Murfreesboro Tennessee news

Siegel Middle Student Brought Sealed Bag of Blood to School; Officials Correct Online Claims

Sep 17, 2026 at 11:20 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - On Wednesday afternoon, parents of children who attend Siegel Middle School received a message from the school principal after an unusua.... Read More

UPDATE: South Murfreesboro Growth Continues as Lowe’s Plans 107,000-Square-Foot Store

Sep 10, 2026 at 04:17 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) – We now have more details on a proposed big-box hardware store in South Murfreesboro, where plans are moving forward for a new L.... Read More

Tennessee Diesel Prices Obnoxiously High - While Regular Unleaded in Rutherford County is Cheaper than Most Counties

Aug 25, 2026 at 06:33 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Tennessee drivers, particularly those behind the wheel of diesel-powered trucks — may want to avoid making prolonged eye contact w.... Read More

Rutherford County Jury Convicts Traveling Pastor, Wife in Child Sex Crimes Case in Murfreesboro

Aug 19, 2026 at 10:43 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-week trial has ended with a Rutherford County jury finding a traveling pastor and his wife guilty of multiple child sex crimes. Benjam.... Read More

Michigan Men Arrested in Ohio After Alleged Gift Card Scheme at Murfreesboro Gas Stations

Aug 18, 2026 at 01:53 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (August 18, 2026) - Two Michigan men were arrested and charged with fraud after allegedly using deceptive tactics to obtain nearly $5,000 in unauthorized f.... Read More

Murfreesboro Safe Streets Plan Continues to Target High-Risk Roads with New Safety Improvements

Aug 11, 2026 at 10:59 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Murfreesboro Safe Streets review identified several heavily traveled roadways for possible safety improvements, including NW Broad Str.... Read More

UPDATED: Plea Hearing Set in Murfreesboro Case Centered on Alleged Unlawful Photography by Long-Time Realtor

Jul 01, 2026 at 12:22 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor is one of the charges a longtime Rutherford County real estate agent is scheduled to face when.... Read More

MTE Linemen Deliver Award-Winning Performance at Valley Rodeo

Jun 08, 2026 at 05:12 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee Electric’s (MTE) Lineman Rodeo Team earned 13 awards at the annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo held June 5-6 in Florence,.... Read More

World’s Largest Punk Record Collection Finds New Home at MTSU

Mar 30, 2026 at 02:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The world’s largest collection of punk records has officially arrived at Middle Tennessee State University, marking the beginning of a major.... 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

Salvation Army Murfreesboro Sees Sharp Rise in Food and Utility Assistance Requests Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

Nov 09, 2025 at 01:16 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — As the federal government shutdown stretches now into almost its sixth week, The Salvation Army in Murfreesboro is reporting a signific.... Read More