La Vergne Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Citywide Burn Ban / Rutherford County and Murfreesboro Previously Issued Ban

Jun 25, 2022 at 05:32 pm by WGNS

(La Vergne, Tenn.) After much consideration and observation of the vegetation conditions in La Vergne, the City’s fire marshal has issued a burn ban on all open bur.... Read More

Food distribution to homeless will likely require a permit if on city property in Murfreesboro

Dec 20, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The homeless community continues to grow as Rutherford County grows.In the City of Murfreesboro, government officials struggle to respond to their needs while also protecting.... Read More

Open Burning in Rutherford County Requires Permit: October 15-May 15

Oct 14, 2021 at 10:48 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— (October 14, 2021) Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required.... Read More

Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning Oct. 15

Oct 06, 2021 at 11:30 am by WGNS

National Fire Prevention Week is observed this week to educate citizens about fire prevention and safety. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry.... Read More

UPDATE: Carry a Handgun Without a Permit and Buy a Gun Safe Without Paying Taxes

Jun 04, 2021 at 08:09 am by WGNS

UPDATE: WGNS has more information on the new gun carry bill that will allow Tennessee Residents to carry a handgun without a permit.Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, TN co.... Read More

No Permit Carry Bill Signed by Governor in Tennessee

Jun 03, 2021 at 11:06 am by WGNS

Tennessee Governor Bill has signed the permit-less carry gun bill.  WGNS’ Ron Jordan has more…Tennessee now joins 18 other states with similar laws waiving c.... Read More

UPDATE: Carrying a Handgun in Tennessee Could Soon be Easier

Mar 22, 2021 at 07:07 am by WGNS

State Senator Shane Reeves of Murfreesboro recently noted that the bill aimed at allowing Tennessee residents to exercise their constitutional right to carry firearms without.... Read More

Burn Permits Required Through May 15

Mar 04, 2021 at 11:23 am by WGNS

With the snow and ice behind us, warmer weather is springing up across the state. That’s a sign it’s time for yard and farm clean-up.With debris burning a useful t.... Read More

City implements new burn permit fee for commercial construction sites and public gathering bonfires

Aug 04, 2020 at 07:45 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The City of Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department has established a new burn permit fee for open burning organic material on commercial cons.... Read More

Open Burning Not Allowed in Murfreesboro - What about homemade Fire Pits?

Jul 02, 2020 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

Open burning is not permitted in the city of Murfreesboro, as explained by Fire Chief Mark Foulks.  But, what about building your own firepit behind your home?Open burnin.... Read More