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Tennessee Ranks 5th in Nation for Military Financial Hardship, Study Find

Nov 11, 2024 at 07:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A recent report from UpgradedPoints highlights the mounting financial challenges faced by military households across the United States, with Tennessee.... Read More

CUD Gets Newport's Water Flowing Again!

Oct 05, 2024 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

Newport, TN - Consolidated Utilities District here in Murfreesboro sent a team to East Tennessee to help with Hurricane Helene damage. They completed their work Saturday after.... Read More

Applause for Tennessee Parents...Great Job With The Teens!

Oct 05, 2024 at 07:43 am by WGNS

Tennessee - Parents, are your children ready for the challenges of adulthood? Did you prepare them for what's ahead? Volunteer State parents should be proud! Tennessee ra.... Read More

Tennessee Places at #4 for Cussing in Online Posts

Oct 25, 2023 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

  TENNESSEE - To some, swearing is a bad habit, an involuntary reflex in a moment of pain, excitement, or anger. According to research, the average American cu.... Read More

How Does Tennessee Rank with Native Golfers?

Jul 27, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS Radio News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The game of Golf... It can be a relaxing hobby, a tool for nonprofits to raise funds, a fiercely competitive sport, or the perfect backdrop to land a b.... 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

Unemployment in the State of Tennessee Stands at 5%

Jun 17, 2021 at 01:45 pm by WGNS

Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Devel.... Read More

REMINDER FOR CAR ENTHUSIAST: MTSU Helping with Indycar Race in Downtown Nashville

Apr 06, 2021 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

Indycar racing will soon be in Middle Tennessee and our local university is involved in the race. The cars will zoom through the city streets of downtown Nashville with the in.... Read More

Tennessee Bill Introduced to make "Amazing Grace" the official state song, as sung by Dolly Parton

Mar 08, 2021 at 07:06 am by WGNS

Amazing Grace, sung by country music legend Dolly Parton, will likely become the official state song.State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN and Senator Raumesh Akbari.... Read More

MTSU Helping with Indycar Race in Downtown Nashville

Sep 21, 2020 at 11:04 am by WGNS

MTSU is partnering with Nashville to ensure the safety of fans and drivers at an upcoming Indy car race.The Music City Grand Prix announced that the newest NTT INDYCAR SERIES.... Read More