Smyrna News

Rutherford County Chamber Launches Destination Rutherford 5.0 Initiative

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – This week, business and community leaders joined the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce to announce the public launch of Destination Ruther.... Read More

Airbnb Imposes More Restrictions on House Parties to Further Prevent Rental Complaints in Rutherford County Neighborhoods

Oct 19, 2022 at 02:07 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) Rutherford County appears to be a thriving Airbnb market for those who follow Civil War history and for tourists wanting to visit Nashville. In fact.... Read More

Haunted Hijinks and Spooky Events on October 29th in Murfreesboro and Smyrna

Oct 19, 2022 at 08:32 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) An Escape Room centered around a popular Netflix series will be part of the spookiness to be held in Murfreesboro at the Haunted Hijinks event on Oc.... Read More

UPDATE: $5.5 Million Grant to Replace 37,000 Feet of Water Lines in Rutherford County

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:26 pm by WGNS Radio News

UPDATE: Rutherford County – and specifically Consolidated Utility District (CUD) -- will receive just over $5.5 million from the state to replace more than 37,000 feet o.... Read More

Operation Fall Brakes to enforce aggressive driving

Oct 18, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

 Dramatic increases of drivers committing road rage and aggressive driving on Interstate 24 prompted “Operation Fall Brakes,” an enforcement and education eff.... Read More

Banning Certain Books in Libraries like Linebaugh in Murfreesboro, the Smyrna Public Library and More

Oct 18, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County.... Read More

Recent Disciplinary Actions filed Against Local Businesses by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance

Oct 17, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN—A local auto dealer is facing a $1,000 civil penalty after being cited for allegedly having an unlicensed salesperson at Haynes Auto LLC, according.... Read More

UPDATE: More Information Released in October 14th Smyrna Shooting

Oct 17, 2022 at 10:16 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN / UPDATE — More news on the shooting that took place this past Friday in Smyrna. There, the Smyrna Police Department (SPD) continues their investigation.... Read More

Gas Prices are Down at the Start of This Week in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2022 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Average gasoline prices in Rutherford County have fallen 2-cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g today (Monday), according to GasBudd.... Read More

POLITICS: Short to Run for Re-election to Town of Smyrna Council

Oct 14, 2022 at 08:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA – Council Member Gerry Short announced today that he will run for re-election to continue work on revitalizing downtown, expanding parks and recreation, improving.... Read More

Shooting Reported in Smyrna, TN on Friday

Oct 14, 2022 at 07:05 pm by WGNS Radio News

(SMYRNA, Tenn.) A shooting was reported in Smyrna on Friday and reports indicate at least one person was injured. Evidently, the shots were fired at an apartment complex near.... Read More

Storage Space Turned into Classrooms as Rutherford County Schools Continue to Grow

Oct 14, 2022 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

As Rutherford County continues to grow, the county schools continue to the feel growing pains. Storage space and workrooms within some of the existing schools have had to be t.... Read More

20-Year-Old Rutherford County Man Faces Unlawful Photography Charge

Oct 13, 2022 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Smyrna, TN man on a charge of.... Read More

A Culture of Connection: As New Principal, Jason Eaton Becomes Packer Leader at Smyrna Primary

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY) Smyrna Primary returned from fall break with a new principal leading the pack of young Huskies. Jason Eaton is the new principal for the school, and he com.... Read More

Virginia man charged with making threats at Smyrna High School

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:21 pm by WGNS News

Making threats against Smyrna High School resulted in the arrest of a Virginia man Tuesday, Sheriff’s Detective Lt. Chuck Barnes said. Suspect Bobby Shabazz Cole of Roan.... Read More

Politics: Smyrna Vice Mayor Adkins to Run for Re-election

Oct 12, 2022 at 07:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA – Longtime Smyrna resident and Vice Mayor Marc Adkins announced today that he will run for re-election to the Smyrna Town Council. “I’ve enjoyed serv.... Read More
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UPDATE: Faith & Blue Night Builds Better Relationships in Rutherford County

Oct 12, 2022 at 01:11 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn) Wearing the badge signifies law enforcement officers serve to keep residents safe and secure, said Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Keith Lowery. “.... Read More

TDEC Announces Additional $34.5 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments

Oct 11, 2022 at 10:01 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced 12 grants totaling $34,585,121 from the state’s American Rescu.... Read More

UPDATED: The Inaugural 'Walk 4 Water' in Smyrna to Fund Water Wells in Third-World Regions

Oct 11, 2022 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

(SMYRNA, TN) Multiple countries across the globe lack something that most of us take for granted - - clean water… That was Aaron Tremblay, coordinator of the Middle Ten.... Read More

Gas Prices on the Upswing in Rutherford County

Oct 11, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

While banks were closed for Columbus Day on Monday throughout Rutherford County, gas pumps were open and area residents did not enjoy the uptick in prices to start the week of.... Read More