Nissan Foundation Names Discovery Center as a 2024 Grant Recipient

Aug 09, 2024 at 08:51 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – Earlier this year, the Nissan Foundation named the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring as a 2024 grant recipient. The Nissan Foundation grant will help.... Read More

Man Arrested in Smithville for Allegedly Soliciting Sexual Favors from Teen

Aug 08, 2024 at 12:52 pm by WGNS News

SMITHVILLE, TN - In nearby Smithville, TN, a 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in addition to soliciting “sexua.... Read More

MTSU College of Education joins Nissan partnership to boost skills by training career technical educators for local high schools

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education is training Nissan automotive employees to teach technical courses in loca.... Read More

Tennessee Board of Regents and Google Announce Workforce Training Opfor Stu

Aug 07, 2024 at 01:07 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and Google announced a new partnership Tuesday that will help thousands of Tennessee community and technical college students earn Go.... Read More

David Aydelott Named New Conductor of Ethos Wind Symphony

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The Board of Directors and faculty of the Ethos Youth Ensembles are excited to announce that David Aydelott will be the new conductor of the.... Read More

Annual Hummingbird Festival Returns to Murfreesboro's Barfield Crescent Park

Aug 06, 2024 at 07:11 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The annual hummingbird festival will return to Murfreesboro later this month at Barfield Crescent Park… That was assistant parks and rec. director Ra.... Read More

U.S. Senate Just Took a Big Step to Hold Big Tech Accountable for Children’s Safety

Aug 05, 2024 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since 1998—the last year Congress passed a major law to reform the tech industry and protect children in the virtual space—a lot has changed. I.... Read More

100-Year Anniversary of Walter Hill Elementary School

Aug 05, 2024 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Much has changed over the past 100 years. In 1924, a new car, like the Model T, cost about $290, and fuel was just 11 cents per gallon. A new home coul.... Read More

Ex-Convict Arrested for Sunday's Random Attacks on 2 Women in Downtown Nashville

Aug 05, 2024 at 08:00 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - A 32-year-old convicted felon is in custody for Sunday afternoon’s random attacks on two women downtown. The accused was placed into custody by Metro Nas.... Read More

Teen Charged with Felony Possession of Counterfeit Money

Aug 02, 2024 at 09:53 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A teenager who allegedly tried to pass $500 of fake $20 bills Tuesday at Dollar General in Walter Hill was apprehended after he ran from deputies, a Ru.... Read More

Transfer Station Construction Began Wednesday

Jul 31, 2024 at 07:52 pm by WGNS

Walter Hill, TN - Construction of the new Rutherford County Transfer Station on 200-acres behind Middle Point Landfill is underway. Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr said it be.... Read More

Friday: Danny Patel

Jul 29, 2024 at 07:00 am by WGNS

FRIDAY:  Danny Patel is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for generously giving back to the community in many ways. Danny Patel will receive flowers from Jenny Harri.... Read More

MTSU’s College of Education Awarded Over $8.5M for Early Childhood Development Program

Jul 26, 2024 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Early Learning Programs, supported by the College of Education, recently received over $8..... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Investigate Shots Fired Call

Jul 26, 2024 at 12:06 am by WGNS News

(UPDATED) MURFREESBORO, TN - The sound of gunshots prompted area residents to call the police on Thursday evening in downtown Murfreesboro. The shots were reportedly fired on.... Read More

Worker Dies in Smyrna Construction Accident

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:47 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - A man was killed in Smyrna on Thursday morning during a work-related incident. The situation unfolded at around 11:15 AM. Public Information Officer Heather Kent.... Read More

Fatal Shooting in Beechgrove: Investigation Leads to Arrest of Phillip Lee Meadows

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN - A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Beechgrove on Wednesday (July 24, 2024). Thomas Anthony Randolph reportedly had a confronta.... Read More

UPDATE: Two Murder-Suicide's Reported in Nashville Area on Tuesday

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:45 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN - Nashville Homicide Unit detectives are investigating an apparent attempted murder-suicide involving gunfire inside a residence in the 2100 block of Burns Stree.... Read More

High Schoolers Acquire STEM-Ulating Hands-On Experience at MTSU Science College Camp

Jul 25, 2024 at 11:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sean Vornhagen didn’t mind the burning smell inside the Middle Tennessee State University chemistry lab. He loves science &ldq.... Read More

Old Fort Golf Course Scheduled to Re-Open Aug. 30 After Renovations

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:29 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reo.... Read More

Senator Dawn White Earns 100% NFIB Small Business Voting Record

Jul 24, 2024 at 05:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The state office of the National Federation of Independent Business said today that Senator Dawn White achieved a 100% NFIB voting record in the 2023-2.... Read More