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World’s Largest Punk Record Collection Finds New Home at MTSU

Mar 30, 2026 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The world’s largest collection of punk records has officially arrived at Middle Tennessee State University, marking the beginning of a major.... Read More

Rutherford County Leading Majority of Counties in New Home Construction as National Housing Shortage Persists

Mar 30, 2026 at 12:32 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new study released by Construction Coverage is shedding light on a widening gap between housing trends in Tennessee and across the United States, a.... Read More

National Old‑time Banjo Contest Makes Its Comeback

Mar 30, 2026 at 08:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Mark your calendars, because one of Middle Tennessee’s most cherished traditions is officially on the books. Uncle Dave Macon Days and Roots.... Read More

Structure Fire Disrupts Traffic, Gas Prices Surge, and New Hands-Free Crackdown Begins | Mar. 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 30, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Traffic disruptions in Murfreesboro after a structure fire near Leaf Avenue and East Clark Boule.... Read More
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MFRD Battles Structure Fire Sunday Afternoon on E. Clark near Leaf Ave.

Mar 29, 2026 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sunday (3/29/2026) afternoon brought an unexpected slowdown for drivers on the east side of Murfreesboro after a residential fire forced the closur.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Holy Week Tradition Brings Downtown Churches Together Again

Mar 29, 2026 at 03:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Holy Week has arrived, and with it comes one of Murfreesboro’s most enduring and quietly powerful traditions: downtown churches joining hands.... Read More

MFRD'S Quick Response Stops Shed Fire from Spreading on Veterans Parkway

Mar 29, 2026 at 09:28 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A small storage shed fire on Veterans Parkway could have turned into something much larger Saturday afternoon, but a fast response from Murfreesbor.... Read More

Tennessee's "Six Little Springtime Winters" and One Confused Newcomer

Mar 29, 2026 at 09:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - So you moved to Rutherford County six months ago, lured by the promise of the sunny South. Spring arrived two weeks ago, and you’ve had a.... Read More

Tennessee’s Front‑End Crash Rate Is Among the Nation’s Worst. Can We Fix It?

Mar 29, 2026 at 08:27 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE (WGNS) - The Volunteer State sits in the middle of a troubling national hotspot for fatal front‑end crashes, and new federal data shows just how serious the problem.... Read More
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Four Suspects Apprehended After Early Sunday Morning Armed Robbery at Mt. Juliet Hotel

Mar 29, 2026 at 05:21 am by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, TN (WGNS) - In neighboring Mt. Juliet, a frightening early Sunday (3/29/2026) morning armed robbery ended with all four suspects in custody thanks to a mix of ad.... Read More

From Murfreesboro to Croatia: Founder Steve Cates and the Cripple Creek Cloggers Keep Tradition Moving

Mar 28, 2026 at 11:28 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - After kicking off a new round of teaching sessions in January, the Cripple Creek Cloggers are heading into a packed spring performance season.... Read More

La Vergne Police Welcomes New Officer, Honors Academy Graduate

Mar 28, 2026 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - The La Vergne Police Department celebrated both new beginnings and hard‑earned accomplishments during a ceremony Friday (3/27/2026) at La Vergne City.... Read More

Four Local Schools Locked Down Friday After Separate Reports; No Threats Found

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police and Rutherford County Sherriff's deputies spent much of Friday responding to unrelated school safety scares — all of whic.... Read More

Tennessee Grieves After Deadly School Bus Collision

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:46 am by WGNS News

CARROLL COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded around noon on Friday (03/27/2026) afternoon in Carroll County when a Montgomery County schools bus carrying Ken.... Read More

MTSU’s Marie Patterson Enters PA Hall of Fame, Bringing Her Story Full Circle

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Marie Patterson’s journey to becoming one of Tennessee’s most influential voices in physician assistant education started long before s.... Read More

April Activities at Lane Agri-Park

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:38 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Anthony Tuggle, director of the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service, April arrives Wednesday and brings a month of exciting events. One.... Read More

Stalking Allegations Lead to Indictments Against Middle Tennessee Deputy

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:31 am by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, TN (WGNS) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has led to the arrest of a Williamson County Sheriff’s Office deputy on charges tied to.... Read More

Oakland High's FFA Outstanding at State Convention

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:27 am by WGNS News

GATLINBURG, TN (WGNS) - The 98th Tennessee FFA (Future Farmers of America) State Convention wrapped-up this past week in Gatlinburg and Oakland High School&rsqu.... Read More

City Council Disburses $598,525 to Local Non-Profits

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, March 26, 2026, to approve the Community Investment Trust funding of qualified charitable organizations.... Read More

LPR Technology Quickly Locates Missing La Vergne Child in Alabama

Mar 27, 2026 at 07:59 pm by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - A 7-year-old child reported missing in a custodial interference case has been located safely in Alabama, and the non-custodial parent involved is now in.... Read More