Rutherford County first responders

MTSU Hosts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training Drill

Aug 10, 2026 at 06:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - First responders from across Rutherford County converged on the Middle Tennessee State University campus to conduct their annual joint active shoo.... Read More

Resident Suffers Minor Burns in Murfreesboro House Fire

Mar 15, 2026 at 05:07 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fire crews in Murfreesboro responded to a residential fire that caused exterior damage to a home Sunday, while one resident sustained minor burns..... Read More

Food Drives and Holiday Giving Highlight Rutherford County First Responders’ Community Impact

Dec 23, 2025 at 08:02 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County First Responders have organized and participated in several charitable initiatives during the month of December. Rutherford County.... Read More

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Car Crashes into Tree--Entraps Driver

Nov 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A driver is recovering after a serious Monday (11/3/2025) night single-vehicle crash on Puckett Creek Crossing in the Fortress Blvd. area. The car left the.... Read More

Community Invited to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office

Sep 10, 2025 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office will once again host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this Thursday, inviting the community to hon.... Read More

Tragedy on I-24: LifeFlight Called After Rutherford County Crash Near Sam Ridley Parkway

Jul 11, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY by Clicking HERE. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — What should have been a normal drive turned into a nightmare Friday morning on I-24 East when a deva.... Read More

Rutherford County Delays First Responder Pay Raises Until 2026 Amid Growing Wage Gap

Jun 02, 2025 at 07:50 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tenn. - This past week, Rutherford County Commissioners reviewed the proposed 2025–2026 fiscal budget… That was Commissioner Robert Peay,.... Read More