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MTSU Brought nearly 60 CAP Cadets from 31 States to Rutherford County

Aug 01, 2026 at 12:23 pm by WGNS News

above photo by Jimmy Hart MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County played host to some of the nation’s brightest young minds this summer as almost 60 Civil Air Patro.... Read More

No Injuries Reported in La Vergne Semi–Dump Truck Collision

Aug 01, 2026 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

La VERGNE, TN (WGNS) - Drivers who traveled along Waldron Road last Friday afternoon may remember the unexpected slowdown near Jones Boulevard. Around 2:00 PM, La Vergne Polic.... Read More

Illiteracy in Rutherford County: More Than a School Issue — It’s a Community Issue!

Aug 01, 2026 at 07:19 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Illiteracy isn’t something most folks talk about over coffee at Donut Country, but it’s a very real challenge here in Rutherford Cou.... Read More

UPDATE | Murfreesboro Police Identify Two Men Killed in Saddlebrook Apartments Shooting

Jul 31, 2026 at 06:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have released the names of the two men killed in an apparent murder-sui.... Read More

Free Friday Night Live Concert Brings Music, Art Crawl and Downtown Fun to Murfreesboro

Jul 29, 2026 at 09:53 pm

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro invites the community to our free, Friday Night Live concert on the west side of the Historic Downtown Square, August 7. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Continues to Challenge Tennessee Comptroller and a Push to Reclassify Rental Homes as Commercial Property

Jul 29, 2026 at 02:51 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is accusing the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and its Division of Property.... Read More

The Hidden Danger in Your Garage: Why E-Bikes are Treating Doctors to Motorcycle-Level Trauma in Some Cases

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:02 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Electric bicycles have surged in popularity across the country, transforming from a niche commuting alternative into a neighborh.... Read More

Commentary: Paper-Mâché Monsters, Impossible Flights and the Magic of Old Movies

Jul 28, 2026 at 12:39 am

COMMENTARY — Sometimes the greatest escape is found not in flawless special effects or perfectly logical storylines, but in simply letting go and enjoying the ride. Dr..... Read More

FREE Rutherford County "Back to School Bash" August 8 at New MMC Location

Jul 27, 2026 at 01:54 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A combination of medical experts, local school representatives, first responders like the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office hav.... Read More

A SURPRISE GEORGE DeVAULT SCHOLARSHIP STEALS THE SHOW

Jul 25, 2026 at 11:37 pm

FRANKLIN, TN (WGNS) - Franklin was buzzing Saturday (7/25/2026) evening as several hundred broadcasters from every corner of the Volunteer State filled the Performing Arts Cen.... Read More

MTSU Researchers Explore the Secret Clock Inside Honeybees

Jul 25, 2026 at 08:26 am

MTSU photo by J. Intintoli LASCASSAS, TN (WGNS) - Out at the MTSU Small Farm in Lascassas, the soundtrack is unmistakable: a steady, vibrating hum from thousands of honeybees.... Read More

Op-Ed: School Lunches in Tennessee

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:39 am

Op-Ed: School Lunches in TennesseeBy: JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee If you want to understand Tennessee school lunches, imag.... Read More

Adams' Family Vision Still Shaping Elder Care Across 11 States with NHC

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A major corporate citizen is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC), headquartered just off the historic.... Read More

Topping‑Out Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for MTSU’s New Flight Training Center

Jul 25, 2026 at 05:31 am

MTSU photo (above) by J. Intintoli SHELBYVILLE, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University, the city of Shelbyville and Hoar Construction celebrated a major mileston.... Read More

Heat Rising on the Square Tonight: Murfreesboro Gears Up for Hot Chicken Festival

Jul 25, 2026 at 04:53 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s Historic Downtown Square is no stranger to big crowds, lively gatherings, and the kind of hometown energy that makes a summer ev.... Read More

Inside the Virtual Dementia Tour: Experiencing the Reality of Alzheimer's

Jul 24, 2026 at 06:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS Radio) - For families watching a loved one navigate the confusing and often frightening journey of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, under.... Read More

Eminent Domain Now on the Table for new Jail Site as Price Dispute Heats Up

Jul 23, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s long‑running jail saga has entered a new chapter, and this one comes with urgency, frustration, and a looming deadline from.... Read More

Murfreesboro Church Theft: Detectives Search for Suspects and Vehicles

Jul 21, 2026 at 03:48 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify suspects involved in a theft at a local church.... Read More

Murfreesboro Seeks Public Input on Federal Housing and Community Funding Plan

Jul 20, 2026 at 07:43 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro residents and community organizations are being invited to review and comment on the city’s proposed plan for using f.... Read More

Life-Plus-12-Year Sentence Upheld in Rutherford County Murder Case Over $50 Debt

Jul 20, 2026 at 07:27 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) – A man convicted of murdering a 32-year-old MTSU worker over a $50 debt has lost his appeal before the Tennessee Court of C.... Read More