Smyrna News

Gas prices in Tennessee have fallen by up to 10-Cents in the past week

Jul 05, 2022 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.39 per gallon on Tuesday (07/05/22), according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,.... Read More

2022 BBQ Festival in the Town of Smyrna Depot District this August

Jul 05, 2022 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

If you like barbeque, then you should mark you calendar for the annual BBQ Festival in Smyrna. The Depot District Barbecue Festival is next month… That was Marty S.... Read More

Final Political Forum to be held on WGNS RADIO - July 8, 2022

Jul 05, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Political Forum: Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge (Election Day on August 4, 2022)

Jul 05, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

On Tuesday, WGNS held a "LIVE" On-Air Political Forum for those in the running for the Rutherford County Juvenile Court Judge seat. Our guests included candidates Tr.... Read More

Better Business Bureau Reminds Listeners of SCAMS - Find the right contractor (With Audio)

Jul 05, 2022 at 06:15 am by WGNS

There have been lots of scams over the years involving roof replacement or sealing driveways, as noted by the local Better Business Bureau. In fact, a large number of resident.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Police SUV Reportedly Rear-ends Motorist on Old Nashville Highway at Enon Springs Road

Jul 04, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

WGNS has received multiple requests from listeners asking for more details on an accident involving a police vehicle this past week. After speaking with the Tennessee Highwa.... Read More

"Housing Tennessee" Report: ‘Mostly positive outcomes’ in first quarter across state

Jul 03, 2022 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In a new economic report from Middle Tennessee State University, the state’s housing market again shows positive signs, as home prices c.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO July 5th and July 8th

Jul 02, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Governor Lee and TDEC Announce $1.76 Million Loan for Smyrna Water Improvements

Jun 30, 2022 at 06:58 pm by WGNS

(Smyrna, TN) Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $1.76 million loan for the Town.... Read More

Special watch on Percy Priest Lake and other waterways this July 4th weekend - Boating Under the Influence arrests expected

Jun 30, 2022 at 04:34 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water this upcoming July 4th weekend. Operation Dry Water is a weekend of education and enforc.... Read More

Recent expungement clinic in Rutherford County helped those who made mistakes 10 to 20-years ago

Jun 30, 2022 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) An expungement clinic was held earlier this week in Rutherford County, as a way to help individuals wanting to have past criminal convictions removed.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools ‘Teach Now’ program aims to attract new educators

Jun 28, 2022 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediate.... Read More

Hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall talk to two long time Smyrna residents about years of change, growth and more

Jun 28, 2022 at 10:15 am by Producer

Smyrna residents Patsy Brown, a former school board member joins Wayne Blair and Rick Hall on this morning's RoundTable program. Also on the show is guest Kenneth "Coon" Victo.... Read More

Job Fair is this Thursday (06/30/22) on the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza

Jun 27, 2022 at 11:33 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Splash Into a New Career this coming Thursday, by attending the upcoming career fair that his hosted by the City of Murfreesboro in partnership with Motlow&.... Read More

Sunshine Nutrition Center in Murfreesboro and Smyrna - They can help you feel healthy!

Jun 27, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

Locally owned and operated health food store Sunshine Nutrition has a huge inventory of herbs, vitamins, grocery items, natural products and more. Their focus is on your healt.... Read More

Political Forums to be held on WGNS RADIO June 17, 2022 to July 8, 2022 (1)

Jun 27, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

WGNS Radio will continue a long-time tradition of holding political forums for some of the more heavily contested or heated races that have received news coverage in recent mo.... Read More

Smyrna Police Looking for Suspect in Case Involving Multiple Vehicle Break-ins

Jun 25, 2022 at 06:56 pm by WGNS

In Smyrna, police are on the lookout for a man who is a Person of Interest in multiple car burglaries. Most recently on June 17th, the man pictured above this story is accus.... Read More

Arrest in Drug Overdose Death of Rutherford County Woman

Jun 25, 2022 at 06:43 pm by WGNS

    A months-long investigation into the June 2021 fentanyl overdose death of a Rutherford County woman has resulted in the indictment of accused drug seller Blake.... Read More

8-New Rutherford County Sheriff's Deputies and 13-New Murfreesboro Police Officers

Jun 25, 2022 at 06:05 pm by WGNS

  There are 21-new law enforcement officers in our community. Of that number, 8-Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputies (photo above) and 13-Murfreesboro Police Offic.... Read More

UPDATE: Speed a Likely Factor in Tuesday Rollover Accident on I-24 in Rutherford County

Jun 24, 2022 at 07:39 am by WGNS

UPDATE: (Rutherford County, Tenn.) – We have an update on the Tuesday morning accident that occurred on Interstate 24 East around 7:30 AM. The wreck happened at the.... Read More