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UPDATE: 3 of 4 Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Child Sex Trafficking in Chattanooga Remain Behind Bars

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Around 85-miles east of Rutherford County, an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanoog.... Read More

Smyrna Man Allegedly Shops for Groceries, Picks Up Free Wallet on Aisle Regret

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — Authorities in Smyrna are hoping the public can help identify a man who may have mistaken “Finders Keepers” for a law. The suspect in question i.... Read More

UPDATE: Federal Investigators Probe Two Middle Tennessee Plane Crashes in Same Week

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Federal authorities are investigating two separate airplane crashes that occurred just days apart in the region, with both incidents resulting in inju.... Read More

Protests Planned Across Middle Tennessee, Including Murfreesboro, Ahead of Trump’s Military Parade

Jun 11, 2025 at 11:36 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Demonstrations are scheduled throughout Middle Tennessee on Saturday, June 15, coinciding with former President Donald Trump’s planned m.... Read More

Murfreesboro Budget for 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Moves Forward Without Tax Increase Amid Population Growth

Jun 11, 2025 at 09:36 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - As Murfreesboro approaches the start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year on July 1, Mayor Shane McFarland has announced that the city’s budget will proc.... Read More

Spring House opens at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 11, 2025 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro has taken another step in its mission to uplift the community by opening Spring House, a new space dedicated to provid.... Read More

EVERYONE VOTE--Help RCSO Win "Best Police Cruiser Contest"

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN - When it comes to looking sharp on the road, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) takes great pride in its cruisers. That’s wh.... Read More

Blue Raider Blitz Hits the Road with Five Mid-State Stops, Media Panel Highlighting Nashville Event

Jun 11, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Middle Tennessee State University Athletics is gearing up for the 2025 Blue Raider Blitz, a week-long tour designed to connect coaches, staf.... Read More

Traffic Stop shows why Mt. Juliet is one of Tennessee's "Safest Cities"

Jun 11, 2025 at 02:48 pm by WGNS

Mt. Juliet, TN - Neighboring Mt. Juliet has earned the recognition as one of Tennessee's safest cities, a distinction that reflects that community’s commitment.... Read More

TSSAA Approves Major Overhaul to Spring Fling, Transfer Rule, and More

Jun 11, 2025 at 02:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the first time in nearly two decades, Spring Fling—the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s (TSSAA) marquee championsh.... Read More

Mark Your Calendars: Two Free MTSU Events Offer Fun, Education, and Outdoor Adventure

Jun 11, 2025 at 01:53 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - If you’re looking for engaging and educational weekend plans, Middle Tennessee State University has two lively events coming up on back-to-back S.... Read More

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Visionary, Dies at 82

Jun 11, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (WGNS) - Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in American pop music, has died at the age of 82. As.... Read More

Town Creek Daylighting Project Taking Shape in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jun 11, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – The City of Murfreesboro’s long-anticipated daylighting of Town Creek is well underway, with major construction efforts now visib.... Read More

⏩ Small Plane Crashes in Murfreesboro: 3 Injured, FAA Investigating

Jun 10, 2025 at 09:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO POLICE/FIRE RESCUE PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTOR LARRY FLOWERS ON THE CRASH AND INVESTIGATION MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Emergency r.... Read More

Ed the Zebra Trots into National Spotlight on the Rick Burgess Show

Jun 10, 2025 at 08:40 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Ed the Zebra’s escape and eventual capture may have played out in Middle Tennessee, but the story continues to trot into conversations.... Read More

TSSAA Finalizes New Transfer Rule, Approves Girls’ Flag Football Championship

Jun 10, 2025 at 05:43 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) — A major change is coming to Tennessee high school athletics. The TSSAA Legislative Council has finalized the language of a new student transfe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Chef Mitchell Murphree Unveils Limited-Time Melts-a-rella Grilled Cheese to Benefit Liberty’s Station

Jun 10, 2025 at 05:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Liberty’s Station is turning up the heat this June with its featured Recipe for Hope sandwich: the Melts-a-rella Grilled Cheese,.... Read More

TDOT Prepares for Heavy Traffic Ahead of 2025 Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester

Jun 10, 2025 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WGNS) – The annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is back, once again drawing tens of thousands of music fans to Middle Tennessee. More than 65,000.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council to Finalize Sponsorship Ordinance, Explore Auto Body Partnership with TCAT

Jun 10, 2025 at 01:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council and staff will convene for a Regular Workshop on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be.... Read More

Local Author M.A. Grant to Hold Book Signing at Linebaugh Public Library

Jun 10, 2025 at 12:49 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro readers have a special opportunity to meet local author M.A. Grant during a book signing at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, June 28,.... Read More