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Morning Run Turns into Nightmare: Murfreesboro Man Arrested for Trail Attack

Apr 16, 2025 at 02:58 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A morning jog took a terrifying turn for an 18-year-old woman after she was attacked on a walking trail behind Oaklands Park on Maney Avenue early.... Read More

Gone in 60 Tons: Skid Steer Vanishes from Warren County Like It's a Pocket Watch

Apr 16, 2025 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

Warren County, Tenn. — It seems that some folks just can't resist the urge to "borrow" construction equipment — the kind that weighs upwards of six tons and doesn'.... Read More

MTSU’s Awarded Library of Congress Grant to Support Regional Educators

Apr 16, 2025 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation was named one of six recipients of Teaching with Primary Sources, or TPS.... Read More

Bluey Returns & Comic Book Fun at Rutherford County Libraries

Apr 16, 2025 at 12:37 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line podcast, we dive into what’s happening at the Rutherford County Library System — and there’s a lot.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks Among Nation’s Top States for New Hotel Growth Since 2019

Apr 15, 2025 at 03:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As the hospitality industry rebounds from the travel slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tennessee has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sta.... Read More

Nine Arrested in Hendersonville Human Trafficking Sting

Apr 15, 2025 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

HENDERSONVILLE – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Hendersonville Police Department, the Sumner Coun.... Read More

WEDNESDAY: MTSU to Host ‘MoneyZen’ Guru Manisha Thakor for April 16 Financial Literacy Month

Apr 15, 2025 at 09:51 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University invites students and the general public to hear the financial wisdom of “MoneyZen” author, consultant.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Time, Tradition, and Tension with B.C. and A.D.

Apr 15, 2025 at 09:34 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Some of the words and abbreviations we use to describe people, places, and things have evolved over time. But did you know that even the way we refer to dates and.... Read More

Dress to Impress—Like a Superhero—on Free Comic Book Day

Apr 15, 2025 at 07:42 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN – Comic book fans of all ages can rejoice as Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) returns to Rutherford County on Saturday, May 3rd. The annual event, celebrated.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Sentenced in Dowelltown Arson and Burglary Case

Apr 14, 2025 at 05:42 pm by WGNS News

DOWELLTOWN, Tenn. – A Murfreesboro man accused of setting fire to a table in the yard of a Dowelltown residence and breaking into the home where a woman and her young so.... Read More

UPDATED: Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Murfreesboro Crash

Apr 14, 2025 at 04:01 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WGNS has a tragic update regarding the motorcycle crash that occurred on Thursday night, April 10, in Murfreesboro. Investigators with the Murfrees.... Read More

SEARCH CONTINUES: Search Continues for Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Estranged Wife in Elementary School Parking Lot

Apr 14, 2025 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

SEE UPDATED NEWS STORY HERE Madison, TN – Authorities are actively searching for a man accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in the parking lot of Chadwell Ele.... Read More

PODCAST: Injury, Justice, and the Road to Recovery: A Legal Talk with Brandon Bass about Slip and Fall Cases

Apr 14, 2025 at 03:15 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - What happens after the unthinkable? On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with seasoned attorney Brandon Bass o.... Read More

Tennessee’s Gas Prices: A Third-Place Trophy We Can Actually Afford

Apr 14, 2025 at 10:12 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a world full of inflation and “you’ve got to be kidding me” receipts, Tennesseans can finally claim a victory that doesn’t h.... Read More

Monday: Melissa Mulea

Apr 14, 2025 at 07:49 am by WGNS News

WGNS Good Neighbor of the Day for Monday, April 14th, 2025 Melissa Mulea is today’s Good Neighbor of the Day for all she does to make the residents at the Villages.... Read More

Smyrna High School to Debut Newest Student Film on April 22

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:54 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - After months of hard work, Smyrna High School is almost ready to roll out the red carpet for its second student-led film. Titled “REAL,&rdquo.... Read More

Man Arrested for Rape of a Child; Investigation Began After 11-Year-Old Victim Gave Birth

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:43 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, TN – Metro Nashville Youth Service detectives arrested a 19-year-old man for rape of a child as the result of an investigation that began after the girl gave.... Read More

Test Drive the Future: Motlow’s EV Showcase Highlights Next-Gen Automotive Tech

Apr 11, 2025 at 04:25 pm by WGNS News

LYNCHBURG, TN - Motlow State Community College’s McMinnville campus is excited to host its first Electric Vehicle Showcase on April 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This.... Read More

Still Making Waves: Man Who Dumped Bodies in Center Hill Lake to Remain Behind Bars

Apr 11, 2025 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

UPDATE: Tiptonville, TN – James Tatrow’s third attempt at parole has been met with strong opposition from both the victims’ families and the prosecutor, who.... Read More

Police Warn of Armed Car Burglars Amid Ongoing Break-In Investigation

Apr 10, 2025 at 04:13 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — A teenager recently arrested by Metro Nashville authorities is now facing multiple charges in connection with a series of car break-ins that occurred.... Read More