Rutherford County

Back to School Shopping Tips & Tax-Free Weekend Savings | BBB Advice

Jul 22, 2026 at 11:18 am

Maximize your back-to-school savings with insider advice from James Price of the Better Business Bureau. As families prepare for the upcoming school year, learning how to st.... Read More

Rutherford County Politics & Local Government: District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry Interview

Jul 21, 2026 at 10:17 am

Rutherford County District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry joins host Rick Hall to deliver an insider’s look into local government, community representation, and public.... Read More

Navigating Local Government Growth & Public Safety - Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:32 am

Discover the inner workings of local government as Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage one of Tennessee's.... Read More

Music History Legends: Harry Chapin and Connie Francis with John Blankenship

Jul 17, 2026 at 10:29 am

Dive into a powerful journey through music history and incredible personal triumphs on this episode of the Roundtable. We pay tribute to legendary musical icons whose legaci.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for One of Its Worst Tick Seasons

Jul 11, 2026 at 06:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Tick season has arrived in Rutherford County, and health officials say this summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest in years. Emergen.... Read More

Tennessee Public Records Act & Government Transparency with Deborah Fisher

Jul 09, 2026 at 11:08 am

Accessing public records in Tennessee is becoming a battle of skyrocketing fees and legal roadblocks. While the Tennessee Public Records Act was designed to ensure governmen.... Read More

Overcoming the Summer Blood Donation Shortage and local disaster response with the American Red Cross

Jul 09, 2026 at 10:36 am

A critical blood donation shortage historically hits during the summer months, but the life-saving need for blood never takes a vacation. John Mitchell, Executive Director o.... Read More

Nourish Food Bank Appoints Erin Floyd as New Executive Director

Jul 02, 2026 at 06:23 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Nourish Food Bank is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Erin R. Floyd as its next Executive Director. Floyd officially takes the reins.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Marks 1,000 Heart Surgeries

Jul 02, 2026 at 08:04 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Just over three years after launching its open‑heart surgery program, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has reached a milestone that speaks volumes a.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Sophisticated Scam Using Fake Federal Law Enforcement Calls

Jun 30, 2026 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A neighboring Middle Tennessee county is warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving someone impersonating a federal law enfo.... Read More

K-9 Sergeant issues urgent pet safety warning as triple-digit heat waves hit Middle Tennessee

Jun 30, 2026 at 02:34 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local authorities are sounding the alarm as a dangerous heat wave settles over Middle Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed Rutherfo.... Read More

Rutherford County Taxes, Landfills, and Budgets with County Commission Candidate Shawn McGowan

Jun 30, 2026 at 10:39 am by Producer

Rutherford County property assessments are skyrocketing, leaving many homeowners facing massive sticker shock and wondering if their tax bills are about to double. In this d.... Read More

Main Street Murfreesboro Saturday Market: Local Farming with Sarah Callender & Linda Weeks

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

Locally grown flavor and community spirit are revitalizing the historic heart of Rutherford County every weekend. Host Dr. Bill Kraus sits down with Sarah Callender, Executi.... Read More

I‑24 Choice Lanes Clear Federal Review

Jun 20, 2026 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - The long‑debated Interstate 24 Choice Lanes project just crossed a major milestone. Federal officials have completed their environmental review and dete.... Read More

Black Bear Sightings Increase--TWRA Says Fear Isn’t the Answer

Jun 12, 2026 at 05:09 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee isn’t imagining things — black bears are showing up in places where folks haven’t seen them in generations. A.... Read More

Honoring Captain Jeff Kuss: The Story Behind the Smyrna Blue Angels Memorial

Jun 02, 2026 at 10:27 am by Producer

Smyrna Blue Angels Memorial stands today as a powerful symbol of community resilience, honoring the life and legacy of Marine Captain Jeff Kuss. Ten years after the tragic c.... Read More

Cripple Creek Cloggers Celebrate Statehood Day, Kick Off Countdown to Folkfest

May 31, 2026 at 03:09 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - This past Saturday (5/30/2026), Rutherford County’s own world ambassadors, the Cripple Creek Cloggers, stepped into the spotlight at Tennessee&rsq.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Emerges as State Leader in Reentry Pilot Program

May 13, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A groundbreaking pilot program in Tennessee is giving individuals in custody a renewed opportunity for success through workforce development, educat.... Read More

Smyrna Appoints Veteran Lawman Kyle Evans as New Town Attorney

May 13, 2026 at 03:12 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna has a new face leading its legal team. Officials announced Wednesday that Kyle Evans will serve as the new Town Attorney, bringing de.... Read More

Local Restaurateurs Behind New Gateway Event Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A long-vacant site in the heart of Murfreesboro is finally slated for development. On May 7th, the Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of.... Read More