Thomas Laird

Tourists Pump More Than $804 Million Into Rutherford County Economy in 2025

Sep 02, 2026 at 01:49 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Tourism continues to play a major role in Rutherford County’s economy, with visitors spending more than $804 million locally during 202.... Read More

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: Summer Camps and Park Updates

Jun 01, 2026 at 10:57 am by Producer

Murfreesboro parks are buzzing with summer camp energy as Thomas Laird from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation joins the show to deliver critical updates on seasonal programm.... Read More

Get Ready to Plunge: Annual Cold Dip Returns to Murfreesboro

Dec 26, 2024 at 11:11 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN – While the name of the event has changed, you’ll still get the same exhilarating feeling when you begin your year with a splash! The cold-natured.... Read More

Join the Fun: Free Movies Under the Stars Throughout the Summer in Murfreesboro

Jun 17, 2024 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Movies Under the Stars, a beloved tradition in Murfreesboro since 1947, will continue throughout the summer. Thomas Laird, the assistant director fo.... Read More

MLS Playoff Games to Boost Tourism and Dollars in Rutherford County

May 28, 2024 at 09:17 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Major League Soccer (MLS) is set to bring playoff games and showcases to the Murfreesboro area this June, promising an exciting time for soccer fans an.... Read More

Statewide Special Olympics Event to be Hosted in Murfreesboro this April

Jan 30, 2023 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

Special Olympics in the Murfreesboro area has grown considerably and Olympians are training in a variety of sports to prepare for an upcoming event that will involve athletes.... Read More

Thomas Laird receives TRPA Fellow Award

Nov 25, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

Thomas Laird, Assistant Director for Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD), received the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) 2020 Fellow Awar.... Read More