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Doctors Warn of Triple‑Virus Season in Middle Tennessee as Flu Leads the Pack

Jan 05, 2026 at 07:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee hospitals are heading into the heart of respiratory‑virus season, and the latest CDC data confirms what many families ar.... Read More

TN Historic Preservation Grants: More Than $1 Million Awarded Last Cycle--New Grant Window Opens Jan. 19th

Jan 05, 2026 at 04:38 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Historical Commission is opening its next round of Federal Historic Preservation Fund grants, with applications accepted from Janua.... Read More

Relay First Lap Returns to Oaklands Mansion this Saturday

Jan 05, 2026 at 03:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro residents are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a global moment of hope as the American Cancer Society hosts its an.... Read More

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Transitioning Flight Program Back In-House

Jan 05, 2026 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Starting in March 2026, Vanderbilt LifeFlight, the comprehensive medical transport program within Vanderbilt Health, will begin transitioning its flight services b.... Read More

AAA Says Tennessee Fuel Costs Holding Steady Despite Global Tensions

Jan 05, 2026 at 11:39 am by WGNS News

Tennessee (WGNS News) - Drivers in the Volunteer state are easing into the new year with a bit of welcome news at the pump. After a couple of weeks of small ups and downs, t.... Read More

Jeff McKinney Seeks GOP Nomination for Circuit Court Clerk

Jan 05, 2026 at 09:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - U.S. Army veteran and longtime public servant Jeff McKinney has officially announced his candidacy for Rutherford County Circuit Court Cl.... Read More

UT-TSU Extension Encourages Homeowners to Consider Winter Beauty in Landscaping

Jan 05, 2026 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - The UT-TSU Agricultural Extension Service at the Lane Agri-Park is reminding residents that winter interest is often overlooked when choosing.... Read More

Joint City Council–Planning Commission Meeting Will Focus on Design Standards

Jan 05, 2026 at 08:57 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - The Murfreesboro City Council and the Planning Commission will come together for a Joint Conceptual Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025, to re.... Read More

Op-Ed on "Balancing School Choice and Accountability"

Jan 05, 2026 at 08:13 am by WGNS News

Op-Ed on "Balancing School Choice and Accountability" by JC BowmanExecutive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee The brave new world of K-12 education, where school.... Read More

Building Dreams Together: Journey Home Looks Ahead With Renewed Purpose

Jan 04, 2026 at 06:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (wgns nEWS) - As 2026 begins, The Journey Home is taking a moment to look back with gratitude and look forward with renewed determination. Leadership says t.... Read More

TN Department of Agriculture Kicks Off New Renewal Process for Pesticides

Jan 04, 2026 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is rolling out a new chapter in pesticide certification, and it officially begins this coming Monday (1/5/2026.... Read More

Chess Match at the Courthouse Corral

Jan 04, 2026 at 05:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Rutherford County may soon see a different kind of showdown—one fought with bishops and pawns. Rutherford County Assessor of Property.... Read More