Rutherford County

Eagleville High School Competes for $25,000 T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Competition

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:01 pm

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Eagleville High School football earned $5,000 through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, and community members are now pushing to.... Read More

WGNS Wins Six Statewide Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

Aug 18, 2026 at 12:03 am by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - WGNS Radio took home statewide awards in six categories at the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB) Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. Present.... Read More

La Vergne High School Unveils Major 80,000-Square-Foot Classroom Expansion Ahead of Schedule

Aug 16, 2026 at 10:47 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Schools cut the ribbon on La Vergne High School's new three-story, 80,000-square-foot addition Sunday (August 16th) afternoon. Cre.... Read More

Heat & Storms Continue: Rutherford County 7 Day Forecast

Aug 16, 2026 at 07:07 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Expect more heat and storm chances this week here in Rutherford County. A level 1 out of 5 severe weather outlook is in place for Mond.... Read More

Murfreesboro Residents Challenge City Leaders Over Flock Camera Expansion

Aug 15, 2026 at 11:03 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro residents packed the city council chamber during a public comment session Thursday (August 13th) to challenge local leaders over the.... Read More

Sheriff-Elect Kenneth Barrett Names RCSO Command Staff

Aug 14, 2026 at 07:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff-elect Kenneth Barrett announced his executive command staff selections in a statement on his official Facebook page as h.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

PODCAST: Summer Gardening and Lawn Care with Master Gardener Carol Wood who Discusses August Planting, Mower Heights and MORE!

Aug 13, 2026 at 07:43 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News / Podcast) - Lawns and gardens are the focus of today’s WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, who was joined by Master Gardener.... Read More

A Good Samaritan's Courage in Rutherford County Ends a Violent Abduction Resulting in Conviction

Aug 12, 2026 at 06:34 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County jury has convicted 34-year-old Jackie Sims Jr. of multiple severe felonies stemming from a violent domestic inc.... Read More

Rutherford County Steps Into the Spotlight as State Fair Celebrates America 250

Aug 08, 2026 at 07:19 am

LEBANON, TN (WGNS) - The Tennessee State Fair is gearing up for its fifth year in Lebanon, and 2026 is shaping up to be its most ambitious celebration yet. With the theme &ldq.... Read More

MTSU Veterans Stole Ceremony Honors Summer Graduates

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Student and faculty veterans gathered at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street on Thursday (August 6th) for the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Vet.... Read More

MTSU Expands Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans Center in Murfreesboro

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is expanding its support for military service members and their families across Rutherford County and bey.... Read More

United Way Collects Record 65,000 School Supplies for Local Students

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local students are heading back to class with the tools they need to succeed thanks to a record-breaking community drive. United Way of South Cent.... Read More

County Public Works Committee Votes for Six-Month Data Center Moratorium

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County leaders are stepping in to regulate commercial data centers before developers expand projects into rural communities. The Ruthe.... Read More

Hope: Healing Emergency Responders who Save Those in Near Fatal Accidents, Investigate Murder | To Real Life Addiction on the Street that Hides Underlying Trauma

Aug 05, 2026 at 02:32 am

PODCAST (Above) - This 30-minute WGNS podcast could change the way you think, reshape your outlook and alter how you view hope—or perhaps strengthen your desire to build.... Read More

Murfreesboro Maple Street Biscuit Company Changing to Biscuit Belly in 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big changes are coming to a popular Rutherford County breakfast spot. Cracker Barrel is officially parting ways with the Maple Street Biscuit Comp.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Continues to Challenge Tennessee Comptroller and a Push to Reclassify Rental Homes as Commercial Property

Jul 29, 2026 at 02:51 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is accusing the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and its Division of Property.... Read More