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AAA: Safety Tips to Help Tennesseans Prepare for Helene

Sep 26, 2024 at 03:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

As Hurricane Helene heads toward Tennessee, AAA is issuing some important safety reminders for drivers in anticipation of heavy rain in some parts of the state. &ld.... Read More

AAA: 1.6 Million Tennesseans will Travel during July 4th Week

Jun 20, 2024 at 09:44 am by WGNS News

AA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Tennessee. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or.... Read More

AAA: Planning a Summer Vacation? Travel this Summer is Surging, Make Plans Now!

May 09, 2023 at 01:45 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cru.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Between $3.25 and $3.34 Per Gallon

Jan 31, 2023 at 08:42 pm by WGNS Radio News

(Rutherford County, TN) Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of.... Read More

Love's Travel Center Closed By Driver Slamming Building Twice

Sep 01, 2022 at 10:29 am by WGNS

(CHRISTIANA, TN) Shortly before 8:30AM Tuesday (9/1/2022) morning, a motorist in a mini-van slammed into the front of Love's Travel Center at 6137 Epps Mill Roa.... Read More

Chamber of Commerce Reports "So Much To Do Locally"

Jul 30, 2022 at 08:36 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce reports this area has made it to the TOP 15 PLACES TO VACATION in Tennessee! Here are some ideas for you to try. .... Read More

Tennessee saw 31.5% increase in road trips, 13th largest in U.S. - Rutherford County Continues to See Increased Hotel Stays Locally

Feb 22, 2022 at 12:43 pm by WGNS

In Tennessee, locals have been hitting the road in higher numbers when comparing 2019 to 2021. Reports show that Tennessee experienced a 31.5% increase in long-distance road t.... Read More

COVID-19 delta variant raises new considerations for today’s travelers

Sep 17, 2021 at 10:29 am by WGNS

Americans returned to travel in droves this summer. Recent AAA Travel bookings were up at least 11% over 2019 levels, and even more people are excitedly planning trips for 202.... Read More

Hotels in Tennessee and Rutherford County expected to record a record loss in revenue, due to COVID-19

Sep 16, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Tennessee was hit hard by COVID-19 and the hotel industry, perhaps harder. The expected job loss at hotel’s across the Volunteer State is expected to add up to 5,600 job.... Read More

42% of Leisure Travelers Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling

Sep 08, 2021 at 03:00 pm by WGNS

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69% planning to take fewer trips, 55% planning to postpone existing travel.... Read More

AAA Travel Update: Masks, Cruising and the Return to Europe

May 24, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

New travel opportunities and destinations seem to be emerging by the day, especially for Americans with a desire for international travel.- Wednesday, the European Union agree.... Read More

AAA Survey: Traveler Optimism Grows As Summer Approaches

Apr 09, 2021 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

Traveler confidence is growing as COVID-19 vaccinations become more readily available. A new AAA survey reveals that nearly half of Tennesseans (49%) are comfortable.... Read More

AAA: 59% OF TENNESSEANS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE TRAVELING DURING THE PANDEMIC

Feb 10, 2021 at 08:00 am by WGNS

A new AAA travel survey, conducted in January, reveals that 59 percent of Tennesseans are uncomfortable traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The main concerns are:- Fears o.... Read More

Holiday Travel Season Approaching; Pandemic Remains a Concern, Dr. Rudd on WGNS Monday

Oct 31, 2020 at 06:25 am by WGNS

Tennesseans are cautiously developing plans for the holiday travel season. A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic and presidential election are key influencers in how c.... Read More

AAA expects the majority Labor Day travelers to take a road trip

Sep 02, 2020 at 05:30 am by WGNS

The COVID-19 pandemic can be very confusing for travelers. As Tennesseans look to Labor Day and the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, many are still questioning how the pan.... Read More