Nathan Tyler Goolsby Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Feb 11, 2025 at 02:17 pm by WGNS News

SMITH COUNTY – Special agents assigned to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime & Digital Evidence Unit have charged a Smith County man in an.... Read More

Vanderbilt Transplant Center Reaches New Heights in 2024, Now the Nation’s Third Busiest

Feb 11, 2025 at 02:09 pm by WGNS News

The Vanderbilt Transplant Center (VTC) established a new record in 2024 for solid organ transplants, performing a total of 875 lifesaving procedures among its adult and pediat.... Read More

UPDATE: Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Busted in Murfreesboro: $1.2 Million in Designer Sunglasses Recovered

Feb 11, 2025 at 02:06 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (February 11, 2025) Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of designer sunglasses stolen from the Murfreesboro Sunglass Hut and two stores in South.... Read More

Upcoming Hearing for Juan Charco in Connection with Devon Loritts' Death

Feb 11, 2025 at 01:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - WGNS has learned that a suspect accused of gunning down a man in a dispute over a vehicle is scheduled to appear in a Rutherford County Circuit Courtroom ne.... Read More

Takeaways from Governor Lee's State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 at 07:00 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE: In his seventh State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee expressed gratitude to various government officials and highlighted the productive start of t.... Read More

Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee Comments on Governor's State of the State Address

Feb 11, 2025 at 06:50 am by WGNS News

In his seventh State of the State address, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee emphasized collaborative efforts to leverage the state's strengths for a sustainable and innovative futu.... Read More

Environmental Accountability: Insights from Middle Point Landfill

Feb 10, 2025 at 06:00 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join us today on the WGNS Action Line as we delve into the important topic of environmental accountability with Mike Classen, General Manager of Middle.... Read More

Tennessee Becomes Magnet for Young Professionals in 2023 and Beyond

Feb 10, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

Tennessee is rapidly establishing itself as a top destination for young professionals, with millennials making up 27% of new arrivals and Gen Z’ers following closely beh.... Read More

MTSU Journalism Professor Provides Opinion on Pentagon's Office Shuffle and News Challenges

Feb 10, 2025 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: During World War II, CBS News correspondent Edward R. Murrow emphasized a tradition among reporters that those unable to file their stories would still be represen.... Read More

Detectives Link Dark-Clad Suspects to 39 Vehicle Burglaries in Murfreesboro

Feb 10, 2025 at 02:03 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division (CID) are currently investigating a series of vehicle break-i.... Read More

California Couple Arrested in Tennessee with SUV Stolen from Missouri

Feb 10, 2025 at 01:01 pm by WGNS News

WILSON COUNTY, TN - A man and a woman from California were apprehended in Wilson County after law enforcement discovered numerous pieces of mail from local residents in multip.... Read More

Safety Recall Alert: LG Slide-In and Freestanding Ranges

Feb 10, 2025 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

Rutherford County Fire and Rescue has shared important information regarding a February recall that homeowners should be aware of, as they may be affected by the kitchen appli.... Read More

From Gas Station Snacks to Heavy Machinery: Criminals Step Up Their Game in Skid Steer Theft

Feb 10, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee: From the bizarre news of the day file, we head to Music City, where authorities have reported some rather "heavy lifting" activities over the past four weeks.... Read More

Rutherford County Gas Prices 6th Lowest in State and Tennessee Ranks 5th Lowest Prices in America

Feb 10, 2025 at 07:14 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Starting the week of February 10, 2025, in Rutherford County, the average price of 87 octane gasoline is currently $2.67 per gallon. Rutherford County.... Read More

The Dark Side of Rutherford County - The DA's Office Explores Current and Past Murder Cases, Cold Cases and More

Feb 07, 2025 at 10:23 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Podcast: Dive into the gripping world of crime and justice with J. Paul Newman, a retired assistant district attorney, as your guide through the often.... Read More

TBI Agents Capture Shelbyville Suspect in Child Exploitation Case

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN - It all began through online gaming, specifically on platforms that teenagers across the United States frequent. Through video games, a 40-year-old man in.... Read More

Addressing Cyber Threats: Middle Tennessee Electric President Testifies Before Congress

Feb 06, 2025 at 09:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — Chris Jones, the president and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE), traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify before a Co.... Read More

Handful of Rutherford County Residents Take Home the Bucks in Tennessee Lottery Games

Feb 06, 2025 at 01:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Several people are starting the year off with a bang in Rutherford County, with one lucky recipient winning half a million dollars in the Powerball Dou.... Read More

Balancing Education and Slowing Illegal Immigration: Tennessee's Legislative Approach

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:52 am by WGNS News

In recent weeks, Tennessee lawmakers have pushed for more to be done about the growing number of illegal immigrants in the Volunteer State. During the recent special session t.... Read More

Navigating Legislative Changes: School Safety and Vouchers Discussed

Feb 06, 2025 at 10:18 am by WGNS News

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker in this insightful episode as he dives into the latest developments from the recent special session, addressing crucial topics such as school saf.... Read More