Rutherford County Property Records Under Scrutiny: Comptroller Displays Growing Concern

Sep 11, 2024 at 11:29 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - More news has emerged regarding possible inaccuracies in property record reporting at the Rutherford County Assessor of Property office. WGNS f.... Read More

Small Businessman, Civil Engineer Jerome Dempsey Announces Candidacy for Smyrna Town Councilman

Sep 11, 2024 at 08:08 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN— Smyrna businessman and Civil Engineer (retired) Jerome Dempsey announced today that he will seek the position of Town Councilman in the upcoming Novembe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Battle House Fire in Innsbrooke Neighborhood

Sep 11, 2024 at 05:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) swiftly responded to a house fire in the Innsbrooke subdivision Wednesday afternoon. The fire, loc.... Read More

Tullahoma Economic Development Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award

Sep 11, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

TULLAHOMA, TN - Sitting about 45-minutes southeast of Murfreesboro and straddling both Coffee and Franklin Counties, is a city known for their high tech advancements in ae.... Read More

Wednesday: Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Sep 11, 2024 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for conti.... Read More

MTSU Fall Enrollment Up 1.7% Despite FAFSA Challenges

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee State University boasts a second consecutive year of enrollment growth, recording a 1.7% year-over-year increase this fall, P.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims!

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Guests wore white attire, danced under the stars, mixed and mingled, played casino games, and enjoyed a beautiful summer evening with friends that bene.... Read More

Red Cross Calls for Shelter Volunteers as Storms Pass Through Southeast

Sep 10, 2024 at 03:16 pm by WGNS News

A blood drive this week on the MTSU campus will help with the increased need of blood supplies in area hospitals for emergency use. This is especially true with Tropical Storm.... Read More

MPD UPDATE: Person of Interest Identified in $950 Home Décor Theft in Murfreesboro

Sep 10, 2024 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – In a recent update, Murfreesboro police believe they have identified the suspect in a shoplifting case at Lowe’s on Old Fort Parkway. The incid.... Read More

Teens Spotted Climbing Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial F/A-18 Hornet in Smyrna

Sep 10, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This past Sunday, juveniles were reportedly seen climbing onto the Blue Angels jet that serves as a memorial for Captain Jeff Kuss, the pilot tragically kil.... Read More

The Rutherford County District Attorney’s Show Looks at Unfinished Justice as the Gregory Hawkins Murder Case Remains Unsolved and a Legal Shift in Juvenile Court Cases

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on The WGNS Action Line, we take a journey through some of Rutherford County’s most haunting criminal cases. Host J. Paul Newman, retired f.... Read More

Tuesday: Adam Hammers

Sep 10, 2024 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Thursday, September 12th, 2024 Adam Hammers is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for quickly helping with a major plumbing issue. Adam.... Read More

Average Gas Prices in Rutherford County on Monday were $2.69 Per Gallon

Sep 09, 2024 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices continued to decline over last week, falling nine cents on average. Tennessee also moved to the third least expensive market in the country. The .... Read More

Convicted Felon Arrested For Aggravated Rape In Houseboat On Percy Priest Lake

Sep 09, 2024 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - Convicted felon Tyree Watson, 42, was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple felony charges after a woman said he strangled and raped her on his houseboat i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn: Don’t Fall for This High-Tech Blackmail Attempt

Sep 09, 2024 at 08:50 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - It seems like scammers never run out of creative (and slightly ridiculous) ways to trick people, and Murfreesboro is the latest target. The Murfreesboro Pol.... Read More

Fall Fun Awaits: Downtown After 5 on Murfreesboro Square is THIS FRIDAY (September 13)

Sep 09, 2024 at 08:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Get ready to kick off the fall season in style this Friday, September 13th, with the Downtown After 5 event! From 5 to 8 PM, visitors are invited to e.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Save Calico Kitten from 10-Foot-Deep Storm Drain – Cat May Bring New Owner Good Luck

Sep 09, 2024 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) added another heartwarming chapter to their service record over the past weekend. Firefighters wi.... Read More

Running for a Cause: Lambert Dillard Memorial 5K/10K Set for October

Sep 06, 2024 at 11:32 pm by WGNS News

The 12th annual Lambert Dillard Memorial 5K/10K and Kids’ Fun Run returns to Smyrna on October 19, as part of the 2024 YMCA Race Series. Sponsored by Publix Charities,.... Read More

Tourism In Rutherford County Generated $772,865,400 In Visitor Spending In 2023

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:46 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, Tenn. – Visitors to Rutherford County generated $772,865,400 in spending in 2023, a 3.78% increase from 2022, according to newly released data.... Read More

Beesley Animal Foundation Helps Others Through Community Outreach

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Dawn Roberts, Executive Director of Beesley Animal Foundation, which operates Beesley Animal Clinic, a spay/neuter animal wellness center based.... Read More