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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
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Church Donates PUBLIC ART at Murfreesboro Airport

Apr 04, 2023 at 05:27 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Public art is "art that is in the public for everyone to enjoy". The Experience Community Church donated Murfreesboro's first piece of "public art" Tuesda.... Read More

Mayor McFarland delivered the ‘State of the City’ Address on Tuesday Evening (Watch)

Mar 21, 2023 at 11:22 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Mayor Shane McFarland discussed the City’s major 2022 accomplishments in his latest “State of the City.” The interview / dis.... Read More

Mayor McFarland recognizes MFRD firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Award

Feb 28, 2023 at 02:31 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Murfreesboro Fire Rescue firefighters Daniel Carter and Josh Walker with STARS Awards Thurs. Feb. 16, 2023, f.... Read More

Mayor, City urge residents to join ‘Nobody Trashes Tennessee’ campaign

Nov 01, 2022 at 05:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro reminds residents that there is a significant cost to cleaning up the city’s roadways and waterways from l.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland on-air with WGNS' Bart Walker

Oct 12, 2022 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland was on the WGNS Action Line with host Bart Walker. Today, the mayor talked about changes in downtown Murfreesboro, Medical Center Parkway, t.... Read More

Swearing-In Ceremony of Mayor, City Council Members Sept. 1

Aug 25, 2022 at 12:23 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) On Thursday, September 1st, General Sessions Judge Toby Gilley will swear-in re-elected Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland and City Council member&n.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Authorizes a Federal Lawsuit Against Operators of Middle Point Landfill

Aug 10, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

Ongoing environmental problems, including odor and water pollution, have led the City of Murfreesboro to file a federal lawsuit against the operators of Middle Point Landfill:.... Read More

Mayor recognizes MPD officer Connor Gavlick and Sgt. Tim Higgins with STARS Award

May 20, 2022 at 12:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Murfreesboro Police Officer Connor Gavlick and Sgt. Tim Higgins were honored May 19, 2022, as STARS award recipients for saving a child&r.... Read More