Smyrna News

Rutherford County Boast One of the Lowest Unemployment Rates in the Entire State - Where Do Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne Rank?

May 22, 2025 at 07:13 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - All but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April, according to newly released data from the Tennessee.... Read More

UPDATE: Medium Voltage, Major Impact: Schneider Electric’s Recent Expansion in Rutherford and Wilson Counties

May 22, 2025 at 05:18 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: MOUNT JULIET & SMYRNA, Tenn. — Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, is making a major impact on Middle Tennessee’s.... Read More

Suspect Wanted in Smyrna Nabed After Riding Stolen Motorcycle Into Mt. Juliet

May 21, 2025 at 10:00 pm by WGNS News

MT JULIET, TN — A stolen motorcycle was safely recovered and a wanted suspect taken into custody this week, thanks to advanced technology and a swift police response in.... Read More

New Women’s Heart Clinic Brings Specialized Cardiac Care to Rutherford County

May 21, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has officially opened the doors to its new Women’s Heart Clinic, marking a significant step forwa.... Read More

Reading Proficiency and Promotion: How TCAP Scores Impact 3rd Graders

May 21, 2025 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In Tennessee, a new law requires third-grade students to demonstrate reading proficiency to advance to fourth grade. This initiative was aimed at ensur.... Read More

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⏩Severe Storms Swept Across Rutherford County Tuesday Afternoon

May 20, 2025 at 06:53 pm by WGNS Radio News

BRYAN BARRETT SHARES SOME OF THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS SUBMITTED PLUS TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE DAMAGE REPORTSRUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Severe storms swept through Rutherford Co.... Read More

UPDATE: Deadly Shooting Shuts Down I-24 in Rutherford County on Sunday

May 19, 2025 at 07:38 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – What began as an ordinary Sunday drive on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County turned into a scene of tragedy and chaos, as traffic came to a compl.... Read More

We’re Not the Cheapest, But We’re Definitely Not Brentwood: Rutherford County Gas Watch

May 19, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — Nothing screams “almost there” like landing second place in the national race for cheapest gas. Tennessee is proudly polishing its silver.... Read More

Rep. Sparks and Sen. Reeves Champion Cemetery School Restoration with State Funding

May 15, 2025 at 01:40 pm by WGNS News

Summary: In Nashville, State Rep. Mike Sparks and State Sen Shane Reeves helped get $250,000 to help fix and protect the Cemetery Community in Rutherford County. Two gro.... Read More

⏩ TriStar StoneCrest Files Application to Open Freestanding ER in Murfreesboro

May 15, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna is taking steps to expand emergency care access in Rutherford County with plans to build a fre.... Read More

Tennessee Veterinarian Warns of Dangerous Pest Threatening Livestock and Pets

May 14, 2025 at 10:40 am by WGNS News

The numbers are clear—people love their pets. In places like Rutherford County, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 45.5% of households own at least.... Read More

New Study Ranks Tennessee 9th in U.S. Construction Spending

May 13, 2025 at 03:35 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - A new study by Texas-based construction company Twisted Nail shows which U.S. states are spending the most money on commercial construction. Tennessee ranks 9th in.... Read More

MTSU Senior Tiffany Parker Gains Real-World Experience as State Legislative Intern

May 13, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in.... Read More

Rep. Mike Sparks encourages Rutherford Co. families to apply for Education Freedom Scholarships

May 13, 2025 at 11:21 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, is encouraging interested families in Rutherford County to apply for Education Freedom Scholarships beginn.... Read More

Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Locating Armed Burglary Suspects in Rutherford and Davidson Counties

May 09, 2025 at 05:52 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating multiple armed suspects involved in a.... Read More