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Rutherford County Cloggers Represent Tennessee at International Festival in Croatia

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:45 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County dance group is representing Tennessee and the United States on an international stage this we.... Read More

Operation Freedom Revoked Leads to 25 Arrests in Warren County Drug Investigation

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:36 pm

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) -  A six-month investigation into suspected illegal drug sales across nearby Warren County has led to more than 20 indictments and the ar.... Read More

Could Treated Railroad Ties Contaminate Your Vegetable Garden? Rutherford County Extension Agent Weighs In

Jul 16, 2026 at 09:14 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As raised bed gardening continues to surge in popularity across Middle Tennessee, many homeowners are looking for cost-effective mater.... Read More

Tennessee Adds 25,300 Jobs Over the Year While Rutherford County Awaits June Data

Jul 16, 2026 at 07:30 pm

TENNESSEE (WGNS News) - Tennessee’s unemployment rate moved slightly lower in June, returning to its lowest level of 2026 as employers continued to add jobs in several m.... Read More

National Youth Soccer Championships Bring Thousands to Rutherford County

Jul 16, 2026 at 06:40 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County is welcoming thousands of young athletes and visitors this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Championship.... Read More

Population Growth Reduces Rutherford County Farmland as Winter Canola Expands Statewide

Jul 16, 2026 at 06:29 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Summary: As Rutherford County continues to grow, the amount of land devoted to agriculture is shrinking. USDA figures show the.... Read More

Man Arrested After Vehicle Stolen with 1-Year-Old Child Inside in Nashville

Jul 15, 2026 at 08:34 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 43-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police said he stole a woman’s vehicle while her 1-year-old child was still inside. According to the.... Read More

Rutherford County Enrollment Nears as District Opens Its 53rd School - Plus Two Alternative Options for Parents

Jul 15, 2026 at 06:27 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) — Rutherford County Schools will soon begin accepting student enrollment information for the 2026-2027 academic year. Parents will b.... Read More

Local Property Appraisal Appeals Continue as Rutherford County Assessor Questions Payments to TNAAO

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:29 pm

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell continues to draw attention to concerns involving the assessment of property across.... Read More

Daphne David Leads Major Growth at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Jul 15, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Daphne David hasn’t been in Murfreesboro long, but she’s already shaping the future of health care across Rutherford County. Since steppi.... Read More

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Advances, Jail Decision Looms and MTSU Launches Presidential Search | July 15, 2026

Jul 15, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The U.S. House approves the Sunshine Protection Act, advancing a proposal to make daylight sav.... Read More

MTSU Board Approves Presidential Search Committee and National Recruitment Firm

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will lead the hunt for the university's next president after taking decisive action du.... Read More

Rutherford County Commission Faces Multi-Million Dollar Decision on Jail Facilities This Week

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Commission tackles a massive decision this Thursday regarding the future of the county's jail infrastructure. County leader.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Introduces Synergy and New Mobile App for 2026-2027 School Year

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:19 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big digital changes are taking place across Rutherford County classrooms, and school officials are highlighting two completely separate upgra.... Read More

Drone Trials in Nashville and Mt. Juliet Draw Interest from Murfreesboro Police

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:04 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Drones are becoming increasingly popular among police and fire departments across the country, and several Tennessee cities are testing the u.... Read More

U.S. House Votes to End Bi-Annual Clock Change for Rutherford County with Daylight Saving Time Bill

Jul 14, 2026 at 03:29 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGNS) - The U.S. House voted 308 to 117 on Tuesday to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, a crucial step toward making Daylight Saving Time permanent.... Read More

SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN Covers Dixie Like the Dew

Jul 14, 2026 at 12:46 pm

TENNESSEE (WGNS) - Wherever you roam in the Southland between now and Sunday, July 19 - whether you’re cruising through Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, o.... Read More

Student Enrollment is an Economic Indicator

Jul 14, 2026 at 10:25 am

By JC Bowman and Karolyn Marino -  Education statistics often show numbers in government reports: enrollment increases in some places, decreases in others, higher.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Challenges State Intervention in Rental Property Tax Dispute

Jul 14, 2026 at 10:15 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – More news from the Rutherford County Property Assessor's Office... Rob Mitchell has filed a Petition for Reconsideration with th.... Read More

Commentary: The Sedition Act and the Enduring Danger of Restricting a Free Press

Jul 14, 2026 at 09:45 am

COMMENTARY - This week marks the anniversary of a pivotal moment in the history of press freedom, when Congress passed the Sedition Act of 1798 and made certain criticism of t.... Read More