Rutherford County

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

MTSU Aerospace Program Connects with Industry and Expands Fleet at EAA AirVenture 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:34 pm

OSHKOSH, Wisc. (WGNS) - Leaders and students from Middle Tennessee State University made a major impact on the global aviation stage at the 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft A.... Read More

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
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