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WGNS Talks with African American Heritage Society on 'Lighting The Way' Celebration," Historic Cemeteries, Churches, and More

Oct 07, 2024 at 11:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - The African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County will celebrate a decade of preserving local history this November with its 10th Anniversary.... Read More

‘Juneteenth’ Celebrates Freedom in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Jun 10, 2023 at 03:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In 1806, Bradley Academy was built in Murfreesboro for the wealthy, only allowing white males to attend the school. Past President of the United States Jame.... Read More

JuneTeenth Celebration at Bradley Academy in Murfreesboro June 15th - June 17th

Apr 27, 2023 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

LISTEN ABOVE: Listen to the full interview above to learn more about JuneTeenth and Bradley Academy. In the interview, WGNS' Scott Walker talks to Vonchelle Stembridge, F.... Read More
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It’s the One-Year Anniversary of the Rutherford County Courthouse Museum

Dec 07, 2022 at 04:15 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) It’s the one-year anniversary of the Rutherford County Courthouse Museum and Main Street Murfreesboro held a celebrational open house for the mus.... Read More
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Locally Owned and Operated Premiere 6 Movie Theater Turns 55! The Theater Remains OPEN as they Wrap Up Major Renovations

Aug 26, 2022 at 08:30 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Premiere 6, the only locally owned movie theater in Murfreesboro, has been undergoing some major renovations - many of which started towards the latter h.... Read More

Topic for Monday (08/01/2022) Local History throughout Rutherford County

Aug 01, 2022 at 09:02 am by WGNS

WGNS' Scott Walker talks with Rutherford County Historical Society’s President Pettus Read about the importance of preserving the past.  (NOTE: August meeting is Mo.... Read More

Old Goldstein's Department Store building on Murfreesboro Square to be Renovated

Mar 30, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

The old Goldstein's Department Store building on the downtown Murfeesboro square will be remodeled, that according to Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron...Currently, the Ru.... Read More