Red Kettles, Angel Trees, and Disaster Relief: Salvation Army's Mission at Home and Beyond

Oct 16, 2024 at 07:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - We continue our coverage of how Rutherford County residents are assisting in disaster-stricken areas across East Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,.... Read More

Helping to Stop Homelessness Before It Begins

Aug 21, 2024 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - With the cost of rent going up year after year, it is getting harder and harder for struggling individuals to afford a deposit and pay the first month&rsquo.... Read More

Beloved Murfreesboro Teacher Ritch Campbell Passes Away at 59

Aug 14, 2024 at 05:02 pm by WGNS News

MILTON, TN - Popular educator Ritch Campbell passed away on Tuesday (8/13/2024) at Vanderbilt Medical Center. The Milton resident was only 59-years-old. He was the son of lon.... Read More

MTSU Walker Library Receives Donations from Personal Archives of Legendary State Conservationist

Aug 14, 2024 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Hundreds of books, papers and postcards from the estate of legendary Tennessee ecologist Mack Prichard will now be housed in Sp.... Read More

Barnabas Vision's Backpack Drive: How You Can Help

Jul 22, 2024 at 09:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Barnabas Vision, a local non-profit in Murfreesboro, is helping low-income families with school-age children who can't afford back-to-school supplies...... Read More

Special Fashion Show with Senior Models will Raise Funds to Help Senior Citizens in Need

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A nonprofit faith-based organization in Rutherford County, sponsored by the Churches of Christ, is hosting a fashion show / fundraiser this month. The eve.... Read More

MTSU ‘Bra Drive’ seeks clothing donations to comfort breast cancer, violence survivors, raise awareness

Oct 05, 2022 at 06:23 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Community donors can provide a little comfort to neighbors in need while also boosting the profiles of both Breast Cancer Awareness Month.... Read More

James Price of the Better Business Bureau talks to WGNS about Donations and How to Spot Scamsters

Oct 05, 2022 at 11:05 am by Producer

This morning on Rutherford Issues, WGNS' Scott Walker was joined by James Price with the Better Business Bureau. Today, Price talked about charity giving after natural disaste.... Read More

University brings in a record $17.2M-plus in donations during fundraising year

Aug 04, 2022 at 03:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University boasted a record fundraising year for 2021-22, bringing in more than $17.2 million in private donations.... Read More

Drop off clothing donations Aug. 11-12 to restock MTSU Career Closet student resource

Jul 29, 2022 at 08:45 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Alumni Office and the Career Development Center have teamed up for an upcoming clothing drive to res.... Read More

Food Distribution in Murfreesboro - Volunteer Opportunity

May 16, 2022 at 06:30 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) Volunteers are needed at Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency for the quarterly food distribution drive. The distribution location will be at Allen Chapel.... Read More

The Red Cross Needs Your Help - Donation Drives in Rutherford, Bedford and Coffee Counties

Sep 13, 2021 at 07:47 am by WGNS

When patients living with sickle cell disease face a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can make a lifesaving difference. That’s why the American Red Cross has launc.... Read More

Local Church Gathering Relief Supplies for Waverly

Aug 25, 2021 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

New Vision Church on Thompson Lane is conducting a drive for relief supplies to help flood victims in Waverly. Senior Pastor Brady Cooper says specific cleaning supplies are.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to be Wary of Scams When Donating to Flood Relief

Aug 23, 2021 at 02:02 pm by WGNS

After the devastating flooding in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages Tennesseans to be wary of scams when.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries in Murfreesboro is in Need of Volunteers

Jul 21, 2021 at 09:34 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries is always looking for new volunteers and the next volunteer orientation will take place on Thursday (7/22/21) morning at 10.That was Greenhouse founder C.... Read More

GREENHOUSE MINISTRIES: COVID-19 Leads to Growth of Need for Food

Dec 16, 2020 at 11:39 am by WGNS

Greenhouse Ministries continues to help local residents in positive ways. Cliff Sharp who founded Greenhouse, told WGNS NEWS…Job loss due to the COVID-19 Pandemic has l.... Read More

Special Kids and Other Non-Profits Benefit on Giving Tuesday

Dec 03, 2020 at 08:59 am by WGNS News

It is hard to believe what can take place for the good in as little as 24-hours.  During this year's Giving Tuesday campaign that took place earlier this week, non-profit.... Read More

Secretary Hargett Encourages Tennesseans to Give Wisely this Holiday Season

Nov 25, 2020 at 06:15 pm by WGNS

In this season of giving, Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations."Tennesseans are generous and support each o.... Read More

Amerigroup Tennessee Ends Hunger Month with $10,000 in Donations in Murfreesboro

Sep 24, 2020 at 05:45 am by WGNS

Amerigroup and its Foundation announced they are giving $125,000 to nonprofit organizations in Tennessee to support ongoing efforts related to COVID-19, as part Amerigroup&rsq.... Read More

DONATION: 12 Rocking chairs to the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, Food and More

Jul 20, 2020 at 09:15 am by WGNS

Coming up this week on Wednesday, July 22nd, at 11 am, members of American Legion Post 46 in Cookeville, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Legion Riders will be present.... Read More