Rutherford County Schools

Central Magnet Principal Dr. John Ash Steps Down to Lead Smith County Schools

May 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A major leadership change is coming to one of Rutherford County’s top schools. Dr. John Ash is stepping down as principal of Central Magnet.... Read More

Eagleville School Breaks Ground on New Synthetic Turf Fields

May 18, 2026 at 06:57 pm by Primetime Sports

EAGLEVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Eagleville athletes will soon play on brand-new turf surfaces. The school officially broke ground on new synthetic turf fields for its baseball, foo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools: Summer Camp Registration, Chow Buses, & Pre-K Prep

May 18, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Murfreesboro City Schools are wrapping up the academic year, but the district's essential community programs are just getting started for the summer season. Lisa Trail says.... Read More

Three Students Face Charges After Assaulting Staff and SRO at Siegel High School

May 13, 2026 at 10:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Three Siegel High School students face criminal charges after a series of clashes left a deputy punched and teachers shoved in the school cafeteri.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools & The New Education Foundation with Sheila Bratton

May 12, 2026 at 10:51 am by Producer

Rutherford County Schools are setting a gold standard in Tennessee education, maintaining a Level 5 district status while navigating the complex landscape of vouchers and ch.... Read More

Three Rutherford County Schools Placed on Lockdown After Morning Threats

May 11, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News UPDATE) - Multiple schools across Tennessee were placed on lockdown Monday morning after a series of threatening phone calls targeted campus.... Read More

Murfreesboro Event Center Plans, Stonecrest Safety Honor & New School Leaders | May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 11, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A long-vacant Murfreesboro property at Medical Center Parkway and Gateway Boulevard is moving towa.... Read More

Meagan Turnbow Named New Principal of Rockvale High School

May 08, 2026 at 07:54 pm by WGNS

ROCKVALE, Tenn. (WGNS) - A familiar face is taking the top job at Rockvale High School. Rutherford County Schools Director Jimmy Sullivan named Dr. Meagan Turnbow the school's.... Read More

Dr. Clark Blair Named New Principal of Central Magnet School

May 08, 2026 at 07:47 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Central Magnet School is entering a new chapter under the leadership of a veteran local educator. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced.... Read More

United Way of South Central Tennessee: VITA Tax Services & Stuff the Bus 2026

May 07, 2026 at 11:07 am by Producer

Maximize your local impact and keep more of your hard-earned money with the latest updates from the United Way of South Central Tennessee. This session breaks down the criti.... Read More

Dr. Michael Torrance on the Future of Motlow State Community College & Workforce Innovation

May 07, 2026 at 10:27 am by Producer

Middle Tennessee is undergoing a seismic shift in education and industry, and Motlow State Community College is at the epicenter of this transformation. Dr. Michael Torrance.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts Annual Kickoff to Kindergarten Event May 12

May 07, 2026 at 09:15 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Murfreesboro City Schools will host its annual Kickoff to Kindergarten event on Tuesday, May 12, welcoming families of incoming kindergarten studen.... Read More

Graduation Prep and American Idol Fever: Rutherford County Schools Share Year-End Highlights

May 05, 2026 at 11:30 pm by WGNS News

TUESDAY PODCAST: Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomed James Evans and Tracy Wise from the Rutherford County School System to discuss the exciting and esse.... Read More

Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found at Rutherford County Proms, Gas Prices Spike & Stroke Survivor Inspires Hope | May 5, 2026

May 05, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Loaded handguns were recovered during security checks at two separate Rutherford County school pro.... Read More

Loaded Guns Found in Cars at Two Rutherford County High School Proms

May 04, 2026 at 08:12 pm by WGNS

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- Sheriff’s school resource officers recovered loaded handguns from two vehicles during security checks at separate Rutherford Cou.... Read More

LOCAL PODCAST - Returning to the Roots: Why More Tennessee Classrooms are Trading Tablets for Traditional Teaching

Apr 27, 2026 at 10:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes back a regular and insightful guest, JC Bowman, the Executive Director and C.... Read More

Ruth. Co. School Board Member Tammy Sharp: JazzFest, Budget Retreats, and New School Construction

Apr 24, 2026 at 11:10 am by Producer

Rutherford County is bracing for a massive population surge, with 30,000 new homes projected by 2030, putting the school system's infrastructure and budget under the microsc.... Read More

Matthew & Mary Ellen Smith, theater teachers at Riverdale High School

Apr 23, 2026 at 04:02 pm by WGNS

The Doug Young Educator of the Month - sponsored by City Tile and Floor Covering on Spring Street. Nominate a teacher for Educator of the Month. Head to our website, WGNSRa.... Read More

Northfield Elementary Student Wins Read to Succeed Spelling Bee

Apr 20, 2026 at 04:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A local sixth grader is the new county spelling champion. Waylon Brooks from Northfield Elementary secured first place at the 22nd Annual Read To.... Read More