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Festive Spirit at AdamsPlace: Celebrating the Holidays in a Growing Community

Dec 18, 2024 at 08:22 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Throughout the years, cities across the state have continued to grow exponentially, welcoming new residents from all over the country. Last year, SmartAsset.... Read More

Aiming for Zero Roadway Fatalities - Fatal Accidents vs Population Growth in Rutherford County

Dec 09, 2024 at 10:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Fatal accidents in Rutherford County have increased over the years, outpacing the region's population growth. In 2010, the county had a population of a.... Read More

Growing Classrooms: How Murfreesboro City Schools Adapt to Expansion

Dec 05, 2024 at 01:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - As Murfreesboro continues to expand in population, so does the need for classroom space. WGNS spoke to Lisa Trail, Director of Communications for the Cit.... Read More

CONTINUED: Mayor Carr and Commissioner Harris on Use of County Funds

Dec 05, 2024 at 11:25 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr has proposed another cost-of-living pay increase for county employees in the next fiscal year, aiming to make count.... Read More

Murfreesboro’s Rise: From Small Town to Housing Hotspot

Dec 03, 2024 at 06:31 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Murfreesboro, just 34 miles from Nashville, has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, cementing its status as a fast-g.... Read More

A Closer Look at Our Water Supply, the Growing Population and the Need for a Larger Wastewater Treatment Plant

Oct 10, 2024 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TN - Have you ever wondered where your drinking water comes from? In places like Murfreesboro... That was Valerie Smith, director of the Murfreesboro Wat.... Read More

Rutherford County Expanding and will Surpass Hamilton County in Population by 2027

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:10 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Research released this year by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Development at the University of Tennessee indicates that Rutherford C.... Read More

Shifting Demographics: Tennessee's Migration Story and Murfreesboro's Rise

Mar 28, 2024 at 01:56 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - In a dynamic shift of population dynamics, Tennessee emerges as a focal point for migration trends, drawing individuals from various corners of the country.... Read More

2-Part Show: 1. Celebrating Greenhouse Ministries 25th Anniversary / 2. State Rep. Mike Sparks Looks at Population Growth and Undocumented Workers

Feb 05, 2024 at 09:42 am by WGNS News

  In today's insightful podcast, WGNS brings you a dynamic episode that delves into the heart of our community's growth and the impactful initiatives spearheaded by loca.... Read More

More Apartments and Condominiums as Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Continue to Grow

Dec 01, 2022 at 12:31 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County has grown by over 88-thousand residents since 2010, which equals a 12-year growth rate of more than 30%. With the population growth c.... Read More

Tennessee Has the 8th Fastest-Growing Economy in the U.S.

Jun 06, 2022 at 05:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have struggled to understand exactly what is happening with the U.S. economy. In th.... Read More