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Earth Day Returns to the Square April 18 with “Go Green, Breathe Clean” Theme

Apr 02, 2026 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s Historic Downtown Square will come alive with color, creativity, and community spirit on Saturday, April 18, as the 2026 Ea.... Read More

MTE CEO Chris Jones: Ice Storm Recovery, Infrastructure, and the Future of Nuclear Power

Mar 18, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer

Middle Tennessee faces some of the most volatile weather in the country, and keeping the lights on for 359,000 customers requires a blend of high-tech strategy and old-schoo.... Read More

“Go Green, Breathe Clean”: Rutherford County Earth Day Event Set for April in Downtown Murfreesboro

Mar 13, 2026 at 09:48 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Preparations are underway for Rutherford County’s 25th Annual Earth Day Celebration, which will bring environmental education,.... Read More

La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole: Infrastructure, Economic Growth, and NES Power Issues

Mar 05, 2026 at 10:17 am by Producer

La Vergne is moving at a breakneck pace, but rapid growth brings significant challenges to the table. Mayor Jason Cole joins the show to discuss the city's recent response to.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Bills JUMP, After Recent Cold-Snap

Feb 18, 2026 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Following a period of punishing winter weather, residents in Rutherford County and across Middle Tennessee are beginning to see the financial fal.... Read More

Rutherford County’s Heroes Keep Pushing Through the Ice

Jan 27, 2026 at 11:43 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County has been through the wringer these past few days, and it’s impossible to talk about this storm without tipping our hat.... Read More

MTE Restoration Update: Tree Damage Causes Over 8,000 Outages; Homeowner Responsibilities Outlined

Jan 26, 2026 at 01:52 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) crews continue to battle widespread power outages this Monday as falling tree limbs—heavily weighed dow.... Read More

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Man Rushed to Vanderbilt after Elliott Drive House Fire Tuesday Night

Dec 23, 2025 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - A quiet Tuesday evening (12/23/2025) took a frightening turn for one Murfreesboro family after a fire broke out at their home on Elliott Drive, near the S.... Read More

United Communications Invests Over $250,000 in Middle Tennessee Communities During 2025

Dec 22, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Rutherford County was among the communities benefiting from United Communications’ expanded community engagement in 2025, with support reac.... Read More

Power and Pastures: Rutherford County Solar Farm Adds Cattle in 2026 as Middle Tennessee Electric Helps

Oct 31, 2025 at 07:40 am by WGNS News

CHRISTIANA, TN - In the southern portion of Rutherford County, a solar farm has been nominated for Solar Builder’s 2025 Project of the Year. The project is in th.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Linemen Win Top Honors at International Rodeo

Oct 21, 2025 at 07:30 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Several linemen from Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) brought home top honors from the 41st Annual International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held.... Read More

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MTE and Fire-Rescue Respond Swiftly After Tree Limb Sparks Blaze

Oct 19, 2025 at 04:02 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - One of the purposes of a news story is to satisfy your curiosity—and a Sunday (10/19/2025) afternoon event certainly stirred plenty of that. Just afte.... Read More

TVA Power Glitch Sparks Widespread Outage in Rutherford County

Sep 19, 2025 at 08:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - It was a Friday evening that started like any other—until around 6:25PM (9/19/2025), when a sudden glitch in the TVA high voltage power feed.... Read More

Rutherford County Tied to Groundbreaking Nuclear Energy Deal Powering Google’s Future

Aug 18, 2025 at 04:26 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - A major energy milestone is unfolding in Tennessee, and Rutherford County is quietly connected to it. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has announce.... Read More

iPhone Crash Alerted Arrington Fire-Rescue to Early Sunday Single-Vehcile vs Utility Pole

Aug 11, 2025 at 06:39 am by WGNS

Arrington, TN - Two people were in a single-vehicle crash into a metal utility pole early Sunday (8/10/2025) morning. An emergency signal from an iPhone in the car notifi.... Read More

Routine MTE Maintenance Causes Loud Boom in Downtown Murfreesboro

Jun 23, 2025 at 12:12 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A loud boom startled residents near the intersection of West Castle Street and Hickerson Drive late Monday morning, but it wasn’t a bl.... Read More

MTE Contributes Over $5 Million through Significant Tax Payments in Rutherford County

Feb 28, 2025 at 07:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - MTE provides more than electricity to the communities it serves. As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is exempt fr.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

UPDATE: Restoring Power and Hope: MTE, Firefighters, and Utilities from Rutherford County Unite to Help After Hurricanes

Oct 16, 2024 at 11:48 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - UPDATED: Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) line crews safely returned home after assisting in restoration efforts across East Tennessee and North Carolin.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Crews Continue to Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery in East Tennessee and the Carolinas

Oct 08, 2024 at 12:48 pm by WGNS News

On September 28, crews from Middle Tennessee Electric made the trek to East Tennessee and the Carolina's to help restore electricity in the areas impacted by Hurricane.... Read More

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