Smyrna News

Worker Dies in Smyrna Construction Accident

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:47 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A man was killed in Smyrna on Thursday morning during a work-related incident. The situation unfolded at around 11:15 AM. Public Information Officer Heather Kent.... Read More

Rutherford County Ranks 7th in Tennessee for Lowest Unemployment in June

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:54 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seasonal changes in employment that occur annually, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June, ac.... Read More

Don't Be Fooled: Scammers Use Sheriff's Name to Threaten Your Wallet

Jul 25, 2024 at 12:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Scammers are once again proving that their creativity knows no bounds. Their latest trick? Posing as Sheriff’s deputies to weasel your hard-earne.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Tourism in Tennessee: $30.6 Billion Spent by Visitors in 2023 - Rutherford County Likely to See Big Numbers

Jul 23, 2024 at 06:25 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism.... Read More

Early Intervention Key for Dyslexic Students in Rutherford County

Jul 22, 2024 at 04:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dyslexia is a common learning disorder affecting many students in both Rutherford County Schools and the Murfreesboro City School System. According to.... Read More

Barnabas Vision's Backpack Drive: How You Can Help

Jul 22, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a local non-profit in Murfreesboro, is helping low-income families with school-age children who can't afford back-to-school supplies...... Read More

Rutherford Co. Lawmakers Encourage Tennesseans to Take Advantage of Sales Tax Holiday

Jul 18, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County lawmakers are encouraging local residents to take advantage of Tennessee’s upcoming sales tax holiday. The state’s annua.... Read More

Murfreesboro Shines in National Renters Rankings, Secures 41st Place

Jul 17, 2024 at 07:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro made the "Best Places for Renters" list and according to Rent Cafe, the 'Boro is in the top 30th percentile for residents to pick. In Ten.... Read More

Report: TN Home Prices Remain Strong; Closings, Inventory Up Across State

Jul 17, 2024 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s latest “Housing Tennessee” report shows annual improvements in home prices, si.... Read More

Operation Slow Down in Rutherford County

Jul 15, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County was ranked No. 1 for speeding-related crashes from 2019 to 2023 in Tennessee, based on the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s crash dat.... Read More

Cool Aid Program Seeks Fans and AC Units Amid Heat Wave

Jul 12, 2024 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The temperature outside is dangerously high and will remain so throughout the weekend and next week. Heat index values could reach as high as 112 deg.... Read More

Rutherford County Responds to Growing Student Population with New Schools and Projects

Jul 12, 2024 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While the Human Resource Department within the Rutherford County Schools conduct interviews for future teachers and staff, construction cre.... Read More

Dangerously Hot in the Days to Come: Community Urged to Check on Vulnerable Neighbors

Jul 11, 2024 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As the temperature soars in Rutherford County, residents are urged to be cautious of the dangerously high heat index readings, expected to surpass th.... Read More

Smyrna Authorities Seek Suspects in Gold's Gym Parking Lot Arson

Jul 11, 2024 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

  SMYRNA, TN - The Town of Smyrna Fire/Police Investigator is seeking to identify the suspect(s) involved in the arson incident that occurred on July 4, 2024, at the Gol.... Read More

UPDATE: Chapel Hill, Murfreesboro and Smyrna All Hit in a String of Gun Store Robberies

Jul 11, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - Robbers used a stolen car to ram into a gun store this past Tuesday morning, but this time, they did not get what they wanted. Echo Three Armory in Chapel.... Read More

Stealing the Show with Alleged Theft Hits from a Smyrna Music Store

Jul 10, 2024 at 04:12 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In a surprising act of audacity, a theft situation unfolded at a music store located in Smyrna. Apparently, some people believe that musical instruments are bes.... Read More

Winter Coat and Scrubs: The Unlikely Outfit in Smyrna's Latest Theft Case

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:52 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - In what can only be described as a bold new trend in criminal couture, the Smyrna Police Department is on the lookout for a suspect involved in an alleged theft a.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Launches New Brand and Marketing Initiative to Promote Schools, Innovative Opportunities for Students

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Strong schools develop strong students which in turn build strong communities.  That sentiment is at the core of Rutherford County Scho.... Read More

Seventeen Recruits Earn Badges at Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

Jul 09, 2024 at 02:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Seventeen new deputies have completed eight weeks of intensive internal training to officially launch their careers with the Rutherford County Sheriff&.... Read More