Rutherford County

Buc-ee's Sets November 16th Opening Date for Long-Awaited Murfreesboro Location

Oct 11, 2026 at 09:37 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- The countdown is on for Middle Tennessee's first Buc-ee's, as the popular Texas-based travel center chain prepares to open its massive new Murfrees.... Read More

I-24 Ramp Closures Rescheduled in Rutherford County, Multiple Weekends of Construction Planned

Oct 11, 2026 at 09:22 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- Drivers traveling Interstate 24 through Rutherford County should prepare for several weekends of ramp closures and traffic disruptions as the Tennessee D.... Read More

Rutherford County Election Officials Urge Voters to Review Amendments Before Heading to Polls

Oct 08, 2026 at 11:25 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley is encouraging local voters to plan ahead before casting their ballots for the upcoming N.... Read More

Former U.S. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bill Frist Visiting MTSU for Leadership Talk

Oct 07, 2026 at 06:36 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University is welcoming two major political figures to campus for a free public conversation on civic leadership. Former U..... Read More

All Access Coach Leasing Pledges $250K to MTSU Student Coaching Center

Oct 06, 2026 at 05:02 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - All Access Coach Leasing pledged $250,000 to support the Center for Student Coaching and Success at Middle Tennessee State University. The major d.... Read More

Tennessee State Rep. Robert Stevens on I-24 Choice Lanes, Budget Surpluses, & Constitutional Amendments

Oct 06, 2026 at 10:24 am

Tennessee's rapid growth brings massive infrastructure challenges, evolving fiscal strategies, and critical political choices for local communities. State Representative Rob.... Read More

Rutherford County History & Recovery Court: Inside Murfreesboro’s Legacy

Oct 05, 2026 at 10:31 am

Local history meets second chances as WGNS host Andy Hersher sits down with Bill Wilson—famously known as "Mr. Murfreesboro"—for a deep dive into the heritage, c.... Read More

Murfreesboro Hosts Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Next Saturday

Oct 04, 2026 at 05:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents can safely dispose of hazardous household items during a free collection event on Saturday (October 10th) from 8 AM to.... Read More

Mental Health Crisis in La Vergne Ends with Man in Protective Custody

Oct 03, 2026 at 03:34 pm

UPDATE 8:03PM: A tense situation unfolded Saturday (10/3/2026) afternoon after Smyrna Police first encountered a man unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle. What began.... Read More

PODCAST - Fall Gardening Guide for Middle Tennessee: Expert Tips on Crops and Soil Prep

Oct 02, 2026 at 07:39 am

PODCAST (above) - In this WGNS Action Line broadcast, host Scott Walker speaks with Rutherford County Master Gardeners Catherine Bond and Lynn Sallis about navigating fall gar.... Read More

Rutherford County Corrections Leader Earns Regional Award

Sep 30, 2026 at 07:59 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope, CJM, has earned the Southern Regional Corrections Professionals Dedicat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Seek Public Help to Identify Boot Barn Shoplifting Person of Interest

Sep 29, 2026 at 05:12 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives are asking for help from the community to identify a person of interest following a shoplifting in.... Read More

MTSU Launches $5.6M Cyber Range for Hands-On Attack Training

Sep 28, 2026 at 05:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Jones College of Business began construction Monday (September 28th) on a $5.6 million cybersecurity ran.... Read More

Kiwanis Club Murfreesboro: 8th Annual Clue Party & Community Impact

Sep 28, 2026 at 10:08 am

Community leaders and local volunteers are changing the game for youth programs in Rutherford County through high-energy, creative fundraising. From running youth sports lea.... Read More

Blood Crisis Hits Home in Rutherford County

Sep 26, 2026 at 11:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, and the impact is being felt right here in Rutherford County. Donations across th.... Read More

Mitchell Champions Chess‑Based Program for At‑Risk Youth

Sep 26, 2026 at 09:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell is putting his full support behind a new initiative he believes can reshape the future for at‑risk y.... Read More

Murfreesboro Personal Trainer Arrested on Public Indecency Charges

Sep 25, 2026 at 05:25 pm

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – WGNS has learned more about the Murfreesboro personal trainer accused of exposing himself inside an apartment complex fitness cen.... Read More

Former MTSU Soccer Player Dies in Fatal Nashville Rollover Crash

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:57 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A former Middle Tennessee State University soccer player lost her life following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Nashville's MetroCenter area. Met.... Read More

MTSU Police Arrest Student After Keathley Center Campus Assault

Sep 21, 2026 at 07:40 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University Police Department officers arrest student Luca Sherrard following an assault on a pro-life activist outside the.... Read More

Sheriff's Detectives Investigate Body Recovered Near Powells Chapel Road

Sep 20, 2026 at 03:20 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Detectives with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) are currently on scene near Powells Chapel Road investigating a death. First.... Read More