Murfreesboro

Sheriff-Elect Kenneth Barrett Names RCSO Command Staff

Aug 14, 2026 at 07:22 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Sheriff-elect Kenneth Barrett announced his executive command staff selections in a statement on his official Facebook page as h.... Read More

PODCAST: Summer Gardening and Lawn Care with Master Gardener Carol Wood who Discusses August Planting, Mower Heights and MORE!

Aug 13, 2026 at 07:43 am

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News / Podcast) - Lawns and gardens are the focus of today’s WGNS Action Line with host Scott Walker, who was joined by Master Gardener.... Read More

Rutherford County Library System Receives State TOP Grant for Digital Training

Aug 11, 2026 at 04:25 pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local library patrons across Rutherford County will soon have access to improved digital literacy training following a state funding boost. Secretar.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Charged With Harassment Following School Traffic Dispute

Aug 07, 2026 at 07:34 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a 70-year-old man on harassment charges Friday (August 7th), after he allegedly threatened.... Read More

MTSU Veterans Stole Ceremony Honors Summer Graduates

Aug 07, 2026 at 06:00 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Student and faculty veterans gathered at the Miller Education Center on Bell Street on Thursday (August 6th) for the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Vet.... Read More

MTSU Expands Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans Center in Murfreesboro

Aug 06, 2026 at 12:27 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is expanding its support for military service members and their families across Rutherford County and bey.... Read More

County Public Works Committee Votes for Six-Month Data Center Moratorium

Aug 05, 2026 at 07:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County leaders are stepping in to regulate commercial data centers before developers expand projects into rural communities. The Ruthe.... Read More

Free Friday Night Live Concert Brings Music, Art Crawl and Downtown Fun to Murfreesboro

Jul 29, 2026 at 09:53 pm

Murfreesboro, TN - Main Street Murfreesboro invites the community to our free, Friday Night Live concert on the west side of the Historic Downtown Square, August 7. T.... Read More

Rutherford County Assessor Continues to Challenge Tennessee Comptroller and a Push to Reclassify Rental Homes as Commercial Property

Jul 29, 2026 at 02:51 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell is accusing the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office and its Division of Property.... Read More

Emergency Blood Shortage Hits Home...Red Cross Pleads for Donors Now!

Jul 13, 2026 at 06:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro’s Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross is sounding the alarm. A steep drop in blood donations since late May has p.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for One of Its Worst Tick Seasons

Jul 11, 2026 at 06:39 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Tick season has arrived in Rutherford County, and health officials say this summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest in years. Emergen.... Read More

Tennessee Public Records Act & Government Transparency with Deborah Fisher

Jul 09, 2026 at 11:08 am

Accessing public records in Tennessee is becoming a battle of skyrocketing fees and legal roadblocks. While the Tennessee Public Records Act was designed to ensure governmen.... Read More

Authorities Warn of Sophisticated Scam Using Fake Federal Law Enforcement Calls

Jun 30, 2026 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A neighboring Middle Tennessee county is warning residents about a sophisticated scam involving someone impersonating a federal law enfo.... Read More

Oaklands Mansion Hosts Historical Society's Special America 250 Event 7PM Monday Night!

Jun 14, 2026 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – The “Heart of Tennessee’s” history enthusiasts has a standing date every third Monday night, but this week’s gathering.... Read More

More Than 45,000 Roovians Play in the Manchester Mud

Jun 13, 2026 at 03:46 pm by WGNS News

MANCHESTER, TN (WGNS) - Bonnaroo 2026 rolled through neighboring Manchester as the festival battled just about everything Mother Nature could throw at it. The eve.... Read More

Four Days, One Mission: Greenhouse Ministries Brings Rutherford County Together

May 10, 2026 at 08:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Four special days last week brought Murfreesboro a little closer together, thanks to the steady, heartfelt work of Greenhouse Ministries. Beginning M.... Read More

Local Restaurateurs Behind New Gateway Event Center

May 09, 2026 at 07:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A long-vacant site in the heart of Murfreesboro is finally slated for development. On May 7th, the Murfreesboro City Council approved the sale of.... Read More

NEW INFORMATION Murfreesboro To Host Homecoming Parade & Concert For American Idol Finalist Jordan McCullough

May 06, 2026 at 08:35 am by WGNS News

UPDATE on Tonights Parade and change of venue for the FREE concert - The Show Must Go On! Listen to our interview for the latest information: The parade will still.... Read More

MTSU To Graduate Over 2,500 Students During Spring 2026 Commencement

May 04, 2026 at 11:17 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Middle Tennessee State University will salute more than 2,500 new Blue Raider alumni during May 8-9 commencement ceremonies for the spring Class of 2026. Th.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leaders Evaluate High-Growth Potential with Future Stonesbattle Parkway

May 04, 2026 at 11:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Officials in Murfreesboro are moving forward with the 2050 Major Transportation Plan, most recently focusing attention toward the critical Stonesbattle Park.... Read More