Rutherford County Schools

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

Rockvale High Leader Named New Principal of Rockvale Elementary

Apr 19, 2026 at 12:50 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- Rutherford County Schools has a new leader for one of its largest campuses. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Sullivan announced Jason Crutchfield will.... Read More

Former Rutherford County School Bus Driver Faces 41 Felony Counts in Child Sex Abuse Case

Apr 17, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A former Rutherford County school bus driver remains in custody as he awaits a summer court appearance following his arrest on a massive 41-count felon.... Read More

Step Into 115 Years of History for Student-Led Tours and the "Decades Display" at the Upcoming Campus School Celebration

Apr 17, 2026 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS NEWS) - The historic Homer Pittard Campus School is opening its doors to the community on Tuesday, April 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM to celebrate a leg.... Read More

Breaking the Stigma: Navigating Youth Mental Health in Rutherford County and Throughout Middle Tennessee

Apr 09, 2026 at 10:41 am by WGNS News

PODCAST: In this episode, WGNS' Scott Walker sits down for a critical conversation on the state of mental health resources in Middle Tennessee. The segment begins with State R.... Read More