civic engagement

Murfreesboro City Council Updates: Kirt Wade on Growth, Traffic, and Public Safety

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:02 am

Looking for the latest insights from the Murfreesboro City Council? Councilman Kirt Wade sits down to unpack the unique challenges and massive opportunities facing one of Te.... Read More

Rutherford County Voting Guide: Election Integrity, Local Races, and Early Voting Options

Jul 23, 2026 at 11:23 am

Every vote shapes your immediate community, yet local elections suffer from surprisingly low turnout. Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley breaks down th.... Read More

Rutherford County Early Voting & Election Security: Alan Farley Interview

Jul 22, 2026 at 10:28 am

Curious about how your local vote actually gets counted? Rutherford County Supervisor of Elections Alan Farley joins the show to break down everything voters need to know ab.... 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

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

County Mayor-elect Randy Allen on the Future of Local Government

May 28, 2026 at 11:26 am by Producer

A massive political shift is hitting Rutherford County as a historic wave of newly elected officials prepares to take office. In this deep-dive conversation, host Brian Barr.... Read More

Rutherford County Kiwanis: Supporting A Soldier's Child, Archie's Promise & Literacy

Mar 30, 2026 at 10:05 am by Producer

Rutherford County is transforming through radical community service, and the Rutherford County Kiwanis Club is leading the charge with a unique "after-work" model that fits.... Read More

David Brooks Sparks Civic Dialogue at MTSU Constitution Day

Sep 23, 2025 at 09:47 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University welcomed renowned New York Times columnist and PBS contributor David Brooks to campus last week for its annual Constitut.... Read More

Walk, Roll, and Give Back: VA2K Returns to Support Homeless Veterans

Apr 07, 2025 at 09:27 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Get ready to step into action and make a difference at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s (TVHS) VA2K Walk and Roll May 21, 2025, from 11 a..... Read More

League of Women Voters Foster Political Awareness in Murfreesboro with Political Forum

Jun 18, 2024 at 10:05 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Library System announced a nationwide collaboration with the League of Women Voters (LWV), formed between the LWV and the American L.... Read More

Public Comment: Transparency, Exemptions and Balancing Voices at Government Meetings

May 02, 2024 at 03:34 pm by WGNS News

An amendment to a law that further outlines the right for the public to comment at governmental meetings occurred last year and is just now receiving attention, according to.... Read More