Rutherford County

Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires Back at Veto by County Mayor

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution.... Read More

United Way VITA Program: Free Tax Prep & Financial Support in Tennessee

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:09 am by Producer

Free tax preparation services are putting millions of dollars back into the pockets of Tennessee residents through the United Way’s VITA program. As we hit the peak of.... Read More

Affordable Pet Care & Spay/Neuter Services: The Beesley Animal Clinic Story

Feb 25, 2026 at 11:04 am by Producer

Spay and neuter surgeries save lives by reducing overpopulation and preventing serious health issues like pyometra and aggressive behavior in cats and dogs. Katie Peachy fro.... Read More

Smyrna Town Council Update: Infrastructure Growth, Nissan’s Impact, and Future Population Projections

Feb 19, 2026 at 10:20 am by Producer

Smyrna is no longer just a "feeder town" for Nashville; it is a primary destination in Middle Tennessee defined by strategic growth and a resilient community spirit. This ep.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Bills JUMP, After Recent Cold-Snap

Feb 18, 2026 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a period of punishing winter weather, residents in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are beginning to see the financial fal.... Read More

Rutherford County Man Indicted on Child Exploitation Charges Following TBI Investigation

Feb 16, 2026 at 02:30 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY –Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and.... Read More

DA Finds No Probable Cause in Mayor Carr Ethics Investigation

Feb 12, 2026 at 09:33 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has received formal notification from District Attorney General Jennings H. Jones stating that a review.... Read More

THP Welfare Checks After Ice Storm; Rutherford County Families Urged to Use TBI Hotline

Jan 27, 2026 at 07:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - As Rutherford County continues digging out from the ice and snow storm that swept across Middle Tennessee, state officials have launched a coo.... Read More

MTE Restoration Update: Tree Damage Causes Over 8,000 Outages; Homeowner Responsibilities Outlined

Jan 26, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) crews continue to battle widespread power outages this Monday as falling tree limbs—heavily weighed dow.... Read More

MTSU Shifts to Remote Operations Monday and Tuesday as Deep Freeze Sets In

Jan 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Middle Tennessee State University is joining the long list of institutions adjusting to the brutal winter weather gripping Rutherford County..... Read More

Ice Storm Conditions – Power Outages & Safety Reminders

Jan 25, 2026 at 08:13 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn (WGNS News) – Due to ongoing ice storm conditions across the service area, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is closely monitoring the system and respon.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for "Major Winter Storm" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 22, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to prepare for a significant and dangerous winter weather event moving into Middle.... Read More

From Texas to Maine, a Weather Beast Forms—Rutherford Prepares

Jan 22, 2026 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Weather forecasters—from the national desks to our local Middle Tennessee meteorologists—are unusually united this week, and that.... Read More

Major Winter Storm Update: Rutherford County in the "Battle Zone" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:38 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) – Forecast confidence is nearly absolute for a major winter storm moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. Ruther.... Read More

Rutherford County Bar Targeted Sunday in Bitcoin–MoneyGram Scam

Jan 18, 2026 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) – On Sunday afternoon (1/18/2026) a local bar was scammed out more than $1,700. Officials told WGNS News that after a caller purported.... Read More

Two Dead in I-840 Crash Near Almaville in Rutherford County

Jan 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED 1/12/2026: Major sections of I-840 in Rutherford County were shut down for several hours Sunday after the driver of an Audi lost control and struck a semi-truck.... Read More

Rutherford County #2 Lowest in Tennessee for November Unemployment

Jan 09, 2026 at 03:05 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS News) - Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people statewide in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly r.... Read More

New Funding Boosts Turkey Conservation, Rutherford County Turkeys are Strong!

Jan 06, 2026 at 08:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - You don’t have to drive far in Rutherford County before you spot a rafter of wild turkeys wandering a field edge or slipping across a.... Read More

TWRA Uncovers Major Poaching Operation Near Rutherford–Wilson Line...Season Ends this Sunday!

Jan 02, 2026 at 07:33 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As deer season wraps up this weekend, wildlife officials say one of the most significant poaching cases in Middle Tennessee has unfolded righ.... Read More

Rutherford County’s America250: A Yearlong Celebration of Pride and Freedom!

Jan 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The year has finally arrived—2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and America250 is set to be the.... Read More