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Free Health Fair and Food Distribution at Grace Church Worship and Community Center in LaVergne

Nov 04, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

(Lavergne, TN)  Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded by Vanderbilt orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Manny Sethi and his wife Maya, is hosting a free health f.... Read More

SRO Partners with Students to Provide Food for Communities

Nov 08, 2023 at 05:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Sheriff’s school resource officers teamed up with Rutherford County Schools’ teachers, administrators and students to fight hunger. The tea.... Read More

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Announced Plans to Open Newest Restaurant in Murfreesboro on October 2

Sep 18, 2023 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - On Monday, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, the award-winning American restaurant and steakhouse, announced plans to open its newest restaurant in Murfreesb.... Read More

Tax-Free Countdown In Tennessee

Jul 22, 2023 at 12:13 pm by WGNS

(TENNESSEE) There will be two Tennessee Tax Free periods, and both are rapidly approaching, thanks to the Tennessee General Assembly.  The first is known for helping with.... Read More

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools Continue Helping with their Summer Food Programs

Jun 27, 2023 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The summer feeding program continues in Rutherford County. The county schools are working to provide various venues for the free summer&.... Read More
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Creative Southern Comfort Served in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2023 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN - (Listen to the entire newscast above) After working in the Tech industry for about 30-years and retiring 7-years ago, Rutherford County resident Adam Barnes decid.... Read More

Rutherford County Government Employees and Private Sector Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity

Feb 28, 2023 at 03:31 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Government has received donations totaling nearly $17,000 to pack and distribute meals to families facing food insecurity. Accor.... Read More

UPDATED: A look at the latest health department scores at local restaurants in Rutherford County

Oct 02, 2022 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) We all enjoy a good meal at a local eatery, it’s what makes going out on the town fun! From date nights to dinner with the kids, din.... Read More

REMINDER: August to be Tax Free for Groceries in Tennessee

Jul 26, 2022 at 09:35 pm by WGNS

Earlier this year, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his plans for a 30-day suspension of state and local grocery sales tax to provide direct financial relief to Tenness.... Read More

Tennessee Awarded Grant To Improve Emergency Food System

Jun 15, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Tennesseans facing food insecurity will have improved access to nutritious foods thanks to a grant awarded to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). The U.S. Departme.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Announces Summer Food Service Program Schedule

May 18, 2022 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) ­‐ Free meals will be available for children in Murfreesboro throughout the summer months. The Murfreesboro City Schools Nutrition Department is fe.... Read More

Food Distribution in Murfreesboro - Volunteer Opportunity

May 16, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Volunteers are needed at Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for the quarterly food distribution drive. The distribution location will be at Allen Chapel.... Read More
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Today's guest help to prepare meals for those in need - learn how you can help

Mar 18, 2022 at 09:07 am by Producer

Our guest include Aaron and Emily Cox, who volunteer their time to prepare meals for those in need (hear today's podcast above). On March 5, 2022, Meals of Hope packing p.... Read More
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Meals of Hope Volunteers in Murfreesboro Helped Prepare over 50,000 Meals for Less Fortunate - Overall Goal of 1-Million Meals in 2022 (1)

Mar 16, 2022 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn.— Last Saturday (03/05/2022), Meals of Hope packing partners Aaron and Emily Cox worked with volunteers to pack 51,072 meals for struggling individual.... Read More
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Meals of Hope Volunteers in Murfreesboro Helped Prepare over 50,000 Meals for Less Fortunate - Overall Goal of 1-Million Meals in 2022

Mar 09, 2022 at 02:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn.— This past Saturday (03/05/2022), Meals of Hope packing partners Aaron and Emily Cox worked with volunteers to pack 51,072 meals for struggling indiv.... Read More

Tennessee Obtains Approval for Retroactive Food Assistance to Eligible Children in Rutherford County and Beyond

Feb 28, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Beginning March 4, 2022, eligible children that did not receive assistance through Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program f.... Read More

Free Food Giveaway and Free COVID Testing on Thursday Morning

Feb 02, 2022 at 05:19 pm by WGNS

A food giveaway will take place on Thursday morning (2/3/2022) in Murfreesboro. For those who have fallen on hard times throughout the COVID Pandemic, free food items will b.... Read More

Crawfish Boils and Fresh Seafood in Murfreesboro

Jan 16, 2022 at 01:34 pm by WGNS

In Tennessee, many don’t think about crawfish boils, much less… know when the best time to plan one. One seafood company in Murfreesboro is hoping to change that..... Read More

Food distribution to homeless will likely require a permit if on city property in Murfreesboro

Dec 20, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The homeless community continues to grow as Rutherford County grows.In the City of Murfreesboro, government officials struggle to respond to their needs while also protecting.... Read More

What the Historic SNAP Increase Means for Recipients

Nov 15, 2021 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Food insecurity is one of the biggest hurdles that our most vulnerable neighbors face daily — something that gets especially challenging around the holidays. With school.... Read More