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Wilson County Appeal Denied in Domestic Violence Barstool Assault Conviction

Jun 16, 2025 at 08:45 am by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN — A Tennessee appellate court has affirmed the conviction of a Wilson County man who was found guilty of aggravated domestic assault involving a v.... Read More

Traffic Stop in Mt. Juliet Leads to Two Murfreesboro Arrests

Jun 14, 2025 at 09:22 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A traffic stop for speeding led to two arrests on Golden Bear Gateway in Mt. Juliet, including a Murfreesboro woman wanted out of Montgomery Count.... Read More

Friday Night Gunfire Outside Vape World in Franklin Leads to Saturday Arrest

Jun 14, 2025 at 08:56 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department was asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man suspected of firing a gun at another individual.... Read More

A Look at Programs and More Within the Local Library System

Jun 14, 2025 at 05:28 pm by WGNS News

A variety of programs will keep children and adults busy this summer. Hear the latest news from the local Rutherford County Library System above by clicking play. Rutherford.... Read More

Appeal Denied in Case of Rutherford County Man Convicted of Rape Involving Estranged Wife

Jun 14, 2025 at 12:35 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A Rutherford County man has lost a recently filed appeal after previously being convicted of two counts of rape following a bench trial in a case.... Read More

Second Sting in 10 Days: Joint Task Force Makes MORE Arrests in Chattanooga

Jun 13, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

MORE ARRESTED: CHATTANOOGA – About 90-miles east of Murfreesboro, four more arrests have been made in an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI&rsquo.... Read More

It Only Takes a Moment to Help Bring an ER to South Murfreesboro

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:53 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — South Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, but it is also one of the most underserved when it comes to emergen.... Read More

Rutherford County Man's Appeal Denied in Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Wife Case

Jun 12, 2025 at 09:47 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – A Tennessee appeals court has upheld the conviction of a Rutherford County man who was found guilty of multiple violent felonies stemming from a.... Read More

Franklin Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect Wearing WWE-Themed Attire

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:05 pm by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who robbed a McDonald’s near the Cool Springs Galleria on Wednesday evening. T.... Read More

Op-Ed: Rep. Bryan Terry Champions Right to Try 2.0 for Tennesseans with Rare Diseases

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:33 pm by WGNS News

Bryan Terry: New hope for Tennesseeans with rare diseases - Imagine having a spouse, child or loved one suffering from a rare, terminal illness or debilitating condition. Afte.... Read More

Alexandria Mayor Beth Tripp Resigns Amid Political Turmoil, Lawsuit, and Criminal Summons

Jun 12, 2025 at 02:08 pm by WGNS News

ALEXANDRIA, Tenn. – After just ten tumultuous months in office, Mayor Beth Tripp has resigned from her post in the small but politically embattled town of Alexandria. Th.... Read More

UPDATE: 3 of 4 Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Child Sex Trafficking in Chattanooga Remain Behind Bars

Jun 12, 2025 at 06:15 am by WGNS News

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Around 85-miles east of Rutherford County, an undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanoog.... Read More

Smyrna Man Allegedly Shops for Groceries, Picks Up Free Wallet on Aisle Regret

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN — Authorities in Smyrna are hoping the public can help identify a man who may have mistaken “Finders Keepers” for a law. The suspect in question i.... Read More

UPDATE: Federal Investigators Probe Two Middle Tennessee Plane Crashes in Same Week

Jun 12, 2025 at 05:15 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE – Federal authorities are investigating two separate airplane crashes that occurred just days apart in the region, with both incidents resulting in inju.... Read More

⏩ Small Plane Crashes in Murfreesboro: 3 Injured, FAA Investigating

Jun 10, 2025 at 09:15 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO POLICE/FIRE RESCUE PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTOR LARRY FLOWERS ON THE CRASH AND INVESTIGATION MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) – Emergency r.... Read More

TSSAA Finalizes New Transfer Rule, Approves Girls’ Flag Football Championship

Jun 10, 2025 at 05:43 pm by WGNS News

MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WGNS) — A major change is coming to Tennessee high school athletics. The TSSAA Legislative Council has finalized the language of a new student transfe.... Read More

Murfreesboro Council to Finalize Sponsorship Ordinance, Explore Auto Body Partnership with TCAT

Jun 10, 2025 at 01:52 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council and staff will convene for a Regular Workshop on Thursday, June 12, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks 37th for Child Well-Being in 2025 Kids Count Report

Jun 09, 2025 at 11:10 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee ranks 37th for child well-being, according to the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 50-state report analyzes recent da.... Read More

Alexandria, TN Mayor Faces Petition for Removal, Criminal Charges, and Federal Lawsuit

Jun 09, 2025 at 09:34 pm by WGNS News

DEKALB COUNTY, TN – In the picturesque but politically tense town of Alexandria, Tennessee—population under 1,000—residents find themselves entangled in a gr.... Read More

Scam Alert: Pay a Fake Ticket or Face an Imaginary Toll Booth

Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN – If you’ve been losing sleep over an imaginary parking ticket in a non-existent toll booth on a toll-free Tennessee road, take a deep brea.... Read More