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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

Murfreesboro Closes Most City Facilities Monday as Winter Weather Deepens

Jan 25, 2026 at 02:12 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro is gearing up for another bitterly cold day, and city leaders are taking no chances. Most City facilities — including City.... Read More
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Murfreesboro Honors First Class of Legacy Recognition Recipients

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro paused Thursday (1/22/2026) evening to honor the people who helped build the city we know today. Ten retired City of Murfreesboro e.... Read More

Rutherford County Braces for "Major Winter Storm" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 22, 2026 at 06:28 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) - Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to prepare for a significant and dangerous winter weather event moving into Middle.... Read More

From Texas to Maine, a Weather Beast Forms—Rutherford Prepares

Jan 22, 2026 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - Weather forecasters—from the national desks to our local Middle Tennessee meteorologists—are unusually united this week, and that.... Read More
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Major Winter Storm Update: Rutherford County in the "Battle Zone" as Ice Threat Increases

Jan 21, 2026 at 03:38 pm by Rutherford Weather

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (Rutherford Weather) – Forecast confidence is nearly absolute for a major winter storm moving through Middle Tennessee this weekend. Ruther.... Read More

Tuesday Morning Crash Sends Two Vehicles into Retention Pond at Medical Center Parkway and Memorial Boulevard

Jan 20, 2026 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - A two-vehicle crash Tuesday (1/20/2026) morning occured near one of Murfreesboro’s busiest intersections when two vehicles slid off .... Read More

FREE Dance Lessons: Clogging, Community, and a Passport Full of Possibilities

Jan 17, 2026 at 12:20 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN (WGNS News) - The Cripple Creek Cloggers are stepping into their 58th year with the same energy, warmth, and open‑armed welcome that have defined them since the b.... Read More
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Three Months In, Murfreesboro’s Buc‑ee’s Is Rising Fast

Jan 10, 2026 at 05:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Three months after the October 14, 2025 groundbreaking, the new Buc‑ee’s on Joe B. Jackson Parkway is already taking shape in a way that.... Read More

Sgt. Mark Wood Honored with City’s STARS Award for Service to Homeless

Jan 10, 2026 at 09:50 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland presented Police Sgt. Mark Wood with the City’s STARS Award after several letters nominated him for h.... Read More

FRIDAY Is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Jan 08, 2026 at 04:34 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County residents are being encouraged to take a moment Friday, Jan. 9, to recognize the men and women who serve in law enforceme.... Read More

THURSDAY: Melissa Harrell

Jan 08, 2026 at 08:15 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Melissa Harrell  The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 19.... Read More

THURSDAY: Abby Saling

Jan 08, 2026 at 07:37 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Thursday, January 8th, 2026Abby Saling is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for being a friend you can always count on. Abb.... Read More

York VA’s Building 107 Reopens With Focus on Veteran Wellness and Clinical Training

Jan 07, 2026 at 10:21 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS News) - The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is inviting Veterans, their families, and the wider community to celebrate a major milestone at 1:00 o'.... Read More

Murfreesboro Begins Construction on Adaptive Traffic Signal System

Jan 07, 2026 at 09:56 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A long-planned traffic modernization effort is now moving forward in Murfreesboro, with construction starting on an advanced signal system designe.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Beth Hackett

Jan 07, 2026 at 08:15 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: BETH HACKETT The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East M.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: Stephen Wayne

Jan 07, 2026 at 07:41 am by Producer

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026Stephen Wayne is today’s SRM Concrete Good Neighbor of the Day for being a wonderful person and great admin.... Read More

MONDAY: Reba Lester

Jan 05, 2026 at 08:15 am by Producer

WGNS Slick Pig BBQ Birthday Winner: Reba Lester The birthday club winner receives Slick Pig's delicious banana pudding. Just stop by Slick Pig in Murfreesboro at 1920 East Ma.... Read More

Rutherford County’s America250: A Yearlong Celebration of Pride and Freedom!

Jan 01, 2026 at 04:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The year has finally arrived—2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and America250 is set to be the.... Read More

WGNS: 79 Years as Rutherford County’s Good Neighbor Station

Jan 01, 2026 at 04:40 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - If you’ve ever tuned your radio to AM 1450 or FM 101.9 in Murfreesboro, or to FM 100.5 in Smyrna--you’ve heard the heartbeat of Rutherford.... Read More