economic development

From Habitat for Humanity to County Mayor: Randy Allen’s Vision for Rutherford

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

Rutherford County faces a pivotal crossroads as rapid growth collides with the urgent need for sustainable affordable housing and modernized infrastructure. Randy Allen, Chi.... Read More

TN State Rep. Mike Sparks: School Bus Safety Bills & Nashville Traffic Updates

Apr 16, 2026 at 11:13 am by Producer

Tennessee's legislative halls are buzzing with debates over school bus safety and local infrastructure that could reshape the daily commute for thousands. State Representati.... Read More

TVA Safely Imploded Cooling Tower at Hartsville

Sep 18, 2025 at 03:51 pm by WGNS

HARTSVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Tennessee Valley Authority safely imploded a 540-foot hyperbolic cooling tower at its Hartsville site in Trousdale County, Tennessee,.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Nation’s Top States for New Hotel Growth Since 2019

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the hospitality industry rebounds from the travel slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sta.... Read More

George Huddleston, Jr. Took Wings

Nov 21, 2024 at 04:18 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro, TN - George Huddleston, Jr. is enjoying flying once again. This gentle and caring Murfreesboro leader passed away Thursday morning (11/21/2024) after a long and.... Read More

Murfreesboro to Finalize Termination Agreement with Notes Live During Workshop

Aug 07, 2024 at 11:58 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City Council meets for their regularly scheduled workshop this Thursday (Aug. 8, 2024), where council members will hear the 2nd and final readi.... Read More

Healing Ecosystems and Daylighting Murfreesboro’s Town Creek

Jul 24, 2024 at 04:55 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ecological restoration projects are gradually healing damaged ecosystems across the country. More than half a century ago, cities across the U.S. believed t.... Read More

+44% Seating Increase at Proposed Venue and Dropping Restaurant Sparks Concerns in Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2024 at 03:54 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ongoing issues and a lack of progress at One East College, LLC may lead the Murfreesboro City Council to reevaluate future endeavors with potential develo.... Read More

Murfreesboro and MTE finalize “property swap” for planned parkland and economic development prospects

Jan 11, 2023 at 05:24 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The City of Murfreesboro finalized the “property swap” with Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on Jan. 4, 2023, for land along Vetera.... Read More

Murfreesboro Mayor to make significant economic development announcement Thursday

Dec 08, 2021 at 03:59 pm by WGNS

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland, corporate executives, along with state and local officials, will make a significant announcement of Middle Tennessee regional interest on.... Read More