Smyrna News

Unemployment Rates are Low in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and LaVergne, TN

Oct 26, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in September, while statewide unemployment inched up for the month.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest in Smyrna Recognized in Top 100 Hospitals for Excellence

Oct 25, 2023 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - TriStar Health, a part of HCA Healthcare, announced that two of its Middle Tennessee hospitals have been recognized on the 2023 Fortune/PINC AI 100 To.... Read More

Dump truck Scatters Dirt Over I-24 After Collision with Sedan Near I-840

Oct 23, 2023 at 11:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – There was quite the mess on I-24 near I-840 Monday afternoon. The commotion was in the westbound lane heading towards Nashville. According to.... Read More

Report: 36.8% of New Tennessee Homes are Multi-Family, Rutherford, Williamson and Davidson Counties at 45.4%

Oct 23, 2023 at 08:26 pm by WGNS News

The state of the U.S. housing market has been one of the defining economic stories of the past two and a half years. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, housing has.... Read More

Number of Forensic Interviews at the Child Advocacy Center is Growing

Oct 23, 2023 at 05:36 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro is where forensic interviews take place for not only children who've been victims of sexual abuse, bu.... Read More

Dr. Gonyea named Thurman Francis principal; Anna Sturm principal of Plainview

Oct 23, 2023 at 03:03 pm by WGNS News

Dr. Mark Gonyea will be the next principal of Thurman Francis Arts Academy, and Anna Sturm has been named the principal of Plainview Elementary School. Director of Schools Dr.... Read More

Gas Prices in Rutherford County This Week

Oct 23, 2023 at 06:24 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On Monday morning, gas prices in Rutherford County were averaging a price-point that was under the $3.00 mark. Currently, the average price of regular.... Read More

Halloween Sobriety Checkpoint in Rutherford County

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will sponsor a sobriety checkpoint as a reminder to drivers to refrain from drinking and driving while celebrating.... Read More

Drug Take Back Events in Rutherford County this Month

Oct 20, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Drug Take Back events are taking place later this month in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. Middle Point Landfill General Manager *Mike Classen told WG.... Read More

MPD Wants To Talk To This Man. Do You Know Him?

Oct 19, 2023 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) As reported earlier on WGNS News, Murfreesboro Police are investigating a car burglary that occurred almost a month ago near the Old Fort Park golf course. A.... Read More

Rutherford County Firefighter Receives 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award  

Oct 19, 2023 at 11:03 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Firefighter Dillian Parton was awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year Award through the Noon Exchange Club Wednesday. Rutherford.... Read More

12-Year-Old Leaven Needs a Kidney Transplant - Hear the WGNS Interview

Oct 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - All too often we see someone who appears to be going through some type of struggle, but seldom do we know why – nor do we ask. For one Murfree.... Read More

New Dean of Education at MTSU Talks About Working with Local Schools to Hire, Retain and Create More Teachers

Oct 18, 2023 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - With a nationwide teacher shortage, WGNS asked the new dean of the MTSU College of Education what can be done to better hire and keep teachers. *Dr..... Read More

Local Electric Provider Suggests Rutherford County Residents Prepare for a Cold Winter Now

Oct 17, 2023 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County saw milder than normal temperatures this past winter and the Old Farmer's Almanac shows November temperatures will be about 4-degre.... Read More

Indecent Exposure Case in Smyrna, Tennessee

Oct 16, 2023 at 09:33 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Another indecent exposure case is making the news in our immediate area. This time, the situation reportedly occurred in North Rutherford County and the.... Read More

Lego Bandits Allegedly Lifting Lego Sets in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Oct 16, 2023 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

The Lego thieves are evidently at it again. This time around, they are in Williamson County, according to police. Scroll down for a video that was released by the Fr.... Read More

Gas and Diesel Prices to Start the Week on Monday - 10/16/2023

Oct 16, 2023 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

SROs Celebrate 30-Years in Rutherford County Schools

Oct 13, 2023 at 05:19 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO)  Rutherford County Sheriff’s school resource officers are celebrating 30 years of service as the first SROs in Tennessee at Rutherford County Schools.... Read More

Community Invited To Woodfin's 130th Anniversary 4PM Sunday

Oct 13, 2023 at 10:14 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Milestones mark "achievements" in lives. When a couple celebrates its Golden Anniversary, that's a major accomplishment. It's rare for businesses and indi.... Read More

Rutherford County Emergency Communications Director Earns State Award

Oct 13, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Director Cassie Lowery of the Rutherford County Emergency Communications District recently earned the Sen. Joe Haynes Award from the Tennessee Emergenc.... Read More