Smyrna News

From TN to NC: MTE Crews Reflect on Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Helene

Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We are slowly learning more about the work done by MTE crews that went to North Carolina and East Tennessee to help communities uncover from the catast.... Read More

MTSU Professor and Students Track Early Voting Trends in Rutherford County

Oct 23, 2024 at 04:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Central Murfreesboro has the lowest early voting turnout in Rutherford County so far, data from the Rutherford County Election Commission show as t.... Read More

From “VIP Tasks” to Nephew Imposters: Local Law Enforcement Warn of Creative Scams

Oct 23, 2024 at 11:31 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) is sounding the alarm on part-time job scams that are targeting loca.... Read More

High Dollar Haul at the Smyrna CVS: Hit with Brazen $2K Theft

Oct 21, 2024 at 09:55 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – In what could only be described as an odd and astronomically high value heist at a drug store in Rutherford County, the Smyrna Police Department hopes to.... Read More

Drive-Through Trunk or Treat with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force

Oct 21, 2024 at 08:23 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Police officers, Sheriff's Deputies, firefighters and other first responders will hand out candy to kids during the annual Rutherford County Tr.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Fuel Cost Averaging $2.77 in Rutherford County on Monday, October 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:32 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,82.... Read More

Driver of Logging Truck Charged After Toddler Killed in Rutherford County Crash

Oct 18, 2024 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN – A man is facing felony charges following a tragic accident that occurred late last week on the 6300 block of Couchville Pike—an in.... Read More

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Gun Stolen in Smyrna Burglary

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:01 pm by Chandelar Williams

MT. JULIET, TENN. - A routine traffic stop in Mt. Juliet led to the arrest of a Nashville man and the recovery of a stolen handgun linked to a Smyrna burglary. Officers pulled.... Read More

Four Tennessee Leaders Recognized for Advancing Adoption and Foster Care Policy

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:12 pm by WGNS News

The Adoption Project honored four leaders this week whose support of public policies to improve the adoption and foster care systems is making a real impact in the lives of ch.... Read More

Driver Ticketed in Christiana School Zone for 49 MPH Over School Zone Speed Limit

Oct 17, 2024 at 06:01 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Speeding through school zones continues to present challenges for Rutherford County authorities, despite efforts to curb dangerous driving. Rutherford.... Read More

Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway Intersection to Close for Weekend Roadwork in Rutherford County

Oct 17, 2024 at 12:55 pm by Chandelar Williams

SMYRNA, TENN. - Rutherford County drivers should prepare for a full closure at the intersection of Jefferson Pike and Sam Ridley Parkway/Nissan Drive this weekend. Starti.... Read More

A Senior Citizen and his Nissan Leave the Sheriff’s Office Puzzled by Bizarre Break-In

Oct 17, 2024 at 11:47 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In an era where security cameras are as common as front doors, it seems some folks still forget that Big Brother—or at least Ring Doorbell—.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

Discounts and Detention: Woman Caught Shoplifting Again at Murfreesboro Walmart

Oct 16, 2024 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Murfreesboro police officers responded to a call at Walmart on Old Fort Parkway, only to encounter a familiar face—a 33-year-old Smyrna woman who deci.... Read More

Traffic Fatalities Among Teens Rise: How BITZ and Nissan Are Driving Change

Oct 15, 2024 at 07:16 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Motor vehicle crashes continue to be the No. 1 cause of preventable death in teens in the United States. Be in the Zone (BITZ), a teen driver safety p.... Read More

Join the Action: Special Olympics Fall Games Kick Off in Rutherford County

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:18 pm by WGNS News

Special Olympics Tennessee’s State Fall Games are in Rutherford County this weekend, October 18 and 19. Volunteers are still needed for both event days, and everyone is.... Read More

AAA: TN Gas Prices Surge 12 Cents

Oct 14, 2024 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

Gas prices across the state reversed course and surged 12 cents higher over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.85 which is 10 cents.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

  On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

Former Combat Veteran and Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan Announces Re-election Bid

Oct 08, 2024 at 09:20 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA – Former Marine combat veteran, Smyrna Town Councilman Steve Sullivan, announced his re-election bid to continue the work he began eight years ago: improving infr.... Read More