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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

United Way’s Stuff the Bus Helps 2,000 Local Students with School Supplies Across Seven Counties

Aug 07, 2025 at 03:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The back-to-school excitement is in full swing, but the real impact of United Way of South Central Tennessee’s 14th Annual Stuff the Bus is.... Read More

A Life Worth Celebrating: 16th Annual Dinner Banquet Honors Children of Fallen Heroes

Apr 29, 2025 at 03:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - What began as a heartfelt tribute to one fallen Marine’s child has grown into a nationwide movement supporting more than 5,000 children. On.... Read More

From Anxiety to Action - How Volunteering Can Boost Mental Health in Rutherford County

Apr 24, 2025 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A 2024 poll shows that 43% of adults in the U.S. are feeling more anxious than in past years, an increase of about 6% from the previous year. For many, that.... Read More

From Struggle to Strength: The Impact of Barnabas Vision

Apr 08, 2025 at 08:43 pm by WGNS News

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker as he sits down with David Coggin, Executive Director of Barnabas Vision, and Chrisln Ledbetter, Director of Development and Donor Engagement, to.... Read More

Community Support in Action: Greenhouse Ministries Food Pantry Event

Mar 25, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - An upcoming food pantry event will allow those who may be struggling, receive nutritious food items at Greenhouse Ministries this Saturday. Christy Sanford,.... Read More

Senior Activity Center of Smyrna Launches Capital Campaign – “Building on the Legacy”

Feb 24, 2025 at 06:06 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN — The Senior Activity Center (SAC) of Smyrna, TN, has launched a capital campaign titled “Building on the Legacy” to raise $6 million for a new st.... Read More

Quicker Heart Attack Response with AEDs Distributed to County Emergency Services

Feb 14, 2025 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County emergency responders will provide quicker treatment for heart attack victims, thanks to a grant from the Christy-Houston Foundation a.... Read More

UPDATE: Jack Daniels Whiskey and the Multi-Million Dollar Roof Collapse

Feb 12, 2025 at 11:16 pm by WGNS News

LYNCHBURG, TN – Just 41 miles south of Murfreesboro, officials at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery are at the beginning stages of a small construction project as debri.... Read More

From Fires to Family Notifications: The Vital Role of the Red Cross

Feb 05, 2025 at 07:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Over the past month and a half, Rutherford County has experienced dangerously low temperatures. As the temperature dipped to single digits, there was a.... Read More

Rutherford County Top 5 for Pancreatic Cancer Rates

Jan 28, 2025 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

The National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute report that Rutherford County continues to see an increase in citizens diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, indica.... Read More

UPDATE: Nashville School Shooting: Investigation Into the Events at Antioch High

Jan 23, 2025 at 09:37 am by WGNS News

ANTIOCH, TN - Tragedy struck the Antioch High School in the Nashville area on Wednesday morning when a student armed with a pistol killed a 16-year-old girl and injured anothe.... Read More

Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates More Than $48,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank

Jan 13, 2025 at 12:03 pm by WGNS News

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee with branches in Rutherford County, announced today that it has donated $48,848 to Second Harvest Foo.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Students Prepare for Presidential Inaugural Parade: Funding Needed!

Jan 10, 2025 at 10:51 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - Fundraising efforts continue as over 150 students from the Stewarts Creek High School Band prepare to perform at the 60th Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washing.... Read More

New Athletic Director Leads Motlow Banquet-Fundraiser

Dec 06, 2024 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

Lynchburg, TN – On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Motlow State Athletics Department, led by Athletic Director Ross Fanning, will host the First Annual Bucks Benefi.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries Enters 26th Year of Transforming Lives in Rutherford County

Dec 02, 2024 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - At the end of this month, another year will be behind us and Greenhouse Ministries will begin their journey into their 26th anniversary of he.... Read More

GivingTuesday Spotlight: Barnabas Vision’s Deposit Program Helps Families Find Safe Housing

Dec 02, 2024 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a Murfreesboro-based nonprofit, believes that everyone deserves access to safe, stable housing. Yet for many families, security and.... Read More

Local Generosity Shines as Toot’s Hosts Annual Holiday Fundraiser

Dec 02, 2024 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For nearly 40 years, Toot’s Good Food and Fun has been more than just a spot for wings and burgers—it’s been a cornerstone of commun.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS Awarded $35,000 Grant from Gary Sinise Foundation

Nov 22, 2024 at 10:45 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service (RCEMS) received a $35,000 no match grant award from the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) through their F.... Read More

Rockvale Rallies for Hurricane Helene Victims: School and Community Join Forces for Relief

Nov 07, 2024 at 12:04 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Jennie Griffin learned about Hurricane Helene devastation on East Tennessee residents from her son, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Tyler Griffin who.... Read More