Tullahoma Economic Development Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award

Sep 11, 2024 at 11:51 am by WGNS News

TULLAHOMA, TN - Sitting about 45-minutes southeast of Murfreesboro and straddling both Coffee and Franklin Counties, is a city known for their high tech advancements in ae.... Read More

MTSU Fall Enrollment Up 1.7% Despite FAFSA Challenges

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee State University boasts a second consecutive year of enrollment growth, recording a 1.7% year-over-year increase this fall, P.... Read More

Light Up the Night for Child Abuse Victims!

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:11 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Guests wore white attire, danced under the stars, mixed and mingled, played casino games, and enjoyed a beautiful summer evening with friends that bene.... Read More

Teens Spotted Climbing Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial F/A-18 Hornet in Smyrna

Sep 10, 2024 at 11:13 am by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – This past Sunday, juveniles were reportedly seen climbing onto the Blue Angels jet that serves as a memorial for Captain Jeff Kuss, the pilot tragically kil.... Read More

The Rutherford County District Attorney’s Show Looks at Unfinished Justice as the Gregory Hawkins Murder Case Remains Unsolved and a Legal Shift in Juvenile Court Cases

Sep 10, 2024 at 07:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on The WGNS Action Line, we take a journey through some of Rutherford County’s most haunting criminal cases. Host J. Paul Newman, retired f.... Read More

Average Gas Prices in Rutherford County on Monday were $2.69 Per Gallon

Sep 09, 2024 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee gas prices continued to decline over last week, falling nine cents on average. Tennessee also moved to the third least expensive market in the country. The .... Read More

Convicted Felon Arrested For Aggravated Rape In Houseboat On Percy Priest Lake

Sep 09, 2024 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN - Convicted felon Tyree Watson, 42, was arrested early Sunday morning on multiple felony charges after a woman said he strangled and raped her on his houseboat i.... Read More

Murfreesboro Firefighters Save Calico Kitten from 10-Foot-Deep Storm Drain – Cat May Bring New Owner Good Luck

Sep 09, 2024 at 12:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) added another heartwarming chapter to their service record over the past weekend. Firefighters wi.... Read More

I'm Undecided Now, What Am I Gonna Do? Too Many Choices?

Sep 08, 2024 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Magically, as the weather cools slightly—we’re suddenly blessed with a gazillion choices of fun events to attend!  The week ahead off.... Read More

Happy 40th Birthday LEADERSHIP RUTHERFORD!

Sep 07, 2024 at 10:53 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Vince Lombardi said, “Leaders aren’t born, they are made”! When you look at graduates from 40-years of LEADERSHIP RUTHERFORD CLASSES.... Read More

Construction of the new Murfreesboro Transit Center is progressing well!

Sep 07, 2024 at 08:17 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – The $17.1 million transit center that the City of Murfreesboro is constructing near the corner of the New Salem Highway and Bridge Avenue is coming al.... Read More

Tourism In Rutherford County Generated $772,865,400 In Visitor Spending In 2023

Sep 06, 2024 at 10:46 pm by WGNS News

  Rutherford County, Tenn. – Visitors to Rutherford County generated $772,865,400 in spending in 2023, a 3.78% increase from 2022, according to newly released data.... Read More

La Vergne Prepares for Annual Fall Festival on September 14

Sep 06, 2024 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. - The La Vergne Fall Festival, a free music and vendor event, is scheduled for September 14, 2024 with a special Cruise-In on September 13 to kick-off th.... Read More

TwelveStone Health Partners Sells Long-Term Care and MEDIpack service

Sep 05, 2024 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of Guardian Pharmacy Services, one of the nation’s largest and most innovative long-term care p.... Read More

Casey Clark died early Thursday morning

Sep 05, 2024 at 10:12 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN – Ironically, it has only been five days since we told you that community advocate and long-time WGNS listener Casey Clark was facing some serious medic.... Read More

Local Resident Marvin Whitworth Honored for Lifelong Commitment to Conservation

Sep 05, 2024 at 07:21 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors Chairman Marvin Whitworth was inducted into the National Ass.... Read More

A Tale of Effortless Home Decorating in a Murfreesboro Shoplifting Case

Sep 04, 2024 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – In a world where DIY meets YOLO, a mysterious woman, armed with a smile and a gray Adidas cap, embarked on the ultimate home improvement project that.... Read More

Murfreesboro Fire Fighters Responded to 1,950 Calls Last Month

Sep 04, 2024 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department (MFRD) was very busy last month, responding to a variety of calls. In August, they responded to 1,950.... Read More

TBI Warns Sextortion Emails Could Hit Your Inbox and Parents Should Also Warn Children of Scam

Sep 04, 2024 at 01:50 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued what they are calling a “Cyber Alert,” to warn Tennesseans about a scam known as &.... Read More

The Upcoming Special Kids Fall Golf Classic is Nearing

Sep 03, 2024 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On Friday, November 1st, area residents, business and community leaders will play a game of golf "Fore" the kids of Special Kids Therapy and Nursing Ce.... Read More