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Middle Tennessee Electric to host 'Virtual' Annual Meeting this Saturday

Aug 25, 2022 at 09:17 am by WGNS

The annual meeting for Middle Tennessee Electric is this Saturday (August 27, 2022), and this year the meeting will be virtual… That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coo.... Read More

DC Fast Charger Company to Open Manufacturing Facility in Nearby Wilson County and Plans to Create 500-Jobs

Aug 17, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

A company opening in nearby Lebanon, Tennessee will likely lead to new employment opportunities for Rutherford County residents, in addition to hiring those who call Wilson Co.... Read More

Woman Reported as MISSING in Murfreesboro Found Deceased in Wilson County, TN

Aug 16, 2022 at 08:18 pm by WGNS

WILSON COUNTY, TN – A woman who was reported as “MISSING” in Murfreesboro was found deceased in Watertown, TN. The lifeless body of Mya Christine F.... Read More

CONTINUED: Higher Electric Bills This Summer - Increased Fuel Costs

Aug 16, 2022 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) WGNS continues to receive phone calls and emails asking our news team to further examine why local residents are receiving higher than usual electric b.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric members set all-time record for electricity consumption in HEAT

Aug 15, 2022 at 05:41 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – In battling a record hot July, members of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) set an all-time record for electricity consumption.“We’r.... Read More

TDEC Awards Tennessee Tire Recycling Grant of $750,000 to Lebanon, TN Company

Jul 22, 2022 at 06:09 pm by WGNS

LEBANON – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $750,000 for Tennessee Tire Recycling (TTR) in Lebanon from the stat.... Read More

Another Whataburger Coming to the 'Boro

Jul 14, 2022 at 02:04 pm by WGNS

With anticipation growing over the opening of Whataburger at 1835 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro and a second at 360 West Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, the company has annou.... Read More
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MTSU Daniels Center helps veterans take driver’s seat at Friday’s Rackley 200 Nashville Superspeedway race

Jun 27, 2022 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

Just before the drivers started their engines this past Friday at the Rackley 200, which kicked off the 2022 racing weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway, the crowd quieted f.... Read More

BEWARE: Deadly Folded Money

Jun 11, 2022 at 09:29 pm by WGNS

(LEBANON) The Tennessee Sheriffs' Association is warning the public to avoid folded one-dollar bills that are spotted in the street, sidewalks or in yards. Reports indicate th.... Read More

The Racing Returns to the Nashville Superspeedway on the Rutherford / Wilson County Line

Jun 07, 2022 at 08:46 am by WGNS

It’s almost time for the NASCAR races to return to the Nashville Superspeedway that literally sits on the Rutherford / Wilson County line off of I-840. Erik Moses, Presi.... Read More

Year 2 of the Reopened Nashville Superspeedway on the Wilson / Rutherford County Line

May 19, 2022 at 10:12 am by WGNS

The racetrack that sits on a large piece of land at the edge of Rutherford and Wilson Counties is no longer dormant. Reopening of the speedway took place during the last half.... Read More

MTE continues to offer payment options as members receive higher bills due to the cold weather

Feb 15, 2022 at 07:20 am by WGNS

The recent wave of extreme cold weather has led to a wave of increased energy bills for many Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) members.Heating and cooling costs can account for.... Read More

Outstanding Fairs were Honored at 100th Annual Convention in Murfreesboro

Jan 27, 2022 at 11:38 am by WGNS

This past week, Murfreesboro was home to a historic mark in history, the milestone celebration of 100 years of fairs throughout the Volunteer State. On January 20th through.... Read More

One man had 44-ID's from 8-States / 2-Arrests made in Cases Filed in Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Nashville, Cookeville, Lebanon, Springfield, White House and Bowling Green

Jan 14, 2022 at 11:10 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN - Two men are arrested as part of a multi-state crime spree, accused of breaking into cars at fitness centers, stealing credit cards and checkbooks, and the.... Read More

Volunteers From Lebanon, TN Based Organization Travel Thousands of Miles to Care For Animals Rescued From Puppy Mill

Nov 12, 2021 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

Lebanon TN – Animal Rescue Corps (ARC) volunteers from all over the United States and Canada have traveled to Tenn., to help care for 93 of the 500+ dogs and puppies sur.... Read More

Halloween and Trick-or-Treating Events in Rutherford County Area

Oct 28, 2021 at 09:08 am by WGNS

This Halloween season brings with it a hint of COVID-19, as parents remind their young ghosts and goblins to social distant themselves from others. That said, the annual candy.... Read More

Nashville Superspeedway Set to Host Tennessee Drift Halloween Event

Oct 21, 2021 at 02:44 pm by WGNS

Car enthusiast can drift between the Rutherford and Wilson County lines at the Nashville Superspeedway off of I-840.Officials with the Nashville Superspeedway (NSS) announced.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville Police Officers Now Equipped with Body-Cameras / Murfreesboro Police Officers to be the Next Police Department to Introduce Body-Cameras

Oct 04, 2021 at 09:45 am by WGNS

The Nashville Metro Police Department has completed their move to outfit all officers and the interior of all police vehicles with body-cameras and in-car-cameras. The confirm.... Read More

Run to Lights and Music at the annual Dancing Lights of Christmas 5K

Sep 30, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro's Fleet Feet store is inviting locals to participate in an upcoming 5K that will take runners and walkers of all levels through a winter wonderland of lights an.... Read More

Middle TN Electric Nominating Committee Appoints New Board Member

Sep 20, 2021 at 10:20 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The Nominating Committee of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) announced this past week that Vanessa Hickman will serve on the MTE Board of Direc.... Read More