TN Health News: New Features Added to COVID-19 Website

Jan 15, 2021 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users.... Read More

Deputy Recovers $17,000 Worth of Drugs During Traffic Stop for Speeding - Earns State Reward

Jan 15, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Recovering about $17,000 worth of illegal drugs during a traffic stop for speeding earned a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy a state award.Deputy Carol Stafford earned.... Read More

Unemployment Claims in TN and Rutherford County are Again Rising

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:54 am by WGNS

The numbers of those seeking unemployment due to joblessness during the COVID-19 Pandemic is growing once again at a record pace. In Tennessee, the number of those filing for.... Read More

Is there a Cap on Residential Development in Murfreesboro due to Treated Discharge Water?

Jan 14, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

As Murfreesboro continues to grow in leaps and bounds, it equals concern over water and sewer capacity. But, the real issue is the discharge of treated water, as explained by.... Read More

Hunter Industrial Fans in Smyrna Partners with Local Motorsports Team

Jan 14, 2021 at 10:37 am by WGNS

Hunter Industrial, the industrial division of the Hunter Fan Company, announced a 2021 partnership with Dylan Fetcho Motorsports, the winner of the 2020 Nashville Fa.... Read More

ANTIOCH: Detectives Investigating Circumstances Surrounding Fatal Shooting of Tre'Von Holloway

Jan 14, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

Just across the Rutherford County line in nearby Antiooch, Tennessee, the Metro Homicide Unit is investigating Tuesday’s (1/12/2021) fatal shooting of 22-year old Tre&rs.... Read More

Second Suspect in Murder of Nashville Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Arrested

Jan 13, 2021 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

The second man wanted for the December 3rd murder of Nashville nurse Caitlyn Kaufman as she traveled to work on I-440 is now in custody.James Edward Cowan, 28, was apprehended.... Read More

Should you get the COVID Vaccine?

Jan 12, 2021 at 09:10 am by Producer

On this mornings show, WGNS explored the question, "Should you get the COVID Vaccine?" Our guest during the first half of the program was Dr. David Sellers with Saint Thomas R.... Read More

Growing up during the Race Wars and Serving Our Country in the US Army

Jan 11, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker highlights the joy of one mans' life who grew up during the times of race wars. While Ed is African American, he ignored the black and white issues during h.... Read More

Detectives Closing Investigation into Base Jump from Nashville Hotel Roof

Jan 11, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE - Central Precinct detectives with the Nashville - Metro Police Department are closing their investigation into the January 1st base jump by two California para.... Read More

Tennessee Weekly Gas Prices

Jan 11, 2021 at 06:56 am by WGNS

Random Prices in Rutherford County, TN:Murphy USA on Billy Blvd. in Murfreesboro: $1.96/g     Walmart on Murfreesboro Rd. in LaVergne: $1.99/g  &.... Read More

LaVergne Police Search for Driver of Stolen Car Following an Officer Involved Shooting, Wreck

Jan 08, 2021 at 07:52 am by WGNS

A single-vehicle wreck ended with a stolen car, officer-involved shooting and police pursuit early Friday morning in La Vergne. Around 5:30 a.m. police got a call that a vehi.... Read More

Nashville Strong Moving Days Set for Saturday and Sunday

Jan 07, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The first Nashville Strong Moving Days for significantly impacted Second Avenue business owners and residents will be held this Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each.... Read More

SECOND Suspect Sought in Murder of Nurse on Interstate

Jan 06, 2021 at 05:51 pm by WGNS

A second person is being sought by Nashville Metro Police in the shooting death of Caitlyn Kaufman on Interstate 440. Kaufman was the woman who was on her way to work when s.... Read More

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccination in Tennessee?

Jan 06, 2021 at 05:10 pm by WGNS

Tennessee citizens now have a little help in deciding if they should receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. Governor Bill Lee has released that a new tool on the states we.... Read More

TN Legislators File Bill to Allow First Responders to Live where they Choose

Jan 06, 2021 at 10:03 am by WGNS

State Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Germantown) today filed SB 29 which would allow first responders to live where they choose. The bill would ban residency requirements s.... Read More

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Tennessee

Jan 05, 2021 at 05:50 pm by WGNS

FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement the state’s response efforts in the area affected by an explos.... Read More

Guns Recovered from Porch of Anthony Warner's Girlfriend on August 21, 2019 Went Unclaimed at MNPD Property and Evidence Facility

Jan 05, 2021 at 11:31 am by WGNS

Metro Nashville Police have released that the two unloaded guns recovered from Pamela Perry’s front porch when officers responded to her home on August 21, 2019, we.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Reported to Fight the Latest Strain that Started in the UK, According to Rutherford County Mayor

Jan 05, 2021 at 07:17 am by WGNS

More news on the vaccine for COVID-19 in Tennessee. Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron told WGNS that the inoculation is said to protect against the latest strain of the coro.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee Continues COVID-19 Vaccination

Jan 04, 2021 at 06:55 pm by WGNS

UPDATE: Tennessee continues efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccinations as described in the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Tennessee county health department st.... Read More