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Barnabas Vision Celebrates 15 Years of Preventing Homelessness in Murfreesboro

Jul 31, 2026 at 10:23 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Barnabas Vision is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a decade and a half of helping thousands of local residents avoid falling i.... Read More

Ultimate Rewind Brings Four Decades of Hits to Murfreesboro

Jul 31, 2026 at 09:23 am

PODCAST: Get ready to turn back the clock and take a musical journey through four unforgettable decades. “Ultimate Rewind” is bringing its high-energy stage show t.... Read More

License Plate Reader Technology Helps Police Arrest Driver in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:54 pm

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A monthlong investigation aided by private license plate reader technology led to the arrest Thursday of a driver accused of striking and injur.... Read More

Tullahoma Motorcyclist Killed in I-65 Crash Involving Two Semi-Trucks

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:50 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 19-year-old Tullahoma man has died following a Wednesday evening motorcycle crash involving two semi-trailer trucks on Interstate 65 South near Dicke.... Read More

Commissioner Harris Says Rutherford County Missed Chance at $12 Million Federal Grant

Jul 30, 2026 at 04:44 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Now that the Rutherford County Republican & Democratic Primary races are in the rearview mirror, the boxing gloves have been removed.... Read More

Rutherford County Fire Department Donates Fire Truck to Rockvale High School

Jul 29, 2026 at 10:13 pm

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rockvale High School fire science students just got a major boost to their daily training. The Rutherford County Fire Department donated a fully funct.... Read More

Free Friday Night Live Concert Brings Music, Art Crawl and Downtown Fun to Murfreesboro

Jul 29, 2026 at 09:53 pm

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro invites the community to our free, Friday Night Live concert on the west side of the Historic Downtown Square, August 7.   T.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert Features Third Party Thieves on Murfreesboro Square

Jul 29, 2026 at 08:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Live music is taking over the heart of Rutherford County next month as Main Street Murfreesboro hosts another installment of the Friday Night Live.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Continues to Challenge Tennessee Comptroller and a Push to Reclassify Rental Homes as Commercial Property

Jul 29, 2026 at 02:51 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is accusing the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and its Division of Property.... Read More

Murder-Suicide Investigation, Public Safety Investments and MTSU Milestones | July 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at.... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds Sentence in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash that Killed MTSU Student

Jul 28, 2026 at 11:40 pm

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a 12-year prison sentence for a man convicted of driving into oncoming traffic and causin.... Read More

MTSU Summer Commencement August 2026 Murphy Center Graduation Details

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:42 pm

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University will welcome thousands of visitors to campus to celebrate nearly 700 of the newest Blue Raider alumni wh.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Program Connects with Industry and Expands Fleet at EAA AirVenture 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:34 pm

OSHKOSH, Wisc. (WGNS) - Leaders and students from Middle Tennessee State University made a major impact on the global aviation stage at the 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft A.... Read More

Appeals Court Upholds 26-Year Sentence in Warren County Cold-Case Murder

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:54 pm

  WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions and 26-year prison sentence of a Warren County man found guilty i.... Read More

New EMS Prototype Station Construction Begins in Smyrna

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:44 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Construction is now underway on a new Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service station at 267 Weakley Lane in Smyrna. The new station joins the Coun.... Read More

Two Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide at Murfreesboro Apartment Complex off of Northfield Boulevard

Jul 28, 2026 at 06:01 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at an apartment complex early Tuesday.... Read More

Thompson Lane Widening, New School Laws and Murfreesboro’s Homebuyer Ranking | July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: TDOT moves forward with a major widening project along North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, expa.... Read More

The Hidden Danger in Your Garage: Why E-Bikes are Treating Doctors to Motorcycle-Level Trauma in Some Cases

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:02 am

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Electric bicycles have surged in popularity across the country, transforming from a niche commuting alternative into a neighborh.... Read More

Commentary: Paper-Mâché Monsters, Impossible Flights and the Magic of Old Movies

Jul 28, 2026 at 12:39 am

COMMENTARY — Sometimes the greatest escape is found not in flawless special effects or perfectly logical storylines, but in simply letting go and enjoying the ride. Dr..... Read More

FREE Rutherford County "Back to School Bash" August 8 at New MMC Location

Jul 27, 2026 at 01:54 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A combination of medical experts, local school representatives, first responders like the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office hav.... Read More
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