital jo.... Read More

Smyrna Again Leads Rutherford County with Lowest Unemployment Rate in April

May 23, 2024 at 10:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Labor has released the latest unemployment figures, highlighting Rutherford County as one of the top ten counties with the.... Read More

Tennessee Tourism Launches Statewide Road Cycling Program: Bike Tennessee

May 23, 2024 at 08:30 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is inviting cyclists to experience Tennessee on 52 new curated road cycling routes that wind their way through.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Among 12 Arrested in Tennessee Child Exploitation Crackdown

May 22, 2024 at 05:04 pm by Chandelar Williams

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - UPDATED - A major operation targeting online child exploitation and sextortion in Tennessee has led to the arrest of 12 individuals and the identificatio.... Read More

United Communications Awarded $7.98M to Expand its 10-County Fiber Network in Middle Tennessee

May 22, 2024 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

Local internet provider United Communications announced that its recent $7.98 million award through the Middle Mile Buildout grant program will add 267 miles of high.... Read More

Tow to Go: AAA’s Lifeline for Impaired Drivers During Memorial Day Celebrations

May 22, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - As AAA prepares to rescue more than 378,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble during the Memorial Day weekend, it will also work to keep impaired dri.... Read More