Smyrna News

Smyrna Residents Contemplate Charter Amendment: Potential Shift in Criminal Court Jurisdiction

Feb 27, 2024 at 12:11 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - A proposed amendment to the Town Charter of Smyrna, Tennessee is sparking conversations about the jurisdiction of criminal offenses within the town. Currently, bo.... Read More

TN Gas Prices Show Signs of Improvement, Though Local Rates Remain High

Feb 27, 2024 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee residents received a glimmer of relief at the pump as gas prices in the state edged slightly lower over the past week. According to.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric: Powering Communities Through Ad Valorem Tax Support

Feb 26, 2024 at 04:32 pm by Chandelar Williams

Middle Tennessee - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), a not-for-profit electric cooperative, plays a significant role in supporting local governments despite its tax-exempt stat.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officers Inspire at Career Fair Benefiting M.L. King Jr. Scholarship Fund

Feb 26, 2024 at 04:20 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Officers Clemons and Smallwood, representing the Smyrna Police Department, recently attended a career fair at Patterson Park. The event aimed to benefit The Leade.... Read More

Smyrna Fire Department Hosts Free Child Passenger Safety Event

Feb 26, 2024 at 11:44 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Fire Department invites all parents, whether expecting their first child or seeking to ensure the safety of their current car seat setup, to attend the.... Read More

Smyrna Airport Begins Runway Reconstruction: Embracing Sustainability and Safety Upgrades

Feb 24, 2024 at 02:44 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Exciting developments are underway at Smyrna Airport as the reconstruction of Runway 1/19 kicks off. The initial phase of this project is dedicated to enhancing d.... Read More

Police Commend Smyrna Officers for Halting International Vehicle Theft Ring

Feb 24, 2024 at 09:49 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police Department Commends Officers and Communication Personnel for Disrupting International Vehicle Theft Ring   In a recent development, Smyrna Po.... Read More

Smyrna Traffic Alert: Intersection Closure at Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive

Feb 23, 2024 at 04:03 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Traffic Update: The intersection of Nissan Drive and Bent Tree Drive is CLOSED following a semi-truck accident being investigated by the Smyrna Police Department..... Read More

Smyrna Driving Force of Elections as Residents Decide to Continue or End their Criminal Courts

Feb 23, 2024 at 11:35 am by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, TN - The Town of Smyrna, the sole municipality in Rutherford County to preside over criminal court cases within its limits, is contemplating a signi.... Read More

Smyrna Authorities Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspect in Dollar General Store Fire Incident

Feb 22, 2024 at 04:13 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna's Fire and Police Investigator is seeking to identify the woman in the image below, taken on February 21, 2024. This individual was present at.... Read More

Rutherford County High Schools Embrace Synthetic Turf for Football Fields

Feb 22, 2024 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  CORRECTED and UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - In a move signaling a significant upgrade to sports facilities across Rutherford County, several local high schools have.... Read More

Call to Community Engagement: Board and Advisory Committee Openings in Town of Smyrna

Feb 22, 2024 at 09:32 am by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Town of Smyrna is currently seeking candidates to fill vacant positions on various boards and advisory committees. This presents an excellent opportunity for.... Read More

Mobile Phone Outages Disrupt Emergency Communications in Rutherford County and Beyond as Issues Persist for Multiple Cellphone Providers

Feb 22, 2024 at 09:16 am by Chandelar Williams

UPDATE: Since the news of an outage was first reported,  much of AT&T has been restored,  along with outages reported by other phone providers across the U.S. ho.... Read More

Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force: Five Years of Collaboration and Commitment

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:45 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - Recently, the Smyrna Police Department in Tennessee collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Rutherford Cou.... Read More

Assistance Needed: Smyrna Police Seek Identification of Suspect in Credit Card Fraud Case

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:39 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is trying to identify the individual shown in the image below. On February 7, 2024, the suspect used a credit card that was not their.... Read More

Return of the Cicadas: Brood XIX Emerges in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 16, 2024 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County and surrounding areas are gearing up for the return of a natural phenomenon as the swarming of the cicadas is set.... Read More

Sullivan Family Scholarship Now Taking Applications

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the spring of 2020, Jimmy Sullivan got a call from his wife, Kaycee, telling him to get to Vanderbilt as fast as possible about an alarming diagnosi.... Read More

Rutherford County PAWS, “PAWS PET FEST," a Quarterly Adoption Special

Feb 15, 2024 at 02:43 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Excitement is in the air as Rutherford County PAWS gears up to host its quarterly "PAWS PET FEST" adoption special, sponsored by Petco Love this spring! T.... Read More

18-Wheeler Mishap – Stuck in the Mud

Feb 15, 2024 at 01:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A mishap involving a tractor-trailer truck caused traffic chaos on Thursday morning around 11 AM. The big rig became lodged in the mud while attempti.... Read More

Early Voting Information: Rutherford County Primary at Town Hall

Feb 14, 2024 at 06:24 pm by Chandelar Williams

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Town Hall will serve as an early voting polling location for the Rutherford County Republican and Democratic Primary from February 14th to February 27t.... Read More