Rutherford County

Rutherford County Residents Outsmart “Fake Sergeant” Phone Scam

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It seems scammers are at it again — this time pretending to be none other than Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Hayes, apparently m.... Read More

Former Rutherford County Man’s Appeal Tossed After Victim’s Alleged Recantation Deemed Too Late

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals has denied the appeal of Baleke Kromah, a former Rutherford County man convicted of sexual bat.... Read More

County Completing $9.2-Million Purchase of Downtown Bank of America Building

Oct 22, 2025 at 11:28 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN – It looks as if county offices on the square will soon have more suitable facilities and as a bonus, County Mayor Joe Carr indicated that the potential.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Fiery I-840 Crash, Laverne Cyberattack Recovery, and Murfreesboro’s Growth Plans | Oct. 22, 2025

Oct 22, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: ? I-840 Crash Response: Emergency crews battled flames after a two-vehic.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Win Top Honors at International Rodeo

Oct 21, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held.... Read More

No Students Hurt After Two Rutherford County School Buses Collide in La Vergne

Oct 20, 2025 at 02:25 pm by WGNS

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS) — A crash involving two Rutherford County school buses Monday morning in La Vergne left one person injured, according to school officials..... Read More

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Beaver Fever Hits Murfreesboro: Buc-ee’s Is Coming!

Oct 14, 2025 at 10:21 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - With a beaver-sized smile and a pair of custom cowboy boots emblazoned with the Buc-ee’s logo, Arch “Beaver” Aplin III stepped onto Tennes.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Murfreesboro Emergency Response, Bucksnort Explosion Fallout, and Local Safety Spotlight | Oct. 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, October 13, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A heavy emergency response unfolds at Iron Gate Village in Murfreesboro aft.... Read More

Fall Forecast & Early Winter Outlook 2025 | What a Weak La Niña Means for Middle Tennessee Weather

Oct 09, 2025 at 06:03 pm by Rutherford Weather

RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn - (Rutherford Weather) - As fall temperatures settle in across Middle Tennessee, we’re taking a look at what to expect for the rest of the season.... Read More

UPDATE: County Eyes Former Bank of America Site for Office Expansion

Oct 04, 2025 at 02:11 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Rutherford County is taking a closer look at the former Bank of America complex in downtown Murfreesboro as a potential solution to its growing need for off.... Read More

Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste Created

Oct 02, 2025 at 06:14 pm by WGNS News

Nashville, TN - State Rep. Bryan Terry and State Sen. Shane Reeves, both Republicans of Murfreesboro, directed the creation of the Advisory Task Force on Solid Waste to analyz.... Read More

Celebrating 25 Years Sharon DeBoer Child Advocacy Center Rutherford County

Oct 01, 2025 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Twenty-five years ago, Sharon DeBoer stepped into a nascent vision for the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Rutherford County, dreaming of a s.... Read More

TWRA: Percy Priest Lake and Stones River: Nature’s Invitation to Wandering Bears

Sep 28, 2025 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee - Residents of Rutherford County have reported a noticeable uptick in black bear sightings over the past few years, prompting curiosity, concern, and a f.... Read More

AAA Study: 96% of Drivers Admit to Aggressive Driving in Past Year

Sep 23, 2025 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - Aggressive driving is widespread and contagious, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. A recent survey found that 96% of licensed d.... Read More

Murfreesboro on the Move: Growth, Gridlock, and Construction Ahead

Sep 20, 2025 at 08:23 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - WGNS has been a witness to Murfreesboro’s transformation for more than 79 years, and the pace of change shows no signs of slowing. With the city&rsq.... Read More

Lt. Kenneth Barrett Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff

Sep 03, 2025 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

The information presented in this article is sourced directly from an emailed campaign press release. The content reflects the statements and views of the campaign.RUTHERFORD.... Read More

David Waldron: Rutherford County Roots, La Vergne Stories, and Local Insights with Hosts Wayne Blair & Rick Hall

Aug 26, 2025 at 10:14 am by Producer

Join hosts Wayne Blair and Rick Hall on this episode of Tuesday Roundtable as they welcome David Waldron, a native son sharing his deep connections to Rutherford County and La.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center | 25th Anniversary Recap and Light Up the Night Event

Aug 25, 2025 at 11:19 am by Producer

On this episode of Rutherford Issues, host Bryan Barrett sits down with Karista Colwell and Elizabeth Benton from the Child Advocacy Center in Murfreesboro to reflect on the o.... Read More

Overdose Awareness Day with Tennessee Department of Correction

Aug 25, 2025 at 11:13 am by Producer

Join host Bryan Barrett on today's Rutherford Issues podcast as he speaks with Richard Boyd, Program Director of the Tennessee Department of Correction Murfreesboro.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor: From Fads to Fashion: Who Really Decides What’s “In”?

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

Commentary - Trends in fashion often start when a popular person wears something new, and others copy it until the media declares it the latest fad. The problem is, even if yo.... Read More