Listen to the District 34 Political Forum: Incumbent Tim Rudd vs. Challenger Tucker Marcum

Jul 01, 2024 at 10:08 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he moderates a "LIVE" political forum featuring the Republican Primary candidates for the State House of Representati.... Read More

Convicted Shooter Appeals Consecutive Sentence from 2014 Smyrna Party Incident

Jun 28, 2024 at 09:10 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The man convicted for opening fire at a party on Rock Springs Road in Smyrna in September of 2014 is now disputing his consecutive sentence in an app.... Read More

Low Unemployment Numbers Again in Rutherford County

Jun 27, 2024 at 11:24 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee set a record low for statewide unemployment in May when its seasonally adjusted rate dropped to 3% for the first time. The latest county unemployment data from the.... Read More
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No Injuries in Vehicle Fire along I-24 on Sunday

Jun 23, 2024 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A vehicle fire sent first responders to Interstate 24 East on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred between the Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road exits at.... Read More

Do You Recognize Him?

Jun 22, 2024 at 11:30 am by WGNS

Smyrna, TN - Smyrna Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the person seen in this surveilance photo.  According to Det. Schaefer, this male is w.... Read More

Porch Pirates Plunder Packages in Rutherford and Williamson Counties

Jun 20, 2024 at 03:40 pm by WGNS News

The United States faces a persistent problem of porch pirates plundering packages from doorsteps, and Middle Tennessee is no exception. Investigators with the Franklin Polic.... Read More

UPDATE: Former 1st Year Teacher in Smyrna Now Finishing 1st Year in Prison

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A woman who was once navigating the challenges of her first year in teaching is now navigating the intricacies of her first year in a Tennessee p.... Read More

Mayor Joe Carr Declared the Entire Week as Garbage Man Week

Jun 17, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - As the nation celebrates June 17th as “National Garbage Man Day,” Mayor Joe Carr declared the entire week as Garbage Man Week in Ruthe.... Read More

Smyrna High School's Gabriel Peebles-Ross Selected for Prestigious Leadership Forum at Yale

Jun 13, 2024 at 11:56 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This summer, Gabriel Peebles-Ross (Pictured above right) from Smyrna, TN will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a uniq.... Read More

Explore New Careers at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS Friday, June 14th

Jun 12, 2024 at 04:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An upcoming career fair will be held at the Murfreesboro Civic Plaza THIS FRIDAY on June 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM, offering a variety of opportunities for ar.... Read More

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Sewart’s Landing Development in Smyrna

Jun 11, 2024 at 10:25 am by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Yesterday, Equitable Property Company celebrated the groundbreaking of Sewart’s Landing, a significant mixed-use development in Smyrna, Tennessee. The pr.... Read More

State Rep. Robert Stevens Announces $5.8 Million to Expand Local Broadband and Digital Opportunities

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:55 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, announced $5.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband access and digital program opportunities in Rutherford County.... Read More

Celebrate Murfreesboro and Rutherford County’s LGBTQ+ Community in October at BoroPride

Jun 10, 2024 at 08:48 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE -- The BoroPride Planning Committee is pleased to announce the return of BoroPride Saturday, Oct. 12 to MTSU’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum. "We.... Read More

Read To Succeed Needs VOLUNTEERS

Jun 08, 2024 at 12:38 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Read To Succeed needs volunteers to help with their adult literacy program. The non-profit group will offer a volunteer training program from 6:00 to 8.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Jun 04, 2024 at 02:25 pm by WGNS News

  Photo Above Article: From LaVergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to Eagleville and Lascassas - Local EMS cover entire county. Hear podcast above.  RUTHERFORD CO.... Read More

Rutherford County SRO Earns National Award for DRIVE Program

Jun 03, 2024 at 07:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Dodson, who serves as a school resource officer, was named the recipient of the 2024 "Innovation in the C.... Read More

Local Gas Prices Under $3/g for Regular and Diesel Averaging $3.58/g

Jun 03, 2024 at 06:17 am by WGNS News

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tenness.... Read More

SMYRNA: Thieves Crash into Gun Shop on May 18th, Steal Weapons

Jun 01, 2024 at 03:13 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - We are continuing to follow a sizable theft that remains under investigation in Smyrna, where authorities are looking for information on suspects responsible for.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Assistance Identifying Woman After Recent Kohl's Theft Reported

May 29, 2024 at 10:01 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Smyrna Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female who was captured on surveillance video at Kohl's Department Store located at 8.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Update: Current Trends in TN and Historical Comparison’s

May 28, 2024 at 06:56 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy's survey.... Read More