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Dolly Parton Patch Adds Tennessee Flair to MTSU's Season Opener at Floyd Stadium

Aug 29, 2026 at 12:13 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - MTSU will kick off the 2026 football season at 6:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, and they’re doing it with a little extra Tennessee.... Read More

Suspect Dead in Officer‑Involved Shooting Near Coffee–Rutherford Line

Aug 28, 2026 at 09:49 pm by WGNS News

BEECHGROVE, TN (WGNS) - An officer‑involved shooting unfolded just before 8 o’clock Friday night (8/28/2026) near the Coffee–Rutherford County line, along Lakewood.... Read More

Chief Bowen Says LPRs Are Solving Crimes, Not Watching People

Aug 28, 2026 at 03:26 pm

Mt. Juliet, TN (WGNS) - Once again, a license plate reader did exactly what it was designed to do — identify a stolen vehicle the moment it entered the view of a camera..... Read More

Rutherford County Chamber’s Stephanie Brackman Earns Statewide Leadership Honor

Aug 28, 2026 at 11:02 am

Rutherford County, Tenn. - The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Stephanie Brackman, Chief Operating Officer of the Rutherford County Chambe.... Read More

Early Friday Morning Blaze at Driggers Auto Services in La Vergne

Aug 28, 2026 at 08:02 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - After a long morning of detours, flashing lights, and a whole lot of patience from La Vergne drivers, Old Nashville Highway was reopened to traffic.... Read More

Two-Mile Section of I-840 Named for Mt. Juliet Teen as Vehicular Homicide Case Continues

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:47 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-mile stretch of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County has been designated in memory of a 16-year-old Mt. Juliet High School.... Read More

Murfreesboro Names New Transportation and Transit Directors Amid Department Realignment

Aug 28, 2026 at 07:45 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The City of Murfreesboro has announced the promotions of Lee Smith to Director of Transportation and Russ Brashear to Director of Transit as part of.... Read More

Rutherford County Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Tennessee Faces Transportation Funding Gap & META Settlement Targets Youth Safety | Aug. 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County leaders consider new regulations for data centers, including a possible six-m.... Read More

Serve It Up: Registration Opens for Murfreesboro Schools Pickleball Fundraiser

Aug 27, 2026 at 03:37 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Pickleball players will have an opportunity to serve, volley and support local education when the City Schools Foundation hosts its 3rd Annual Serve It U.... Read More