Tennessee General Assembly

LOCAL PODCAST - Returning to the Roots: Why More Tennessee Classrooms are Trading Tablets for Traditional Teaching

Apr 27, 2026 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes back a regular and insightful guest, JC Bowman, the Executive Director and C.... Read More

Tennessee Lawmakers Mourn Death of District 93 Representative G.A. Hardaway

Apr 24, 2026 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A longtime lawmaker in Tennessee has passed away at the age of 71. The death of Rep. G.A. Hardaway from Memphis was confirmed by the Democratic Party.... Read More

Smartphones: The "Loaded Gun" in Your Child's Pocket, Warns Rutherford County Detective

Apr 17, 2026 at 01:12 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - April marks Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the signs of abuse and fostering a community that prote.... Read More

Rutherford County Wins Big in New $58 Billion State Budget

Apr 16, 2026 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS)- The Tennessee General Assembly officially passed the state's $58 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year Thursday. This spending plan brings a mas.... Read More

Tennessee's New Retirement Frontier: Inside the Proposed State-Run Savings Plan

Apr 09, 2026 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation recently introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly aims to bridge the retirement gap for hundreds of thousands of workers w.... Read More

MTSU President Sidney McPhee to Step Down, Library Book Move Sparks Debate & Tennessee Crash Data Alarms | Mar. 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee announces he will step down.... Read More

Legislative Lockdown: State Reps Discuss Prison Capacity and Predatory Lending

Mar 05, 2026 at 09:35 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this edition of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Bryan Terry, and Robert Stevens for an inside look at the cur.... Read More

Are Robots Taking Over the Sidewalk? Mike Sparks on TN’s Latest Legislation, Fresh Food & Fatherhood

Feb 19, 2026 at 11:03 am by Producer

Eliminating state sales tax on fresh produce could save Tennessee families $96 million annually, providing essential relief at the checkout line. State Representative Mike S.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Proposes "Perjury Charges" for Dishonest Tennessee Department Heads

Feb 17, 2026 at 12:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - In the State of Tennessee, the process of lawmaking is a high-stakes environment where various state departments—ranging from the Departme.... Read More

Bussing Homeless from Music City to Murfreesboro: State Rep Sounds Alarm on Transfers

Feb 09, 2026 at 02:15 am by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State Representative Tim Rudd, who represents Rutherford County, is proposing new legislation aimed at addressing what he describes as a no.... Read More

Rutherford County Welcomes First Baby of 2026, Growth Milestones & Statewide Safety Gains | Jan. 2, 2025

Jan 02, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Friday, January 2, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital celebrates the county’s first.... Read More

Tennessee Passes Law to Boost Funding for Child Advocacy Centers, Forensic Interviews

Jun 09, 2025 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Legislation aimed at strengthening support for child advocacy centers and forensic interviewers across Tennessee has been approved by the General Ass.... Read More

MTSU Senior Tiffany Parker Gains Real-World Experience as State Legislative Intern

May 13, 2025 at 01:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in.... Read More

Rutherford and Cannon Counties Legislative Delegations Support Child Abuse Victims: HB 641 and SB 450 Pass in the House and Senate

May 05, 2025 at 06:03 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO – “The Child Advocacy Center is grateful to the entire Rutherford and Cannon Counties legislative delegations for unanimously suppor.... Read More

Some Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Bill to Allow Schools to Opt Out of Enrolling Undocumented Students

Feb 04, 2025 at 04:57 pm by WGNS Radio News

NASHVILLE, TN - House Majority Leader William Lamberth (R-Portland) and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson (R-Hixson) have filed legislation that would allow local school district.... Read More

Rutherford County Representative Appointed Chairman of House Higher Education Subcommittee

Feb 03, 2025 at 03:45 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Charlie Baum, R-Murfreesboro, has been appointed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to serve as chairman of the House Higher Education Su.... Read More

Almaville Volunteer Fire Department Secures Grant Funding from Tennessee

Jan 23, 2025 at 02:57 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Almaville Volunteer Fire Department in Smyrna is one of 245 volunteer fire departments in Tennessee to receive a portion of the recently approved grants.... Read More

Pro-Life Candidates Sweep Tennessee Elections, Defeating Planned Parenthood-Endorsed Opponents

Nov 06, 2024 at 09:15 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Right to Life Political Action Committee and pro-life Tennesseans report they are celebrating the outcome of Tuesday’s elections.  Roger Kane, Presid.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Safeguarding Communities Through Responsible Gun Ownership - by Rep. Sparks

Oct 21, 2024 at 07:46 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Tennessee has made significant progress in the last two decades to reduce overall crime statewide and protect those in our communities. Just last year, there were.... Read More

Retention Bonuses for Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers

Jul 25, 2024 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement.... Read More