Middle Tennessee

Promising Year Ahead for TN Promise Students

Nov 23, 2022 at 09:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently launched a state-level vision and initiative to create a momentum-building year with key goals to increase the&n.... Read More

States with most jobs created by new businesses

Nov 07, 2022 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

(TENNESSEE) Newly-opened businesses employ 3.9% of the workforce in Tennessee—a total of 108,700 employees. One of the dominant trends in the U.S. economy in recent dec.... Read More

New Sheriff's Deputies in Rutherford County

Nov 04, 2022 at 02:11 pm by WGNS Radio News

Seven experienced law enforcement officers with various backgrounds recently joined the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and Deputy Chi.... Read More

City Offices and Facilities Closing in Recognition of Veterans Day Nov. 11

Nov 02, 2022 at 09:08 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – City Hall and other City offices will be closed Friday, Nov 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans Day, a day to honor the heroism and sacrifice.... Read More

Secretary of State Announces 2022 College Voter Registration Competition Winners

Nov 01, 2022 at 09:27 pm by WGNS Radio News

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced Tuesday that Middle Tennessee State University, Cumberland University and Southwest Tennessee Community College ar.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $34,500 to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee

Oct 25, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News

(Middle Tennessee) - Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has recently made a donation of $34,500 to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.... 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

AAA Launches “Move Over for Me” Campaign

Oct 14, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS Radio News

AAA has long been an advocate for “Move Over” laws, requiring drivers to slow down and move over foremergency responders on the roadside, yet there continues to be.... Read More

18th Annual, Blackout in the Country 2022 in Woodbury This Weekend

Oct 13, 2022 at 01:55 pm by WGNS Radio News

(WOODBURY, TN) – The 18th Annual, Blackout in the Country 2022, will be hosted by Bean’s Diesel Performance this Saturday, October 15th starting at 8am in Woodbury.... Read More

11-Charged with FACE Act Violations Stemming From 2021 Blockade of Mount Juliet Reproductive Health Clinic

Oct 12, 2022 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

(WILSON COUNTY, Tenn.) A federal indictment unsealed Wednesday charges eleven individuals with violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, announc.... Read More

Alleged Shoplifting Suspect at Lowe's in Murfreesboro was Reportedly Armed

Sep 21, 2022 at 11:57 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - MURFREESBORO, TN – Detectives in Murfreesboro have located a person of interest in a theft case that was opened after a shoplifting incident was reported at a l.... Read More
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MTSU breaks ground on new $7.1M outdoor tennis complex

Sep 19, 2022 at 06:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University broke ground for its new $7.1 million outdoor tennis complex in a ceremony Thursday, Sept. 15.... Read More

MTSU marks Constitution’s 235th anniversary with public readings, Sept. 19 community-organizing talk

Sep 13, 2022 at 01:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University community will once again speak the words that ordained and established America during th.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas to Provide Flu Vaccines at Titans Home Games

Sep 09, 2022 at 12:46 pm by WGNS

(MIDDLE TENNESSEE) Beginning with the Tennessee Titans home opener game on Sunday September 11th, Ascension Saint Thomas will offer flu vaccines to all fans at Nissan Stadium..... Read More

BEWARE: FLOOD WATCH in Effect!

Sep 04, 2022 at 07:55 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The National Weather Service has Rutherford and surrounding counties under FLOOD WATCH conditions The FLOOD WATCH was issued at 2:30AM Sunday morning (9/4/2022).... Read More

'The Middle Half' will come to a close this October (2022)

Aug 25, 2022 at 10:57 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Over 15 years ago, Miles and Melinda Tate felt that Murfreesboro needed a half marathon to springboard the running community.  Since that time, the.... Read More

Secretary of State’s Office Warns of Resurfaced Scam Targeting Business Owners

Aug 23, 2022 at 09:30 am by WGNS

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners to be aware of a scam that has resurfaced and is once again targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer fr.... Read More

DC Fast Charger Company to Open Manufacturing Facility in Nearby Wilson County and Plans to Create 500-Jobs

Aug 17, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

A company opening in nearby Lebanon, Tennessee will likely lead to new employment opportunities for Rutherford County residents, in addition to hiring those who call Wilson Co.... Read More

$15-Million Grant Approved to Help Middle Tennesseans with Jobs in the Technology Sector

Aug 03, 2022 at 07:15 am by WGNS

A portion of a $500-million grant approved by the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that $15-million will go towards helping residents in Middle and West Tennessee.&n.... Read More

State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee

Jul 28, 2022 at 07:35 pm by WGNS

TENNESSEE - The State Veterinarian is advising horse owners to be alert after another confirmed case of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) in Tennessee. This week’s detectio.... Read More