Rutherford County events

6:30PM Friday Night Live Brings Music, Magic, and Community to Murfreesboro’s Historic Square

Aug 07, 2025 at 05:14 pm by WGNS

REMINDER: Tonight is the night to be on the MURFREESBORO SQUARE! A free concert will take place this evening at 6:30 p.m. (08/08/25) as part of the ongoing Friday Ni.... Read More

Milestone Moments: 25 Years of the Child Advocacy Center with Sharon DeBoer & Presley Hosford

Jul 28, 2025 at 11:23 am by Producer

Bryan Barrett sits down with Executive Director Sharon DeBoer and team member Presley Hosford from the Child Advocacy Center to reflect on 25 years of dedicated service in Rut.... Read More

Painfully Proud: Murfreesboro’s Best Bellyfloppers Compete for Splash Supremacy

Jun 26, 2025 at 04:57 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – The art of the sacred bellyflop is not for the faint of heart — or for those afraid of a good splat. This summer, brave souls across Rutherford.... Read More

Elvis Fans in Middle Tennessee: Here's Your Guide to Elvis Week in Memphis

Jun 05, 2025 at 12:06 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – If you're an Elvis Presley fan looking for a unique summer adventure, a two to two-and-a-half-hour drive west from Rutherford County lands y.... Read More

Youth Sports Continue to Drive Tourism and Revenue in Rutherford County

May 30, 2025 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Despite one day of bad weather, the 2025 Spring Fling event, which concluded a week ago in Rutherford County, proved to be another successful series of.... Read More

Spring Fling 32 Returns to Murfreesboro: Local Teams Ready for Statewide Spotlight

May 17, 2025 at 07:53 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The 32nd annual Spring Fling returns to Murfreesboro this week, once again transforming Rutherford County into the hub of Tennessee hig.... Read More

Hammer Down for Humanity: How Cars, Community & Music Are Building Homes

May 16, 2025 at 09:29 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Melissa Cross from Habitat for Humanity and a panel of passionate guests t.... Read More

Tennessee Treasury to Help Murfreesboro Residents Find Missing Money at Berry Festival

May 13, 2025 at 04:42 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On Saturday, July 19, the Tennessee Department of Treasury – Unclaimed Property Division will be in Murfreesboro as part of its statewide tour to.... Read More

33rd Annual Secret Garden Party Set for June, Benefiting the Discovery Center

May 02, 2025 at 09:03 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The 33rd Annual Secret Garden Party, a beloved fundraiser supporting the Discovery Center, will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the.... Read More

Rutherford County Gathers in Faith at Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Apr 29, 2025 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast has been a longstanding tradition and a meaningful gathering place for community leaders across R.... Read More

United Way Kicks Off Volunteer Days with Community Event in Murfreesboro

Apr 25, 2025 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — April 25, 2025 — United Way of South Central Tennessee officially launched its Volunteer Days initiative Friday morning with a community brea.... Read More

Bowling Tournament Aims to Raise Funds for Teen Suicide Prevention

Apr 18, 2025 at 09:34 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO — Sheriff’s deputies who regularly respond to mental health and crisis calls will roll up their sleeves and lace up their bowling shoes next month to.... Read More

Craft Supply Swap at the TEC in Murfreesboro: Trade, Create, and Inspire!

Mar 24, 2025 at 06:09 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Are your craft drawers overflowing with supplies you no longer need? Or perhaps you’ve been eyeing a new creative hobby but aren’t sure where to.... Read More

Roots Rendezvous and Uncle Dave Macon Days Partner with Hop Springs for 2025 Festival

Feb 27, 2025 at 04:32 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Roots Rendezvous and Uncle Dave Macon Days are set to partner with Hop Springs for the 2025 festival, continuing a long-standing tradition of celeb.... Read More

Digital Scavenger Hunt This Saturday – Starting at Greenhouse Ministries

Jun 19, 2024 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - For the first time, Greenhouse Ministries, a nonprofit organization that helps others in our community, will host a Digital Scavenger Hunt. The hunt will be.... Read More

Cicadas Soiree and Oaklands Mansion's Rich History

May 22, 2024 at 11:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker as he chats with Oaklands Mansion’s Executive Director, James Manning, about the upcoming Cicadas Soiree, set for Saturday,.... Read More

Attention SENIOR CITIZENS -- MTSU Conference on Positive Aging will be April 5th

Mar 24, 2024 at 01:01 pm by WGNS

UPDATED w/Audio: MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is scheduled to take place in 2-weeks. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing,.... Read More

Second Positive Aging Conference Scheduled for April

Feb 19, 2024 at 09:38 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - The Second Positive Aging Conference is being planned and has already been scheduled for April 5, 2024. Dr. Deborah Lee, NHC Chair of Excellence in.... Read More

FRIDAY: Parade of Lights and the Snow Rink in LaVergne

Dec 07, 2023 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

LA VERGNE, TN –The Christmas tree lighting and other holiday festivities for La Vergne have been rescheduled and will take place this Friday, December 8 at Veterans Memo.... Read More

Pecan Festival at Williamson Family Farm

Oct 05, 2023 at 11:11 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The upcoming Pecan Festival at Williamson Family Farm will be held this November in Murfreesboro. At the event, there will be a long list of talented c.... Read More