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Murfreesboro’s Largest Education Fundraiser Set for March 20 at Macca Villa

Dec 13, 2025 at 06:44 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The City Schools Foundation is preparing to host its 19th annual Excellence in Education event on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the elegant Macca Villa at Ri.... Read More

District 11 Commissioner Anthony Johnson Announces 2026 Re-Election Bid

Dec 13, 2025 at 06:28 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Rutherford County Commissioner Anthony Johnson, a conservative Republican and U.S. Army Veteran, has officially announced his intention to seek re-election to t.... Read More

Geminids Light Up Rutherford County Skies Tonight--Look East, Midnight-Dawn

Dec 13, 2025 at 06:10 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County residents have a front-row seat tonight, December 13–14, 2025, as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. Known as one.... Read More

Media Commentary: How Pearl Harbor Changed American Media and Government Relations

Dec 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: With today’s media commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss…This week marks the 84th anniversary of the events following Japan’s a.... Read More

Nearly 80 MTSU Student Veterans Honored at Graduating Veterans Stole Ceremony

Dec 12, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

    MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nearly 80 Middle Tennessee State University student veterans were honored Thursday, Dec. 11, during the Graduating Veterans Stole C.... Read More

UPDATE: Police Still Searching for Driver After Bicyclist Hit by Car and Killed in Nolensville

Dec 12, 2025 at 12:24 pm by WGNS News

NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. — An investigation is ongoing into a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist late Wednesday night near the Ruthe.... Read More

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-840 in Rutherford County

Dec 12, 2025 at 07:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 840 in Rutherford County, according to the.... Read More

Special Education Coordinator Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Service to Students with Disabilities

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:57 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Dr. Annie Ralston, Special Education coordinator for Rutherford County Schools, has been awarded the Tennessee Association of Administrators in Sp.... Read More

State Employment Steady; Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne All Show Strong Job Numbers

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6% in September, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, whi.... Read More

Rutherford County Advances $17M Plan to Buy and Renovate Former Bank of America Building

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Commission has taken another significant step toward purchasing the former Bank of America building on East Main Street,.... Read More

Property Assessment Battle Intensifies: County Seeks Outside Review While State Lawmaker Questions Audit

Dec 11, 2025 at 10:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County commissioners voted Thursday night to move forward with posting a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking independent, third-party reappr.... Read More

Rick Hall Announces Reelection Bid for Rutherford County Commissioner District 3

Dec 11, 2025 at 05:35 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Conservative Republican Rick Hall has officially announced his reelection campaign for Rutherford County Commissioner, District 3, and will r.... Read More

TSSAA Legislative Council Approves Key Bylaw Changes on Eligibility, Transfers, and Coaching Rules

Dec 11, 2025 at 03:53 pm by Primetime Sports

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Legislative Council convened Thursday at the Courtyard by Marriott in Mt. Juliet fo.... Read More
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⏩Brutal Cold Snap to Grip Rutherford County This Weekend

Dec 11, 2025 at 03:36 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Residents of Rutherford County are bracing for a sharp plunge in temperatures as an Arctic cold front sweeps through Middle Tennessee.... Read More

Fatal I-840 Collision Claims Life of Vietnam Veteran John “Frank” Spickler

Dec 11, 2025 at 12:07 pm by WGNS News

  (RUTHERFORD / WILSON COUNTY, TN) WGNS has new information on a serious auto accident that occurred this past week on I-840 between Murfreesboro and Lebanon, Tennessee..... Read More

Honoring a Tennessee Hero This Saturday: Alvin C. York's 138th Birthday

Dec 11, 2025 at 09:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center will host a special memorial from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. this Saturday (12/13/2025) to celebrate the 138th birthda.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council to Consider Firearms Auction, $1.5M Crime Grant, Rezoning, and Major Purchases

Dec 10, 2025 at 10:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council will review a wide array of purchasing, public safety, infrastructure, and zoning matters during its regular workshop.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn: Leaving Your Car Running Is Illegal and Dangerous in Tennessee

Dec 10, 2025 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As colder mornings and quick convenience stops become more frequent, Murfreesboro police are reminding drivers that leaving a vehicle running and u.... Read More

Mid-State Mourns the Passing of Jim Demos

Dec 10, 2025 at 08:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The mid-state lost a legend Wednesday morning with the passing of beloved restaurateur Jim Demos. Known not only for his role in shaping Middle Tennessee&rs.... Read More

Mayor and Rutherford County Purchasing Committee Eyes Independent Property Appraisals Hours After Ethics Meeting Regarding the Mayor

Dec 10, 2025 at 07:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Purchasing Committee met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., just 3.5 hours after the County Ethics Committee co.... Read More