Smyrna News

Tennessee Ranks 5th in Nation for Military Financial Hardship, Study Find

Nov 11, 2024 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A recent report from UpgradedPoints highlights the mounting financial challenges faced by military households across the United States, with Tennessee.... Read More

Volunteer to Join Greenhouse Ministries and Help Spread Thanksgiving Joy in Rutherford County

Nov 11, 2024 at 09:24 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - All of the fixing’s to prepare the perfect Thanksgiving Day meal will be given away to families in need at Greenhouse Ministries on Saturday, Nov.... Read More

Hot Rods to Helicopters: Model-Con 2024 in Murfreesboro on Saturday

Nov 08, 2024 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

Event was held this past Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 Murfreesboro, TN – This Saturday, November 9, 2024, model car, boat, airplane, and military model enthusiasts will gathe.... Read More

Sharing Warmth: Barnabas Vision Distributes Free Winter Coats for Those in Need this Friday

Nov 07, 2024 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – In a touching display of unity and compassion, Murfreesboro residents have once again rallied around Barnabas Vision, a local non-profit, donating win.... Read More
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Republicans Sweep Local Elections; Close Races and Key Referendums Highlight Election Night Results

Nov 05, 2024 at 09:24 pm by Producer

In a strong showing for Republicans, all state House incumbents were successfully returned to office in the latest round of local elections. Among the tightest races, Republic.... Read More

Rutherford County Opens School Choice Enrollment for 2025 this December with Options for District Students

Nov 05, 2024 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Rutherford County’s population continues to grow, so do opportunities within its school system… Currently, more than 51,000 students ar.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Pushes for Redirecting Proposed Forensics Center funds to Support First Responders

Nov 05, 2024 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Over the past five years, there has been considerable discussion surrounding a proposed Rutherford County Forensics Center, which has repeatedly failed.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Charged After Three-Vehicle Crash on I-24 Leaves Passenger Critically Injured

Nov 05, 2024 at 09:52 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A Murfreesboro man is facing criminal charges following a three-vehicle collision on I-24 East near the Bell Road exit Sunday morning, which critically injured.... Read More

Free Health Fair and Food Distribution at Grace Church Worship and Community Center in LaVergne

Nov 04, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

(Lavergne, TN)  Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded by Vanderbilt orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Manny Sethi and his wife Maya, is hosting a free health f.... Read More

Fill-Up Feuds: Fuel Prices Vary Widely Across Middle Tennessee Counties

Nov 04, 2024 at 12:49 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee is now the 4th least expensive market in the nation when refueling your ride! In Rutherford County, the average price for regular unleaded ga.... Read More

Dirt Cheap "Store Closing" Sales Underway at Murfreesboro and Smyrna Locations

Oct 30, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Dirt Cheap, the popular discount retailer known for its extreme value deals, has filed for bankruptcy and is set to close all locations, including stores in Murfreesboro and S.... Read More

OPINION: State Rep. Mike Sparks on Civility that is Easy if We Remember What Unites Instead of Dwelling on Division

Oct 25, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

EDITORIAL (Submitted) - Our nation is gripped every four years with a 24-hour news cycle outlining the vast differences between Democrats and Republicans. The American people.... Read More

Rutherford County Unemployment Rate at 2.9%, 4th Lowest in Tennessee

Oct 24, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County continues to boast a strong labor market, reporting an unemployment rate of 2.9% for September 2024 - the same number that was recorded in August of.... Read More

Survey: Illegal Immigration Top Concern Among House District 49 Residents

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:42 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Illegal immigration was the top concern of House District 49 residents in Smyrna and northern Murfreesboro who completed the 2024 legislative survey c.... Read More

From TN to NC: MTE Crews Reflect on Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are slowly learning more about the work done by MTE crews that went to North Carolina and East Tennessee to help communities uncover from the catast.... Read More

MTSU Professor and Students Track Early Voting Trends in Rutherford County

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Central Murfreesboro has the lowest early voting turnout in Rutherford County so far, data from the Rutherford County Election Commission show as t.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... Read More

High Dollar Haul at the Smyrna CVS: Hit with Brazen $2K Theft

Oct 21, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – In what could only be described as an odd and astronomically high value heist at a drug store in Rutherford County, the Smyrna Police Department hopes to.... Read More

Drive-Through Trunk or Treat with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:23 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Police officers, Sheriff's Deputies, firefighters and other first responders will hand out candy to kids during the annual Rutherford County Tr.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More