Smyrna News

Rutherford County Housing: 25-Year Perspective on Price Fluctuations Compared Other Areas and the U.S.

Feb 24, 2025 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The U.S. housing market has witnessed substantial changes over the past two decades, with certain regions experiencing pronounced booms and busts while.... Read More

Smyrna's Hoodie Houdini Allegedly Steals iPad with Fake QR Code

Feb 20, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS Radio News

SMYRNA, Tenn. – The Smyrna Police Department is currently trying to track down the Hoodie Houdini, otherwise known as a dude wearing a multi colored hoodie filled with e.... Read More

Percy Priest Lake Operations Adjusted Amid Cold Weather and Icing Conditions

Feb 19, 2025 at 10:40 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively managing water releases from local reservoirs in the aftermath of significant rainfall.... Read More

BFI Waste Systems Drops Appeal for Northern Expansion in Rutherford County

Feb 18, 2025 at 01:56 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC, operating Middle Point Landfill, announced Tuesday that it has dropped its appeal regarding the Central Tennessee.... Read More

Bookmobiles Reimagined: Serving Rural Communities in Rutherford County Today

Feb 18, 2025 at 12:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The tried-and-true bookmobile of the past is no longer the same as the bookmobile of today, at least not in the way you remember it from childhood. Acc.... Read More

UPDATE - Smyrna, TN Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison on Child Exploitation Charges

Feb 17, 2025 at 08:51 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - 43-Year-old Peter Allen Snyder of Smyrna, Tennessee, was sentenced over one week ago to spend the next 20 years in a federal prison after having pled guilty to.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, TN Welcomes Three New Trustees for 2025

Feb 17, 2025 at 04:58 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce three new members to its 2025 Board of Trustees. Laura Davidson, LaShan Dixon and Tim.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices Still Low, But Not "Brag to Your Friends" Low

Feb 17, 2025 at 07:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Gas prices continue to fluctuate in Rutherford County as we move into a new week. On Monday (Feb. 17, 2025) morning, prices throughout the county avera.... Read More

The Growing Challenge of Affordable Housing in Rutherford and Williamson Counties in Middle Tennessee

Feb 14, 2025 at 12:46 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Middle Tennessee, with its picturesque landscapes and thriving communities, has seen substantial growth in recent years. Cities within Rutherford and W.... Read More

MTSU Jones College of Business, BERC: Economic Impact of Middle Point Landfill - A Study on Closure Consequences

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An economic impact study recently conducted by the Business and Economic Research Center (BERC) at Middle Tennessee State Univ.... Read More

Cupid's Broken Arrow: Don’t Break the Law or Let Emotions Interfere with Driving

Feb 13, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like swerving while trying to steal a kiss from your significant other, especially if you’ve just w.... Read More

Enhancing Skills: TCAT Receives Nissan Vehicles for Student Training

Feb 13, 2025 at 09:19 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna donated a Nissan Pathfinder to TCAT Shelbyville and an Infiniti QX55 to TCAT McMinnville this week for their automotiv.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Files House Bill 216 for the Quick Removal of Squatters in Tennessee

Feb 12, 2025 at 10:09 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - State Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, has taken a decisive step to support commercial property owners in Tennessee by introducing House Bill 216, aimed.... Read More

Environmental Accountability: Insights from Middle Point Landfill

Feb 10, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join us today on the WGNS Action Line as we delve into the important topic of environmental accountability with Mike Classen, General Manager of Middle.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices 6th Lowest in State and Tennessee Ranks 5th Lowest Prices in America

Feb 10, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting the week of February 10, 2025, in Rutherford County, the average price of 87 octane gasoline is currently $2.67 per gallon. Rutherford County.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

Handful of Rutherford County Residents Take Home the Bucks in Tennessee Lottery Games

Feb 06, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Several people are starting the year off with a bang in Rutherford County, with one lucky recipient winning half a million dollars in the Powerball Dou.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Rutherford County School Bus Drivers Demand 35% Pay Increase Amid Rising Expenses

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:07 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School bus drivers contracted by the Rutherford County Schools are busy throughout the academic year transporting students, to and from school…&.... Read More

Smyrna Police Officer Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft

Feb 05, 2025 at 05:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest of a Smyrna Police Officer on Wednesday. Following an investigation by TBI special agents.... Read More