Governor Bill Lee

Who’s Running in Tuesday’s Election? Gun Store Burglary & Coach Mack Hawks Retires | May 4, 2026

May 04, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 4, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate a smash-and-grab burglary at Black Frog Arms and Range, where suspe.... Read More

Tennessee Legislative Session 2026: School Vouchers, State Budget, and Infrastructure Updates

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:21 am by Producer

Tennessee’s $58.3 billion state budget is officially locked in, but the real story lies in the eleventh-hour compromises that defined the 2026 legislative session. .... Read More

TN State Rep. Mike Sparks: School Bus Safety Bills & Nashville Traffic Updates

Apr 16, 2026 at 11:13 am by Producer

Tennessee's legislative halls are buzzing with debates over school bus safety and local infrastructure that could reshape the daily commute for thousands. State Representati.... Read More

Tennessee Grieves After Deadly School Bus Collision

Mar 28, 2026 at 04:46 am by WGNS News

CARROLL COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded around noon on Friday (03/27/2026) afternoon in Carroll County when a Montgomery County schools bus carrying Ken.... Read More

Sen. Reeves Announces Agriculture Grant for Evans Plant Farm

Feb 28, 2026 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - State Senator Shane Reeves (R, Murfreesboro) says a new state investment is headed straight into the heart of Rutherford County agriculture. Reeves an.... Read More

Bridging the Gap: The Push for the Rocky Fork Road I-24 Interchange

Jan 22, 2026 at 11:11 am by Producer

In this episode, Bryan Barrett sits down with State Representative Mike Sparks to discuss a pivotal meeting between Governor Bill Lee, the Smyrna State Delegation, and Town.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Rutherford Schools Rezoning Push, Memphis Guard Dispute & Holiday Parades Kick Off | Nov. 25, 2025

Nov 25, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Tuesday, November 25, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County Schools advance rezoning plans ahead of next year&rsquo.... Read More

New Growth, Tower, and Hangar Projects Take Off at Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Oct 21, 2025 at 10:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Changes, upgrades, and future projects are underway at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport as Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Guard Deployment Debate, School Success, Transit Expansion & Tourism Growth | Oct. 1, 2025

Oct 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

📋 Show Notes – Wednesday, October 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Senator Jeff Yarbrough challenges the legality of Tennessee National Gu.... Read More

Tennessee Passes Law to Boost Funding for Child Advocacy Centers, Forensic Interviews

Jun 09, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Legislation aimed at strengthening support for child advocacy centers and forensic interviewers across Tennessee has been approved by the General Ass.... Read More

Bluff City Task Force Makes Impact in First Month with Arrests, Gun Seizures

May 31, 2025 at 03:07 pm by WGNS News

MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Perhaps the next time you head to Memphis for sightseeing or business, it will be a tad safer than before, after a newly formed partnership between.... Read More

Avoid Contractor Scams: Statewide Awareness Week Promotes Consumer Protection

May 16, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May 19-23, 2025 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week in Tennessee. During this week, the Tennessee Department of Commerce.... Read More

New Resolutions Target Mentorship and Student Mental Health, Led by Rep. Sparks

Apr 08, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna, recently passed two resolutions aimed at promoting mentorship and improving mental health among Tennessee students. House Joint Resolut.... Read More

Almaville Volunteer Fire Department Secures Grant Funding from Tennessee

Jan 23, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Almaville Volunteer Fire Department in Smyrna is one of 245 volunteer fire departments in Tennessee to receive a portion of the recently approved grants.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More

Federal Aid Denied for Rutherford County After Severe Weather

Jun 25, 2024 at 10:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Earlier this month, in the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee requested a Major Disaster.... Read More

Tennessee Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Rutherford County After Devastating Storms

Jun 14, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee earlier this year on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a Major.... Read More

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