Shane McFarland

From $280+ Million Legacy Fraud Scheme to Future Tech Center on I-840 at NW Broad Street

Jun 17, 2026 at 06:20 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - What was once pitched as a monumental economic game-changer for the city of Murfreesboro has officially unraveled into a cautionary tale of corpor.... Read More

Marketplace Shooting, Murfreesboro Budget, Major Developments & Tennessee Hemp Rules | June 8, 2026

Jun 08, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, June 8, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Facebook Marketplace meetup in La Vergne turns violent, resulting in gunfire, one injury, and fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Leadership Highlights Positive Economic Growth and Low Tax Rates, Listen to Today's Podcast for the Answers

May 21, 2026 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Podcast Above: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down for an insightful conversation with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to discuss the cit.... Read More

PODCAST: Murfreesboro Mayor Focuses on Growth, Gridlock, and Keeping Government In Check

Apr 13, 2026 at 06:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on the WGNS Action Line for an in-depth conversation with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. In this episode, Mayor McFarland.... Read More

From the South 'Boro Area to North Murfreesboro, Building Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway with New Businesses and Roads

Mar 12, 2026 at 11:42 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro’s Future: Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway What does it take to manage one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee? Join us as we sit down with.... Read More

Local Leaders, State Officials to Tackle Growth Pressures at March 20 MTSU Event

Mar 12, 2026 at 08:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Middle Tennessee’s rapid growth — and the strain that comes with it — will take center stage again on March 20 when Middle Tennes.... Read More

Water, Air Safety and More: Why the City is Fighting the 70 to 80-Foot Landfill Height Increase

Feb 16, 2026 at 02:00 am by WGNS News

MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, TN — A significant legal hurdle has been placed in the path of landfill operators seeking to grow the state's largest waste site. On.... 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

TEC and MTSU Unite to Tackle Tennessee’s Trash Troubles

Oct 25, 2025 at 07:26 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) will bring its 2025 Annual Policy and Practice Forum to Middle Tennessee State.... Read More

Nashville's "Thrivence" Selected by City Council to Lead Murfreesboro Planning Department Efficiency Study

Oct 23, 2025 at 08:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council voted Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, to approve a $95,000 consulting contract with Thrivence, LLC to conduct an organ.... Read More

Barrett Firearms and Parent Company NIOA Group Break Ground on Major Manufacturing Campus in Rutherford County

Aug 13, 2025 at 02:54 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Earlier this year, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, the company made famous for its .50 caliber rifle used by government military troops in over 75 coun.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS

Dec 19, 2024 at 09:19 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland honored Adam Todd and Ron Davis as STARS during the Dec. 19, 2024, City Council meeting. Todd and Davis were recognized for t.... Read More

Some Developers Building Neighborhoods Barely Outside of Murfreesboro City Limits to Avoid Variety of Regulations

Sep 13, 2024 at 12:20 pm by WGNS News

Listen to the entire interview with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland by clicking the PLAY above. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Growth seems to be a news item that som.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland on WGNS - Hear the Podcast!

Jul 10, 2024 at 03:10 pm by WGNS News

A focus on Murfreesboro with Mayor Shane McFarland: Notes One Live did not live-up to its agreement with the City, so City nixed the deal. One East College, LL.... Read More

Council Votes To Negotiate With Darren Gore To Be Next Murfreesboro City Manager

May 10, 2024 at 04:20 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro City Council voted Friday, May 10, 2024, to begin contract negotiations with Assistant City Manager Darren Gore to become Murfreesboro.... Read More

City of Murfreesboro to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Solid Waste Materials Management Station

Jan 30, 2024 at 04:51 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - The City of Murfreesboro is set to conduct a Public Meeting next month where the public is invited to attend and share their views on a proposed Solid Was.... Read More

Waste Management Developments Unfold in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro

Jan 22, 2024 at 01:03 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, Tennessee - The ongoing dialogue between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and Middle Point Landfill continues, with discussions centered around the potent.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes April McClurkan with STARS Award

Nov 02, 2023 at 07:44 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – April McClurkan is the latest Murfreesboro City employee to be awarded as a STAR! McClurkan professionally and persistently coordinated a resp.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland focuses on Murfreesboro issues

Aug 09, 2023 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

This morning on the WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker talked to Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland. The mayor comments on TDAT's "Order of Consent" against Republic Servic.... Read More

Mayor Shane McFarland recognizes Nate Bailey and Laterrie “T.J.” Steverson with STARS Award

May 02, 2023 at 11:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Public Works employees Nate Bailey and Laterrie “T.J.” Steverson Thursday April 6, 2023, as.... Read More