Middle Tennessee Electric

Quantum Technology and Grid Power: Middle Tennessee Electric Partners with MTSU for the Future

Aug 20, 2026 at 12:38 am

PODCAST: WGNS Host Scott Walker talks to Brandon Wagner, Vice President of Strategy for Middle Tennessee Electric, and Dr. Jack Villanova, Assistant Professor of Physics and.... Read More

Murfreesboro Hotel Shooting, Heatwave Power Bills & La Vergne High Expansion | Aug. 14, 2026

Aug 14, 2026 at 04:45 am

Friday, August 14, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police charge 18-year-old Kendall Lucky with attempted second-degree murder and ot.... Read More

Heat, Not Rate Hikes, to Blame for Spiking Rutherford County Electric Bills

Aug 13, 2026 at 03:13 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - As a severe heatwave continues to grip the region, area residents may experience a slight shock when opening their electric bills. Some.... Read More

TVA STEM Grants: $1.5M Funding Opportunity for K-12 Teachers Explained

Aug 13, 2026 at 11:04 am

Unlock up to $5,000 in TVA STEM grants designed to fuel classroom innovation across the Tennessee Valley. Host Bryan Barrett sits down with Adam May from the Tennessee Valle.... Read More

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

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

Influencer Marketing Trust Report: BBB Insights on Consumer Skepticism and Disclosure Rules

Aug 05, 2026 at 11:00 am

Influencer marketing drives a $24 billion domestic industry, yet consumer trust in social media creators is rapidly collapsing. In this breakdown, host Bryan Barrett speaks wi.... Read More

Rutherford County Economic Development: Growth, Workforce & Chamber Insights

Jul 23, 2026 at 11:18 am

Rutherford County economic development is undergoing a massive transformation, shifting toward high-wage job creation, expanding healthcare hubs, and strategic infrastructur.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Rec: Celebration Under the Stars & West Side Park Updates

Jul 06, 2026 at 11:28 am

Discover how community partnerships and strategic planning power Murfreesboro's massive seasonal events and growing park infrastructure. Nate Williams, Director of Murfreesb.... Read More

Drivers Facing Sunday Morning Delays on I-24 in Murfreesboro

Jun 25, 2026 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Drivers should prepare for major delays on Interstate 24 this weekend. Middle Tennessee Electric crews are scheduled to perform extensive electric.... Read More

MTE Linemen Deliver Award-Winning Performance at Valley Rodeo

Jun 08, 2026 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric’s (MTE) Lineman Rodeo Team earned 13 awards at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo held June 5-6 in Florence,.... Read More

Legal Aid Society & Debt Relief: Navigating Bankruptcy, Care, and Consumer Rights

Jun 04, 2026 at 10:58 am by Producer

Facing overwhelming debt or predatory creditors can leave you feeling completely isolated, but powerful legal protections exist to help you reclaim your financial footing. T.... Read More

Salvation Army Murfreesboro: Community Impact, Youth Music Programs, and the Annual Car Show

May 19, 2026 at 11:13 am by Producer

Salvation Army Murfreesboro continues its 90-year legacy of local service by expanding its reach through vital community assistance and innovative youth development. This ep.... Read More

Hairspray at the Center for the Arts

May 11, 2026 at 11:28 am by Producer

The 1960s are officially taking over Murfreesboro as the Center for the Arts gears up for their high-energy production of Hairspray. Guest Heather Steele, fresh off a red-ey.... Read More

MTE Moving Power Lines Near Stones River Battlefield

May 06, 2026 at 03:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric is preparing to move power lines in a busy part of Murfreesboro to make the local grid more reliable. Starting May 11th,.... Read More

Steered Straight: Youth Drug Prevention and the Mission of Steered Straight 2 Thrift

May 05, 2026 at 11:39 am by Producer

Youth drug prevention starts with a single conversation, a lesson Michael DeLeon learned on a basketball court at age eleven. This episode explores the powerful mission of S.... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County: Steak & Burger Event & Youth Success

May 01, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County are gearing up for a massive summer, headlined by the highly anticipated Steak & Burger event and a mystery celebrity guest a.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center: 2026 Walk for Children Recap & HOPS Half Marathon Announcement

Apr 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm by Producer

The Rutherford County community recently gathered in record-breaking numbers to champion the safety and well-being of local youth at the annual Child Advocacy Center (CAC) W.... Read More

Ruth. Co. School Board Member Tammy Sharp: JazzFest, Budget Retreats, and New School Construction

Apr 24, 2026 at 11:10 am by Producer

Rutherford County is bracing for a massive population surge, with 30,000 new homes projected by 2030, putting the school system's infrastructure and budget under the microsc.... Read More

New Christiana Solar Facility Uses Patented Technology to Preserve Tennessee Farmland

Apr 23, 2026 at 08:35 pm by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. - Middle Tennessee Electric and Silicon Ranch will host a formal dedication ceremony on April 30 to celebrate the opening of the Christiana Solar Farm.... Read More