Smyrna News

Rutherford County Schools’ Administrators, First Responders Focus on School Safety

Jan 08, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Schools’ leaders received assurance teams of first responders throughout the county would respond to school emergencies to prot.... Read More

Shoplifting Incident at CosmoProf Prompts Smyrna Police Department Investigation

Jan 05, 2024 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a shoplifting incident at CosmoProf, a w.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS and Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue, Reflect on a Busy 2023

Jan 04, 2024 at 01:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — The year 2023 has proven to be an active and demanding one for both the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) and the Rutherford Count.... Read More

Detectives Investigate Another Credit Card Fraud Spree in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Jan 04, 2024 at 12:28 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN — Local detectives are actively probing another credit card fraud case that unfolded recently, leaving a trail of unauthorized transactions in its wak.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Prepares for the Arrival of Two New Charter Schools in 2024

Jan 04, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the forthcoming school year, Rutherford County is gearing up for the introduction of two charter schools set to open their doors. The proce.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Alleged Theft Suspects

Jan 03, 2024 at 11:34 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – The Smyrna Police Department is actively seeking the public's help in identifying individuals suspected of theft in two separate incidents, both captured.... Read More

Rutherford County Sees Significant Growth in Property Assessments and Population

Jan 03, 2024 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – As the New Year ushers in hopes for a better and more vibrant community, Rutherford County is witnessing positive signs of growth, particularly.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Administrator Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Election Threats

Jan 03, 2024 at 10:22 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley testified concerning ongoing threats to election administration during a November he.... Read More

13th Annual Chili Cook-Off and Cruise-In at Sam Davis Home Promises a Day of History and Flavor

Jan 02, 2024 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

  Smyrna, TN – This Saturday, the historic Sam Davis Home in Smyrna will be abuzz with activity for the 13th annual chili cook-off, a beloved event orchestrated by.... Read More

Expanded School Choices Empower Rutherford County Parents

Jan 02, 2024 at 06:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a bid to provide greater flexibility and options for parents in Rutherford County, a transformative law passed a couple of years ago has paved the w.... Read More

New Members to the Local Workforce as TCAT Celebrates 150+ Graduates

Dec 29, 2023 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee College of Applied Technology, established in 1963 by the General Assembly, has been a cornerstone of workforce development.... Read More

Driving Statistics Highlight Road Safety Concerns in Rutherford County as 2023 Comes to a Close

Dec 28, 2023 at 10:03 pm by WGNS News

    RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the year draws to an end, driving statistics for Rutherford County reveal both areas of improvement and causes for concern. Accordin.... Read More

Unemployment Rates Drop Across Tennessee, Rutherford County Among the Lowest

Dec 28, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals encouraging news for Tennessee as the unemployment rates decre.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Walmart Theft Suspect

Dec 27, 2023 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — The Smyrna Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying a possible theft suspect captured on surveillance cameras at Walmar.... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

Tennessee Unemployment Rate for November 2023

Dec 26, 2023 at 10:42 am by WGNS News

As Tennessee employers prepared for the busy holiday season, new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed more Tennesseans were available to work i.... Read More

POLITICAL: James S. Kennedy, Retired Physician, Announces Candidacy as Committed Delegate for Nikki Haley in 4th Congressional District

Dec 22, 2023 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, Tennessee - In an announcement that reverberated through Tennessee's political landscape, retired physician James S. Kennedy, MD, revealed his designation as a candida.... Read More

UPDATE: Gas Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 21, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Currently in Rutherford County, gas prices are averaging $2.78 per gallon for regular unleaded, while south of Murfreesboro in Bedford County, the average price is sitting a.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna Announces New CFO

Dec 18, 2023 at 09:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna has announced that Steve Gray is the new chief financial officer. As the CFO for TriStar StoneCrest, Gray wil.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices Heading Into Christmas

Dec 18, 2023 at 09:20 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices have dropped to the lowest prices that we've seen so far in 2023. Over last week, gas prices across the state fell five cents, on average. The T.... Read More