Middle Tennessee news

Rutherford County Fire Department Donates Fire Truck to Rockvale High School

Jul 29, 2026 at 10:13 pm

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rockvale High School fire science students just got a major boost to their daily training. The Rutherford County Fire Department donated a fully funct.... Read More

Thompson Lane Widening, New School Laws and Murfreesboro’s Homebuyer Ranking | July 28, 2026

Jul 28, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: TDOT moves forward with a major widening project along North Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, expa.... Read More

New School Opens, Crypto ATMs Banned and MTSU Expands Aerospace Research | July 27, 2026

Jul 27, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 27, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Poplar Hill Middle School officially opens in Murfreesboro, becoming Rutherford County Schools&rs.... Read More

Church Theft Investigation, Town Creek Revival and AI Political Ads | Jul. 22, 2026

Jul 22, 2026 at 04:45 am

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County detectives seek help identifying suspects accused of stealing approximately.... Read More

Murder Conviction Upheld, Early Voting Begins, and Police Expand Crime-Fighting Technology | Jul. 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026 at 04:45 am

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upholds Gregory Chiante Lyons’ murder conviction a.... Read More

Rutherford Arrests, Record Sports Betting, Hospital Expansion & Buc-ee’s Progress | July 20, 2026

Jul 20, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 20, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Two women wanted in Rutherford County are arrested following a Mount Juliet traffic stop connecte.... Read More

U.S. House Votes to End Bi-Annual Clock Change for Rutherford County with Daylight Saving Time Bill

Jul 14, 2026 at 03:29 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGNS) - The U.S. House voted 308 to 117 on Tuesday to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, a crucial step toward making Daylight Saving Time permanent.... Read More

Gas Line Rupture, Rainfall Crash Risks & Smyrna Stroke Care Recognition | July 8, 2026

Jul 08, 2026 at 04:45 am

The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A construction crew struck a two-inch gas line near 220 West Northfield Boulevard in Murfreesboro, forcing a two-hour tr.... Read More

La Vergne Rumors Cleared, Data Center Debate, Vehicle Burglaries & Workforce Pell | July 6, 2026

Jul 06, 2026 at 04:45 am

Monday, July 6, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: La Vergne Police clarify that a weekend vehicle pursuit into Metro Nashville and a Lake Forest pow.... Read More

Murfreesboro Wins Major Court Battle to Block Landfill Expansion

Jul 01, 2026 at 04:03 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro has secured a major legal victory in its fight against a local landfill expansion. Mayor Shane McFarland announced on Facebook that t.... Read More

Rutherford County K9 Fred Helps Rescue Missing Wilson County Woman

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:39 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound from the Murfreesboro area helped bring a missing Wilson County woman to safety Wednesd.... Read More

Social Media Prank Could Bring Injuries, Charges or Deadly Confusion in Rutherford County, TN and Beyond

Jun 25, 2026 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro / Rutherford County, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Over the past two to three years, multiple law enforcement agencies have warned about a social media “.... Read More

Tennessee THC Ban Looms, DCS Civil Rights Complaints & Project Milkweed Returns | June 23, 2026

Jun 23, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Tennessee dispensaries prepare for a major July 1 change as a new state law takes full e.... Read More

Rutherford County Child Advocacy Centers Launch Internet Safety Campaign

Jun 04, 2026 at 04:25 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - June is National Internet Safety Month, and local child advocates are stepping up to help Rutherford County parents protect their kids online. Wit.... Read More

Amber Alert Canceled, La Vergne Considers AI Dispatch Tool, and Friday Night Live Returns | Jun. 3, 2026

Jun 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Clarksville’s Amber Alert for 3-year-old Tyler Hall is canceled after the child is found.... Read More

Ed the Zebra’s Anniversary, Raymond Berry Remembered & Riverdale’s New Coach | Jun. 2, 2026

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Rutherford County families are encouraged to include pets in emergency plans as TEMA recognizes J.... Read More

La Vergne High Students Build Race-Ready Harley-Davidson for National Competition

Jun 01, 2026 at 11:20 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Students at La Vergne High School are preparing to unveil a professionally built flat track motorcycle after spending months transforming.... Read More

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