Rutherford County News

Where is Ed the Zebra Now? Rutherford County Remembers Famous Escape One Year Later

May 31, 2026 at 09:08 pm by WGNS

CHRISTIANA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local residents are looking back on a wild piece of Rutherford County history. Exactly one year ago on Sunday, a zebra named Ed broke loose and kick.... Read More

Major Drug Busts in Wilson & Warren Counties, Eagleville School Principal Named, and Remembering Terry Ann Womack | May 29, 2026

May 28, 2026 at 10:21 pm by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Wilson County Drug Bust A months-long joint investigation by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, TBI.... Read More

Rockvale & McFadden Leadership Changes, Smyrna Honors Capt. Jeff Kuss, and Local Sports Updates | May 27, 2026

May 27, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rockvale High School Principal Steve Luker announces his retirement after 33 years in education.... Read More

Town of Smyrna Releases Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial Documentary

May 26, 2026 at 05:05 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. - (WGNS) - The Town of Smyrna is reflecting on a decade of remembrance, unity, and healing with the release of a new short documentary. The film looks back at th.... Read More

New Faces Join La Vergne Police as Department Expands Public Safety Efforts

May 26, 2026 at 11:09 am by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, Tenn. - In one of Rutherford County’s busiest corridors, the La Vergne Police Department marked a major milestone Friday as city l.... Read More

Rutherford County Teams Make State History, MTSU Baseball Theft Investigation & Murfreesboro Growth Plans | May 25, 2026

May 25, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 25, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Stewart’s Creek softball wins its first-ever state championship with a 10-0 victory over Mar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Eyes First Police Precinct, Kroger Plan Deferred & Tennessee Daylight Saving Push | May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Friday, May 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro City Council considers moving forward with the city’s first police precinct, pl.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leadership Highlights Positive Economic Growth and Low Tax Rates, Listen to Today's Podcast for the Answers

May 21, 2026 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Podcast Above: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down for an insightful conversation with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to discuss the cit.... Read More

Fatal Smyrna Shooting, Murder Appeal Upheld & Murfreesboro Park Progress | May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Smyrna detectives investigate a fatal shooting outside Against the Grain Tattoo on North Lowry.... Read More

Smyrna Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Outside North Lowry Street Tattoo Shop

May 19, 2026 at 08:24 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. - Detectives with the Smyrna Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that reportedly occurred Wednesday outside a local business following an argu.... Read More

Central Magnet Leadership Change, Memorial Day Flags, Eagleville Turf Upgrades & Local Gas Prices | May 19, 2026

May 19, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Dr. John Ash is stepping down after nearly 17 years as principal of Central Magnet School to beco.... Read More

Tennessee Fuel Prices Rise Again; Walking Suddenly Sounds Like a Plan!

May 18, 2026 at 11:01 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Welcome to May 2026, where gasoline prices continue behaving like they’re training for the Olympics. According to AAA, the nationw.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More

Pedestrian Killed Friday Night on I-840 in Rutherford County, Interstate Shut Down for Hours

May 16, 2026 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A tragic crash involving a pedestrian forced the complete shutdown of Interstate 840 in Rutherford County late Friday night (May 15, 2026) and into.... Read More

Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Emerges as State Leader in Reentry Pilot Program

May 13, 2026 at 07:21 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - A groundbreaking pilot program in Tennessee is giving individuals in custody a renewed opportunity for success through workforce development, educat.... Read More

Hometown Idol Hero, Kroger Flood Fears & Tennessee’s Map Fight Heats Up | May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro native Jordan McCullough finishes runner-up on Season 24 of American Idol after ad.... Read More

Smyrna Lawmaker Secures Tougher Penalties For Fatal Hit-And-Run Drivers

May 12, 2026 at 09:05 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local lawmaker is changing state law to ensure hit-and-run drivers face real time behind bars. State Representative Robert Stevens of Smyrna sponso.... Read More

School Lockdowns Cleared, Fatal Murfreesboro Crash, I-24 Teen Arrests & La Vergne Traffic Changes | May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Multiple Tennessee schools were placed on lockdown Monday after threatening phone calls targeted.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Schools Placed on Lockdown After Morning Threats

May 11, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News UPDATE) - Multiple schools across Tennessee were placed on lockdown Monday morning after a series of threatening phone calls targeted campus.... Read More

Murfreesboro Event Center Plans, Stonecrest Safety Honor & New School Leaders | May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A long-vacant Murfreesboro property at Medical Center Parkway and Gateway Boulevard is moving towa.... Read More