Riverdale High School

Local Students Set to Tackle Route 66 in 2026 Great Race

Jun 15, 2026 at 11:49 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Stones River Car Club, a region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, is proud to announce that three local Rutherford County high school st.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Schools Chair Claire Maxwell joins host Bill Wilson

Jun 08, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

How is Tennessee's fastest-growing county scaling its infrastructure without sacrificing educational excellence? Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell steps in.... Read More

Former Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan Publishes Children's Book

Jun 08, 2026 at 09:49 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face in Rutherford County education is sharing a new story with the community. Longtime Riverdale High School Principal Tom Nolan has o.... Read More

Riverdale Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Barry Messer Announces Retirement

May 26, 2026 at 01:03 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A pillar of the Rutherford County sports community is calling it a career. Riverdale High School athletic director and head baseball coach Barry M.... Read More

Riverdale High School Names Mark Brown as New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 20, 2026 at 05:24 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Riverdale High School is entering a new era on the hardwood with the appointment of Mark Brown as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach. &nb.... Read More

Voss Steps Down After Over a Decade as Riverdale Boys Basketball Coach

Mar 05, 2026 at 03:18 pm by Primetime Sports

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After leading the Warriors’ basketball program since 2015, Riverdale boys head coach Michael Voss is stepping away from the sidelines..... Read More

Teen Faces Charges After Gun Detected at Riverdale High School

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A 17-year-old student at Riverdale High School has been formally charged after authorities discovered a concealed firearm on campus Tuesday.... Read More

UPDATE: False Threat Determination Clears Riverdale High School, Normal Operations Resume

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:30 am by WGNS News

UPDATE: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Normal operations have resumed at Riverdale High School after law enforcement determined that a reported threat against the school Wednesda.... Read More

Oakland claims crown at Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet

Jan 18, 2026 at 10:35 am by Danny Brewer

At the 37th Doris Coady Rutherford County Swimming Championship Meet on January 17 there was a familiar theme, the Oakland Patriots carried home the most hardware. Since it's.... Read More

Locals highlight Music City Bowl for Tennessee Vols

Jan 01, 2026 at 01:09 pm by Danny Brewer

University of Tennessee football fans may have not been exactly thrilled with the outcome of the 27th Music City Bowl, but Rutherford County fans could take solace in the fact.... Read More

Rutherford County Educators Named Among 2025 CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence

May 07, 2025 at 04:06 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Country Music Association (CMA) has proudly unveiled the 2025 class of its CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence, recognizing 30 excep.... Read More

Honor Student Kaydence Lokey Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Apr 01, 2025 at 03:34 pm by WGNS

CHRISTIANA — Kaydence Lokey, a freshman at Riverdale High School, is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held on June 25, 2025 – June 27, 20.... Read More
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New Murfreesboro Bridge Over Stones River Debuts, Honoring Former Mayor and Shortening Commutes

Oct 22, 2024 at 04:32 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn — A lively atmosphere, complete with music, set the mood for the official unveiling and opening of a new bridge spanning the Stones River... T.... Read More
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Gas Leak Forced Evacuation of 18-Residents in Murfreesboro on Monday

Aug 13, 2024 at 10:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Eighteen people had to be evacuated from homes in the 500 block of Westgate Blvd., between Jonquil Ct. and Lilly Lane, because of a gas leak. Westgate.... Read More

Gary Rankin inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

Jul 02, 2024 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

Perhaps the earliest footnote in a career full of milestones and shattered records, Gary Rankin heeded the advice of his father as he first launched his prep coaching career d.... Read More

UPDATE: Installation of Artificial Turf at Riverdale Has Begun

Apr 25, 2024 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

Installation of artificial turf at Phil Watts Tomahawk Stadium at Riverdale High School has begun. Work began this week to transform Tom Nolan Field. The Warriors will become.... Read More

Gary Rankin to be Inducted into National High School Hall of Fame

Mar 11, 2024 at 03:21 pm by WGNS Radio News

Gary Rankin joins an elite class as one of the inductees into the National High School Hall of Fame. He was the football coach at Riverdale from 1990 to 2005, winning four sta.... Read More

Riverdale High School Participating in St. Baldrick's Foundation Fundraiser to Combat Childhood Cancer

Feb 27, 2024 at 07:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a heartfelt endeavor to combat childhood cancer, Riverdale High School in Murfreesboro, is gearing up to host an event in collaboration with th.... Read More

Rev Up for a Cause: Riverdale High School Car Show Benefits the Band Program

Feb 21, 2024 at 02:23 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Saturday, March 9th, 2024, Riverdale High School invites car enthusiasts and community members to its car show event. Located at 802 Warrior Drive in Murfre.... Read More

Politics: Tim Holden Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board Zone 3

Jan 02, 2024 at 07:12 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Tim Holden, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and former School Board member, has declared his candidacy for the Rutherford County School B.... Read More