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Legendary Oakland and Eagleville Basketball Coach Gary Johnson Passes Away

Mar 24, 2026 at 09:30 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County is reflecting on the life of a local sports icon following the passing of Gary Johnson at the age of 80. A man whose.... Read More

MFRD Responds to Fire at Siegel High School Auditorium

Mar 24, 2026 at 05:24 pm by WGNS

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) responded to a localized fire incident at Siegel High School on Tuesday morning..... Read More

Saint Rose of Lima Students and Faculty Honored for Academic and Leadership Excellence

Mar 23, 2026 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — It has been a season of celebration at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School as both students and faculty members have been recognized for outs.... Read More

Collegiate Powerhouses Headline Expanded JazzFest 2026 Lineup in Murfreesboro

Mar 19, 2026 at 01:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing tradition in Rutherford County is hitting a high note this spring as JazzFest 2026 prepares to take over The Fountains at Ga.... Read More
MTSU NEWS

MTSU President Sidney McPhee Announces Retirement After 25 Years

Mar 17, 2026 at 04:48 pm by WGNS

 Key Points Tenure Conclusion: Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will step down as the 10th president of MTSU in December 2026 after leading the university for more than 25 yea.... Read More

Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village

Mar 12, 2026 at 12:34 pm by WGNS

Sat. (April 25, 2026) 10AM - 4PM Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro). Step back in time and stroll through the old village and see demonstrat.... Read More

Murfreesboro Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo

Mar 12, 2026 at 12:18 pm by WGNS

  Sat. 9AM-5PM / Sun. 10AM-4PM (April 11-12, 2026) Murfreesboro Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo at GRAND STATION, 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Admission $10 (children under.... Read More

Murfreesboro Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo

Mar 12, 2026 at 12:11 pm by WGNS

Sat. 9AM-5PM / Sun. 10AM-4PM (April 11-12, 2026) Murfreesboro Reptile and Exotic Pet Expo at GRAND STATION, 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Admission $10 (children under 12 free)..... Read More

Center for the Arts BACKSTAGE BASH

Mar 12, 2026 at 11:40 am by WGNS

Sat. (April 2, 2026) 6 - 11PM BACKSTAGE BASH at the Center for the Arts (110 W. College St.). Celebrating 30 seasons of artistic excellence downtown. Event Chairs Dr. Gloria B.... Read More

Roads Back To Normal; Manchester Pike Man Experienced Crisis!

Mar 11, 2026 at 02:11 pm by WGNS

UPDATE MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - A man armed with firearms and experiencing a crisis was taken into custody without injury Thursday on Manchester Highway, a Rutherford County.... Read More

Ages 8-14 sign-up now for YI's Summer Camp

Mar 10, 2026 at 08:01 pm by WGNS

REGISTER NOW (May 31-June 5, 2026, Summer Camp) Register for Camp YI’s 2026 youth overnight summer camps at http://campyi.org. Since 1945, Camp YI has been creating last.... Read More

Greenhouse Ministries' "Deep Roots, New Growth"

Mar 10, 2026 at 05:59 pm by WGNS

Thu. (April 16, 2026) Breakfast 7-8AM / Lunch 12-1PM: Greenhouse Ministries invites the community to "Deep Roots, New Growth", its new signature fundraiser. Reflect on how God.... Read More

Linebaugh Library book signing with Randy O'Brien

Mar 10, 2026 at 05:39 pm by WGNS

Sat. (March 21, 2026) 10AM - 2PM Linebaugh Public Library welcomes local author Randy O’Brien for a book signing of "Ribbon of Dreams". It follows a young man nicknamed.... Read More

High-Speed Collision Destroys Patrol Vehicle and Damages Fire Engine on I-24

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:15 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A late-night emergency scene turned hazardous early Monday morning when a speeding vehicle slammed into parked first responder units on Inter.... Read More

Smyrna Man Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges Following Father’s Death

Mar 09, 2026 at 03:02 pm by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Rutherford County grand jury has handed down a first-degree murder indictment against a 36-year-old man in connection with the January death of his fa.... Read More

County Commission Chair Challenges Mayor Over Appointment Process and Legal Consistency

Mar 06, 2026 at 09:41 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An escalating legal dispute over the appointment of county officials has prompted Rutherford County Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips to formally.... Read More

MTSU Mourns Loss of Dr. Ed Kimbrell, Founder of Mass Communications College

Mar 02, 2026 at 10:49 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Middle Tennessee State University community is mourning the loss of a foundational figure in its history. Dr. Edward M. Kimbrell, a Prof.... Read More

Child Advocacy Center Secures Permanent Murfreesboro Facility as Fundraising Goal Nears Completion

Mar 02, 2026 at 03:28 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — After more than a quarter-century of operating without a dedicated home, the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County (CAC) has officially.... Read More

Murfreesboro Entertainment Landmark Lanes, Trains and Automobiles to Close After 15 Years

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:57 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — A long-standing pillar of the Rutherford County family entertainment scene is preparing to take its final bow. Lanes, Trains and Automobiles.... Read More

Lori Feltner Appointed as New Chief Nursing Officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:15 am by WGNS

SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS) — TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has officially announced the appointment of Lori Feltner as the facility’s new Chief Nursing Officer. A ve.... Read More