Protecting your family from fire as the temperature continues to drop

Dec 07, 2021 at 07:49 am by WGNS

As the temperature continues to drop, officials with Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue say be careful when using your heater. Deputy Chief Roger Toombs stated…It is also i.... Read More

Report: 11.1% of Tennessee homeowners are under 35, 17th most in U.S.

Nov 30, 2021 at 09:00 am by WGNS

The most recent Census data (from 2019) shows that 37.0% of Tennessee residents under age 35 own homes. Overall, 11.1% of all Tennessee homeowners are under 35.Over the last.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire & Rescue Urges Residents to Practice Fireplace Safety

Nov 23, 2021 at 03:41 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— Fireplaces and chimneys represent a significant source of home heating fires.Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) is offering safety tips to.... Read More

Victim Safe After House Fire on Tuesday in Murfreesboro

Nov 17, 2021 at 10:03 am by WGNS

A house fire was reported on Tuesday night in the area of Mitchel Neilson Schools area. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more... More Details: One person is safe after escaping.... Read More

Isaiah 117 House to Host 2nd Annual Golf Tournament for Rutherford County

Sep 02, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Come tee off with Isaiah 117 House, a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement, as they continue to build a h.... Read More

Evictions to Start in Tennessee

Aug 06, 2021 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Evictions are expected to get underway in Tennessee, after the state says the CDC overstepped their boundary on issuing an eviction moratorium. WGNS’ Ron Jordan has the.... Read More

Local Habitat for Humanity Program to Receive Boost in Funding to help with 15 New Homes

Apr 20, 2021 at 10:16 am by WGNS

A $300,000 check presentation will take place on Wednesday and that check will benefit the local Habitat for Humanity program in Rutherford County.An FHLB Cincinnati Affordabl.... Read More

UPDATE: Tennessee State House Passes Resolution to Term Limit Congress

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:06 pm by WGNS

Thursday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed HJR8, a resolution declaring that the state legislature seeks to join other states in proposing an amendment to the U.S.... Read More

Tennessee State House Committee Passes Term Limits on Congress Resolution

Mar 11, 2021 at 07:27 am by WGNS

Earlier this week on Tuesday, the Tennessee House State Government committee passed House Joint Resolution 8 for Tennessee to join other states in calling for a convention to.... Read More

Rutherford County Register of Deeds Recommends Registering on Free Land Alert Site to Lessen Risk of "Deed Theft"

Mar 05, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN—Rutherford County Register of Deeds Heather Dawbarn recommends property owners register on MyLandAlert.com, a free service that will alert.... Read More

Car Vs. House in Murfreesboro on Tuesday Morning in Murfreesboro

Mar 02, 2021 at 02:42 pm by WGNS

There was a “Car Vs. House” accident that took place on Tuesday morning in Murfreesboro. Evidently, the car collided with the home at around 5:45AM.The incident ha.... Read More

Report finds Tennessee has 13th most single-family rentals

Jan 20, 2021 at 01:15 pm by WGNS

Things have changed for landlords, property owners and renters throughout Tennessee, thanks to the COVID Pandemic.Since the last recession, one of the key drivers of growth in.... Read More

Murfreesboro Housing Authority Continues Redevelopment of City's Affordable Housing

Jan 15, 2021 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The next phase of redeveloping Murfreesboro’s affordable housing is underway by the Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA), following the 2019.... Read More

Wednesday Accident on 231 South near Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro

Nov 04, 2020 at 05:52 pm by WGNS

There was a single vehicle accident on 231 South near Volunteer Road Wednesday afternoon. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told WGNS that no injuries were associated with the 2PM.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Oct 20, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th General As.... Read More

Cannonsburgh Village to be transformed into “Frightensburgh”

Oct 19, 2020 at 07:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Cannonsburgh Village will be transformed into an outdoor haunted trail by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation the week before Halloween. “We do.... Read More

Tennessee Is Investing the 10th Most in New Housing in 2020

Oct 09, 2020 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Both new home sales and new home construction fell sharply in spring, during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, both have rebounded aggressively, with new home sales.... Read More

State Rep. Mike Sparks releases 2021 legislative survey

Oct 06, 2020 at 08:15 am by WGNS

RELEASE FROM REP. MIKE SPARKS: State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 49 for essential feed.... Read More

House Fire on Calumet Trace in Indian Hills of Murfreesboro

Aug 21, 2020 at 10:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – A man and his wife were able to safely get out of their burning home after a fire in their garage quickly spread Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.There were n.... Read More