Smyrna News

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Labor Day Weekend in Rutherford County

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force will be on high alert for impaired drivers during Labor Day week.... Read More

Rutherford County Rejects Waste Management Contract, Issues New RFP

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:03 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, the Rutherford County government entered into a five-year contract with Waste Management Inc. of Tennessee (WM) to load, transport,.... Read More

Gas Prices Increase Across TN, Williamson County Highest and Rutherford County in the Mid to High Range

Aug 19, 2024 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen and the current price is about .4-cents higher today than prices last week. Monday morning prices for r.... Read More

Smyrna’s Most Wanted: Trio Caught on Camera at Time of Theft

Aug 14, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In a case that’s straight out of a bad detective novel, Smyrna Police are on the hunt for three individuals who were caught on camera making their grand ent.... Read More

Nissan Smyrna Helps Build 200th Home for Rutherford County Area Habitat

Aug 14, 2024 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity (RCHFH) and Nissan Smyrna for a special panel build event for Rutherford County Habitat’s 20.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO's Sponsor a Free Teen Driving Class

Aug 13, 2024 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County teens may enroll in the free Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education (D.R.I.V.E.) driving class taught by Rutherford County Sher.... Read More

Republic Services Honors Memory of Beloved Walter Hill Teacher Katie Woodie with New Outdoor STEAM Learning Center

Aug 13, 2024 at 11:18 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Republic Services is partnering with the Miss Katie Woodie Foundation to jumpstart STEAM learning at Walter Hill Elementary School in Rutherford Co.... Read More

TN Law Now Suggests that Parents Must Approve Band-Aids at School for Minor Scrapes, Scratches or Cuts

Aug 13, 2024 at 01:51 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - As the State Board of Education seeks feedback on the English Language Arts standards, parents are learning about a new requirement affecting school medical care..... Read More

Public Invited to Review Tennessee ELA Standards in New Survey

Aug 12, 2024 at 11:27 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The State Board of Education is seeking input from Tennesseans on the state’s English Language Arts (ELA) standards through a new public survey… That.... Read More

Pink Eye in the Schools, at the Office and How People Spread It

Aug 12, 2024 at 10:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Pink eye is something most of us know enough about to understand that we don’t want it! However, simply not wanting to catch it doesn’t alw.... Read More

Nissan Foundation Names Discovery Center as a 2024 Grant Recipient

Aug 09, 2024 at 08:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year, the Nissan Foundation named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help.... Read More

Rutherford County Crash Reports Down in 2024, But School Zone Accidents Remain a Concern

Aug 08, 2024 at 10:56 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has revealed that last year saw a concerning 905 crashes in school zones across the state. Determined to reduce that.... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents and Google Announce Workforce Training Opfor Stu

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Go.... Read More

Safety Emphasized in School Zones as Students Return to First Full Day of Class in Rutherford County on Thursday

Aug 07, 2024 at 12:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff’s deputies and Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne police officers monitored school zones on Wednesday when Rutherford County and Murfree.... Read More

Pepsico Beverages North America Distribution Center in Smyrna Opens

Aug 07, 2024 at 09:16 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA) - PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) celebrated the grand opening of a new warehouse and distribution center in Smyrna – now the company's largest in the So.... Read More

David Aydelott Named New Conductor of Ethos Wind Symphony

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Board of Directors and faculty of the Ethos Youth Ensembles are excited to announce that David Aydelott will be the new conductor of the.... Read More

Cool-Aid Program Offers Vital Support During Rutherford County Heat Wave

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Residents are urged to stay well-hydrated and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary throughout the week, as high heat index readin.... Read More

Rutherford County Fuel Prices: A Detailed Look at Local and State Trends

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821.... Read More

Smyrna Police Host National Night Out Event on August 6th

Aug 02, 2024 at 10:25 am by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department invites the community to join them for the upcoming National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This fam.... Read More

Smyrna Special Census Underway

Jul 31, 2024 at 02:59 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA - The Town of Smyrna is conducting a special census, suspecting their numbers are much higher than the federal count conducted in 2020. WGNS' Bryan Barrett has more:.... Read More