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Rutherford County Pet Owners Urged to Prepare for Disasters This June

Jun 01, 2026 at 03:33 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is recognizing June as Pet Preparedness Month, and emergency officials want Rutherford County residents to.... Read More

Severe Weather Awareness Week | Spring Storm Season Approaches

Feb 16, 2026 at 04:11 pm by Rutherford Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) — State emergency managers and meteorologists are calling on residents to bolster their storm readiness as the region enters its most volatile we.... Read More

Fire at La Vergne Tire Shop Leads to Hazardous Oil Spill

Jun 25, 2025 at 08:55 pm by WGNS

La Vergne, TN - A fire broke out Wednesday (6/25/2025) afternoon at M & A Tire Shop located at 208 Stones River Road, near the intersection with Murfreesboro Road. Wh.... Read More

Joint Efforts Underway to Remove Debris for Douglas Lake Following Tropical Storm Helene

Nov 07, 2024 at 01:09 pm by WGNS News

Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical rec.... Read More

Tennessee Seeks Federal Disaster Aid for Rutherford County After Devastating Storms

Jun 14, 2024 at 11:50 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the wake of severe weather and tornadoes that struck Tennessee earlier this year on May 8-9, 2024, Governor Bill Lee has formally requested a Major.... Read More

February is Earthquake Awareness Month & Tennesseans Should Prioritize Earthquake Preparedness

Feb 03, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2022 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize earthquake preparedness bef.... Read More

TEMA and Rutherford County EMS Offers Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

Jan 05, 2022 at 07:31 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County, TN— With Sunday night’s snowfall amounts and more expected on Thursday, Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency is teaming up with the Ten.... Read More