Rutherford County EMS

Tuesday PM: DUI Arrest Made at Scene, One Person Hospitalized

Aug 04, 2026 at 06:38 pm

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A six‑vehicle crash snarled Memorial Boulevard traffic at 5:04PM Tuesday afternoon (8/4/2026). A DUI arrest was made and one person was hospital.... Read More

Murder-Suicide Investigation, Public Safety Investments and MTSU Milestones | July 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Murfreesboro Police investigate an apparent murder-suicide after two people were found dead at.... Read More

New EMS Prototype Station Construction Begins in Smyrna

Jul 28, 2026 at 02:44 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - Construction is now underway on a new Rutherford County Emergency Medical Service station at 267 Weakley Lane in Smyrna. The new station joins the Coun.... Read More

Elderly Man Hospitalized After Murfreesboro House Fire on Leaf Avenue

Jul 13, 2026 at 08:13 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - An elderly man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after firefighters responded to a residential fire on Leaf Avenue in Murfreesboro. Murfr.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Heart Attack Signs, Heat Safety, and When to Call 911

Jul 01, 2026 at 11:12 am by Producer

Rutherford County EMS emergency response teams save lives daily, but only if you make the call. A brief five-minute chest pain episode can quickly escalate into a permanent.... Read More

Rutherford County EMS: Summer Safety, Call Volumes, and Award-Winning Care

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:20 am by Producer

Rutherford County EMS is facing unprecedented demand as summer brings a massive surge in water-related emergencies, outdoor recreation accidents, and intense traffic congest.... Read More

State Honors Rutherford County EMS Workers for Miraculous Life-Saving Rescues

May 27, 2026 at 05:23 pm by WGNS

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - State officials are honoring local emergency workers for their extraordinary clinical skills and teamwork during two life-saving emergency re.... Read More

Eagleville Man Killed in Late-Night Pedestrian Accident in Murfreesboro

May 11, 2026 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Local authorities are investigating a tragic collision that claimed the life of an Eagleville man late Saturday night. The Murfreesboro Police Department.... Read More

Mother Thanks First Responders After Missing 3-Year-Old Found Near Smyrna Home

May 05, 2026 at 08:33 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Rutherford County mother is thanking first responders after her 3-year-old son was quickly found Friday after wandering away from home near Almaville R.... Read More

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S Curve Crash Sends Vehicles Into Clark Boulevard Home

Apr 12, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An otherwise quiet Sunday morning was abruptly interrupted for residents on the s-curve of Clark Boulevard after a two-vehicle accident resulting.... Read More

Saving Seconds: Next-Gen EMS with Rutherford County’s Brent Carter

Feb 11, 2026 at 11:24 am by Producer

How does a local emergency service handle a record-breaking 186 calls in a single day? Join host Bryan Barrett as he sits down with Brent Carter from Rutherford County Emerg.... Read More

One Found Dead Following Outbuilding Fire on Ridley Earp Road in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2025 at 08:05 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Fire and Rescue crews responded to an outbuilding fire in the 7000 block of Ridley Earp Road at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Mond.... Read More

Rutherford Roundup: Deadly I-24 Crashes, High-Stakes Playoff Win & Holiday Parades | Dec. 1, 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Show Notes – Monday, December 1, 2025 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-24: Two people killed and several injured af.... Read More

Nine Broken Ribs and a Grateful Heart: Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on First Responders and Faith

Nov 28, 2025 at 01:57 pm by WGNS News

On this WGNS Action Line episode, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr for a candid, heartfelt conversation about his recent horseback rid.... Read More

Back-to-Back Fires Keep Rutherford County Crews Busy

Nov 15, 2025 at 07:09 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) faced a challenging afternoon on Friday (11/14/2025) when two major structure fires broke out within minutes.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Rescue Toddler Found Outside in 27-Degree Weather

Nov 11, 2025 at 03:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – November 11, 2025 – Murfreesboro Police officers responded to the area of Manson Crossing Drive and Cedar Glades Drive Tuesday morning after rec.... Read More