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Smyrna Court Cases, New School Safety Director and Rutherford County’s Rapid Growth | July 10, 2026

Jul 10, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, July 10, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A suspect charged in connection with the deadly attempted robbery of Harlan Dwayne Webb in Smyrna.... Read More

United Way’s STUFF THE BUS Rolls into its 18th Summer

Jul 09, 2026 at 02:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - United Way of South Central Tennessee is celebrating a milestone this summer — 15 years of Stuff the Bus, the back‑to‑school effort that’.... Read More

Veteran Officer Tapped to Lead Rutherford County School Safety

Jul 09, 2026 at 10:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools is turning to a familiar face with deep roots in both education and law enforcement. Veteran officer and longtime classro.... Read More

MPD says Teen Sellers Targeted in Late‑Night Holdup

Jul 09, 2026 at 08:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A late‑night robbery involving two teenagers selling clothing through Instagram has Murfreesboro Police once again urging residents to stick with saf.... Read More

Tennessee Sets Record-Breaking Start to 2026 for New Businesses

Jul 09, 2026 at 05:49 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Tennessee kicked off 2026 with a surge of entrepreneurial energy, setting multiple records in the first quarter and signaling that the state&rsq.... Read More

Court Dates Scheduled for Adults Charged in 2024 Killing of Harlon Dwayne Webb

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:58 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has confirmed that one of four suspects tied to a deadly attempted robbery in Smyrna is scheduled to appear in court later thi.... Read More

Pizza Shop Incident Between Worker and Teen Ends with Conviction of Now Ex-Employee Charged with Agg. Sexual Exploitation of Minor

Jul 08, 2026 at 10:02 pm

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A criminal case that involved a restaurant manager who was accused of having an illegal and inappropriate relationship with one.... Read More

Poplar Hill Middle School Team Moves In Prior to August Opening

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The brand-new campus for Poplar Hill Middle School marked a major milestone on Wednesday as the school team officially moved into the building. Te.... Read More

July Brings a Surge in Door‑Knocking Across Rutherford County

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:45 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If it feels like more people are knocking on your door lately, you’re not imagining things. July is prime season for door‑to‑door sales crews i.... Read More

Smyrna Restaurant Plans to Reopen Thursday After Emotional Recovery

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:51 pm

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS) - People around Smyrna were asking Wednesday (7/6/2026) why Mack’s Hot Chicken suddenly closed its doors. The popular restaurant on Old Nashville Highw.... Read More

TN Tax Free Weekend and Back to School ALMOST HERE!

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:23 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Can you believe we’re already talking about BACK TO SCHOOL? Across Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, families are gearing up for the 202.... Read More

Hammer Down for Habitat Rolls Into Rutherford County

Jul 08, 2026 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN  (WGNS) - Rutherford County is revving up for one of its most anticipated community traditions as the 2026 Hammer Down for Habitat Ride gets ready to rol.... Read More

MTSU Board Sets Special Meeting Tuesday Re: Presidential Search

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting this Tuesday at 1 p.m., gathering electronically to take sever.... Read More

County Honors Ash and Schneider with Recovery Court Building Naming

Jul 08, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County is putting two familiar names in stone—literally. The County Commission has officially approved naming the Rutherford County.... Read More

La Vergne Officers Step In to Help Resident Beat the Summer Heat

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:07 am

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A simple act of kindness turned into a powerful reminder of what community really means in La Vergne. Members of the La Vergne Police Department jo.... Read More

Gas Line Rupture, Rainfall Crash Risks & Smyrna Stroke Care Recognition | July 8, 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A construction crew struck a two-inch gas line near 220 West Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro, forcing a two-hour tr.... Read More

Smyrna Police Seek Public’s Help After Fireworks Tent Thefts Near Fourth of July

Jul 07, 2026 at 05:23 pm

SMYRNA, TN - Fireworks may be a seasonal favorite around New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July, but Smyrna Police say another activity showed up near the holiday rush as.... Read More

Gas Line Scare Shuts Down W. Northfield Boulevard...ATMOS Energy Supervised Repairs, Road Re-Opened 1:30PM

Jul 07, 2026 at 01:37 pm

  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you were anywhere near W. Northfield Boulevard around lunchtime Tuesday (7/7/2026), you probably noticed the unusual quiet on a road that&.... Read More

Tennessee Ranked 5th Deadliest State for Rain-Related Traffic Deaths

Jul 07, 2026 at 12:03 am

TENNESSEE - A new traffic safety analysis suggests Tennessee drivers face a sharply elevated risk when rain begins to fall, with the state ranking as the fifth deadliest.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Earns National Recognition for Stroke Care in Smyrna

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:36 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. - TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association for its stroke care, receiving the Get Wit.... Read More