Smyrna News

Coat Drive and Free Coat Giveaway Nearing - Plus, an Opportunity to Sponsor a Local Child This Christmas

Nov 15, 2023 at 03:02 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A coat drive is now underway at Barnabas Vision in Murfreesboro. The local non-profit has spearheaded this drive since their inception and has.... Read More

RUTHERFORD COUNTY: Gas Prices are Under $3 and Diesel is Slightly Over $4

Nov 13, 2023 at 06:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Wins State Award

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Clerk Lisa Duke Crowell was named 2023 County Clerk of the Year Tuesday by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT)..... Read More

Cost for New School Constuction and Loan Rates will be Costly for Rutherford County

Nov 08, 2023 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Like home mortgages, loans of all kinds are seeing a rise in rates. This problem is currently hitting the Rutherford County Schools... That was.... Read More

Flu Season Starting Late but Expected to Increase for the Holidays

Nov 07, 2023 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Flu season is ramping up, and it’s important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educa.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Nov 06, 2023 at 10:11 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Last week, Tennesseans saw about a 7-cent rise in gas prices. This week, GasBuddy reports the Volunteer State has seen an 8.2 cents fall in the price.... Read More

Discussions of REIT Properties Continues as Public Traded Companies Purchase Real Estate for Investments

Nov 03, 2023 at 11:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A REIT, or a Real Estate Investment Trust, is often formed by a publicly traded company that buys thousands of properties across the country to turn.... Read More
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UPDATE: 24-Year-Old Man Badly Burned in 5-Car Accident was Saved by a Murfreesboro Fire Crew that was Only 1-Block Away

Nov 02, 2023 at 10:49 pm by WGNS News

To see the November 16, 2023 UPDATE to this news story, CLICK HERE. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The father of the young man who was severely burned in a 5-car accident this past Sa.... Read More

Safe Storage of Firearms Act Began on Wednesday, November 1

Nov 02, 2023 at 03:43 am by WGNS News

A pivotal moment for firearm safety in Tennessee began November 1st with the enactment of the Safe Storage of Firearms Act. The new legislation, formerly known as House Bill.... Read More

BOLO: Stolen Credit Card Case with Ties to Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Nov 02, 2023 at 01:33 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Local detectives need help identifying three persons of interest who are accused of using credit cards that were stolen in Murfreesboro. Accor.... Read More

10th Annual Statewide Event Gives Everyone a Chance to Plant

Nov 02, 2023 at 12:27 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms and in their communities during the 10th annual Tennessee Tree.... Read More

Smyrna Police Continue to Search for Suspects Involved in Stolen Police Equipment

Nov 01, 2023 at 08:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee—The Smyrna Police Department is searching for suspects involved in stealing police equipment including armor and firearms. On Sunday, October 29, 2023.... Read More

Almost 375 Pounds of Drugs Collected During Drug Take Back day

Nov 01, 2023 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY,  TN - Almost 375 pounds of opioids, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications were collected Friday and Saturday during the fall Drug Take Ba.... Read More

Smyrna Police Search for Suspects Involved in Stolen Police Equipment

Oct 30, 2023 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENNESSEE - The Smyrna Police Department is searching for suspects involved in stealing police equipment including armor and firearms. The theft occurred on Sunday,.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Reminds Drivers to Use Caution Tuesday - Watch for Children

Oct 30, 2023 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Kids will be Trick or Treating throughout Rutherford County neighborhoods on Tuesday evening. The excitement of being in their favorite costume.... Read More

Well Known Real Estate Trail Blazer in Murfreesboro Dies at Age 84

Oct 30, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A well known Murfreesboro woman passed away this past Thursday after a lengthy period of declining health. Sally Jones Wall was 84 when she died at h.... Read More

16th Annual Cookin’ To Build to Support Habitat’s Mission to Build Affordable Homes

Oct 27, 2023 at 11:19 am by WGNS News

  Murfreesboro, TN – Middle Tennessee residents will have a chance to get their fill of delicious chili, soup, stew and gumbo from over 35 cooking teams at the 1.... Read More

Free Flu Vaccinations on November 1 in Rutherford County

Oct 27, 2023 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans to receive a flu vaccine. The vaccinations for the flu will be free on Wednesday, N.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Officer Talks to EMT Students About Recently Saving an Infant who was Not Breathing

Oct 27, 2023 at 07:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Students in a brand new EMT program that got underway earlier this year at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology learned real-life lesson.... Read More

10% of Single-Family Properties in Rutherford County are Owned by Commercial Companies

Oct 26, 2023 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - Hear the entire 2-minute breakdown of this story here... Or, read the story with the soundbites below.   The Full Story - Reports indicate.... Read More