Murfreesboro Navy Sailor Helps Strengthen International Ties with Music in Malaysia

Nov 06, 2024 at 08:36 pm by WGNS News

Lumut, Malaysia – U.S. Navy Musician 2nd Class Jesse Chaves, hailing from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, recently took the stage in Lumut, Malaysia. While showcasing his talen.... Read More

U.S. Navy Musician from Murfreesboro Helps to Bring Harmony to Communities Across America

Feb 13, 2024 at 10:37 pm by WGNS News

Sailing across the globe while safeguarding our nation's waterways represent just a fraction of the multifaceted roles performed by U.S. Navy sailors. While many are aware o.... Read More

Top Gun Night Run 6k Registration is Open

Aug 15, 2023 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tennessee — Registration is open for the Town of Smyrna’s Annual Top Gun Night Run 6k benefitting the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial. The 2023 Top Gun Ni.... Read More

Murfreesboro Native Continues a 123-Year Tradition of Service Under the Sea

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

PEARL HARBOR – Submariners make up only 10 percent of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’.... Read More

Community Loses Great Leader: Rear Admiral Jimmy W. Taylor

Jul 17, 2023 at 10:40 pm by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Rutherford County lost a community leader last Tuesday (7/11/2023) when Rear Admiral Jimmy W. Taylor, U.S. Navy (retired) passed away. Funeral services were held.... Read More

U.S. Navy to Showcase SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Great Tennessee Airshow

Jun 05, 2023 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TENN - This weekend, Saturday, June 10 through Sunday, June 11, at the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN, the U.S. Navy will showcase the Nimitz, a mobile, state.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Veterans Center arranges special ceremony for graduating senior’s family

Dec 10, 2022 at 08:21 am by WGNS

(ABOVE PHOTO)  At the patriotic mural outside the Middle Tennessee State University Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center inside Keathley Universi.... Read More

A Stewarts Creek High School graduate serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Boxer, which is homeported in San Diego

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:15 am by WGNS

(SMYRNA, TN) Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Eldridge, a 2018 Stewarts Creek High School graduate, joined the Navy four years ago. “I was originally going to college for.... Read More

After multiple cases of running away from home, young woman joins U.S. Navy with the Encouragement of Local Law Enforcement

Jun 09, 2022 at 02:55 pm by WGNS

  Macy Bowman felt desperate after running away from home multiple times, living with friends and failing to complete high school. Thanks to a team of sheriff’s de.... Read More

After decade away from classroom, student veteran nears degree with new outlook

Sep 24, 2021 at 10:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A United States Navy veteran will graduate in December after returning to MTSU to finish his degree.Logan Stepp, who graduated high school and.... Read More