Murfreesboro TN

Tennessee Tree Planting Grants Could Help Rutherford County and Other Communities Expand Urban Canopy

Aug 11, 2026 at 06:53 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Local governments, nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions across Tennessee, including eligible organizations in R.... Read More

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Can Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws Help Us Control Artificial Intelligence?

Aug 11, 2026 at 12:55 am

MEDIA COMMENTARY: Artificial intelligence continues to raise difficult questions about control, responsibility and what happens when rapidly advancing technology begins o.... Read More

Recognize This Truck? Coffee County Investigators Seek Leads After Sunday Morning Theft

Aug 10, 2026 at 10:04 pm

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a pickup truck and the person or persons associat.... Read More

Community Family Support & Child Welfare: Inside Thriving Together TN*

Aug 07, 2026 at 11:22 am

Community family support transforms lives when vulnerable households receive peer-led guidance during times of crisis. Executive Director Amy Jordan breaks down how Thriving.... Read More

MTSU Gives Tennessee Criminal Justice Teachers Hands-On Forensic Training

Aug 06, 2026 at 04:35 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - From processing outdoor crime scenes to excavating skeletal remains, teachers from across Tennessee spent a day sharpening their skills over the summer.... Read More

Heart of Tennessee Red Cross Responders Deploy to Major Spokane Wildfires

Aug 04, 2026 at 07:41 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three local volunteers from the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross are currently deployed on a two-week mission to Washington St.... Read More

Murfreesboro Maple Street Biscuit Company Changing to Biscuit Belly in 2026

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:23 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Big changes are coming to a popular Rutherford County breakfast spot. Cracker Barrel is officially parting ways with the Maple Street Biscuit Comp.... Read More

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

Friday Night Live Concert Features Third Party Thieves on Murfreesboro Square

Jul 29, 2026 at 08:42 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Live music is taking over the heart of Rutherford County next month as Main Street Murfreesboro hosts another installment of the Friday Night Live.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Program Connects with Industry and Expands Fleet at EAA AirVenture 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:34 pm

OSHKOSH, Wisc. (WGNS) - Leaders and students from Middle Tennessee State University made a major impact on the global aviation stage at the 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft A.... Read More

Rutherford County Celebrates Grand Opening of Poplar Hill Middle School

Jul 26, 2026 at 04:46 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Hundreds of local residents gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Poplar Hill Middle School..... Read More

The Leap from Screen to Street: How Physical AI is Reshaping Middle Tennessee

Jul 22, 2026 at 07:28 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Imagine stepping onto the historic downtown Murfreesboro square and crossing paths not just with your neighbors, but with intelligent, autono.... Read More

Back to School Shopping Tips & Tax-Free Weekend Savings | BBB Advice

Jul 22, 2026 at 11:18 am

Maximize your back-to-school savings with insider advice from James Price of the Better Business Bureau. As families prepare for the upcoming school year, learning how to st.... Read More

Rutherford County Politics & Local Government: District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry Interview

Jul 21, 2026 at 10:17 am

Rutherford County District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry joins host Rick Hall to deliver an insider’s look into local government, community representation, and public.... Read More

Navigating Local Government Growth & Public Safety - Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:32 am

Discover the inner workings of local government as Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage one of Tennessee's.... Read More

MTSU Board Approves Presidential Search Committee and National Recruitment Firm

Jul 14, 2026 at 05:39 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will lead the hunt for the university's next president after taking decisive action du.... Read More

Rutherford County Commissioner Robert Peay: Jail Construction, Tax Relief, and Funding Local Infrastructure

Jul 14, 2026 at 10:11 am

Unpack the critical financial decisions and infrastructure updates shaping Rutherford County with our primary keyword, Rutherford County Commission. In this episode, host Ri.... Read More

Poplar Hill Middle School Team Moves In Prior to August Opening

Jul 08, 2026 at 08:48 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The brand-new campus for Poplar Hill Middle School marked a major milestone on Wednesday as the school team officially moved into the building. Te.... Read More

MTSU Board Sets Special Meeting Tuesday Re: Presidential Search

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:36 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Middle Tennessee State University Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting this Tuesday at 1 p.m., gathering electronically to take sever.... Read More

County Honors Ash and Schneider with Recovery Court Building Naming

Jul 08, 2026 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County is putting two familiar names in stone—literally. The County Commission has officially approved naming the Rutherford County.... Read More