Smyrna News

3-Day Giving Campaign by the Local United Way

Oct 12, 2023 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties (UWRCC) announces its second annual three-day giving campaign, called GIVE UNITED, taking p.... Read More

Smyrna Race Honors Two Local Residents Who Were Killed by Domestic Violence

Oct 12, 2023 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The North Rutherford Family YMCA in Smyrna will host its annual Lambert - Dillard race this Saturday, October 14. The event ser.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Building Charter School in Smyrna

Oct 12, 2023 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-8 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced that during its October 5.... Read More

Area Mayors Show Favor to Murfreesboro Developing a Biogas Facility on Butler Drive

Oct 12, 2023 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Mayors of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, Eagleville and Rutherford County have sent a letter regarding solid waste to the Rutherford County Commis.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Jeff Phillips Talks About Proper Planning for the Future of Rutherford County

Oct 10, 2023 at 10:45 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The growth rate of Rutherford County between January 1, 2010 and January 1 of 2021, has equaled approximately 730 new residents per month. Alth.... Read More

MTSU media college surprises alumnus Tyrone ‘Tyke T’ Stroble with honorary professorship

Oct 09, 2023 at 03:32 pm by WGNS News

Dripping with sweat as he exited the stage for a quick wardrobe change, Middle Tennessee State University alumnus and hip-hop artist Tyrone “Tyke T” Stroble found.... Read More

This Week's Gas and Diesel Prices Locally and a Historical Look Back at Prices in the Past

Oct 09, 2023 at 06:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - At the start of the month on October 2nd, gas prices were at $3.30 per gallon in Tennessee, and the average price for regular unleaded has since f.... Read More

North Rutherford Y Celebrates Birthdays of Members 90 and Older

Oct 04, 2023 at 05:22 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The fountain of youth may be considered a myth, but some North Rutherford Family YMCA members over the age of 90 recently shared their secrets for living a long,.... Read More

Rutherford County Seeing Public Safety Growth to Keep Pace with Population

Oct 04, 2023 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – With the September opening of another Public Health and Safety facility, Rutherford County is quickly seeing an all encompassing approach to.... Read More

Rutherford County School Board Member Advocates for Mandatory Safety Training for Substitute Teachers

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - In an unprecedented move to bolster school safety and enhance emergency preparedness, Rutherford County School Board Member Frances Rosales is urging lawm.... Read More

Drop Off Unused Medications at the Smyrna Police Department

Oct 03, 2023 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescrip.... Read More

Faith & Blue Weekend features Movie In the Park, Family Fun Fest and Touch A Truck

Oct 02, 2023 at 11:34 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Engaging the community through partnerships with faith-based organizations is the goal of the 3rd Annual Faith & Blue Weekend celebratio.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County's Proposed Forensic Center

Oct 02, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - UPDATE: In late August, funding provided by the State of Tennessee fell through for a proposed forensic center in Rutherford County, but that.... Read More

Outdoor Theater Becomes Reality at Smyrna Elementary School

Sep 29, 2023 at 02:18 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TENN - Friday, August 25th finally arrived! It may have been warm but the sun was shining! It was the day that students could use their new Outdoor Amphitheate.... Read More

Stolen Pickup Truck in Smyrna Remains Under Investigation

Sep 29, 2023 at 01:43 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - In Smyrna, investigators are trying to determine who stole a pickup truck from a Lowe's parking lot. In fact, the Smyrna Police Department is seeking any info.... Read More

Rutherford County Continues to Have Low Unemployment Rate - Smyrna Maintains Lowest Rate in County

Sep 28, 2023 at 08:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of.... Read More

Dr. Kay Martin named Rutherford County Schools Deputy Director

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN - Dr. Kay Martin (above photo) will serve as deputy director of Rutherford County Schools, Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced today. .... Read More

Proposal for County Property Assessors to Reappraise Properties Every 2-Years, Instead of Every 4-Years

Sep 28, 2023 at 07:37 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN – As Middle Tennessee counties continue to prosper, the services provided by local government offices inevitably grows. A sizable portion of fu.... Read More

PlanRutherford Community Workshops Announced

Sep 28, 2023 at 04:31 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Rutherford County officials are excited to announce a series of community workshops scheduled in October as part of the ongoing PlanRutherford initiative.... Read More

Smyrna Police Aim to Nab Unknown Culprits Who Allegedly Stole Legos and More

Sep 27, 2023 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking to identify multiple subjects who were captured on security cameras at several stores in the area. According to Smyrn.... Read More