Murfree Spring River Otters Swim, Splash and Hunt for Fish and Crayfish in Murfreesboro
For a place tucked into the middle of Murfreesboro, Murfree Spring Wetlands can offer some surprisingly wild encounters. Among the wetlands’ abundance of wildlife, the river otters are a particular favorite, with visitors often hoping to catch a glimpse of the “river puppies” as they swim and hunt the waterways.
Going the Distance: Rutherford County Triathlete Renee Parsons Prepares for IRONMAN World Championship in...
For Smyrna triathlete Renee Parsons, crossing the finish line at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, represented another major milestone in a journey that began with marathon running nearly two decades ago. Parsons competed in the women’s race Sept. 12, finishing the demanding course in 8 hours, 11...
Bailey Zimmerman, Waka Flocka Flame Take the Stage at Nov. 5 Murphy Center Concert
Middle Tennessee State University Athletics and NVRDUL Events are launching Live in the Boro, a new public-private partnership intended to bring major touring artists and live entertainment to MTSU’s athletic venues. The series will debut during MTSU’s Homecoming Week with a concert at Murphy Center on Thursday, Nov. 5
Man severely burned after propane explosion in Rutherford County
A man was flown to a hospital after he was severely burned following a propane explosion in Rutherford County, officials said.
Rutherford County Siren Upgrades Included in $10.6M Statewide Emergency Alert Grant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WGNS) - Federal emergency officials are sending $10,613,308 to Tennessee to upgrade life-saving warning systems across Rutherford County and the entire state. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) secured the federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fiscal Year
Rutherford County Corrections Leader Earns Regional Award
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Correctional Work Center Superintendent William C. Cope, CJM, has earned the Southern Regional Corrections Professionals Dedication to Excellence Award from the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). The regional award recognizes outstanding leadership, professiona
Murfreesboro Transit in Motion: WeGo to Move Local Operations to Transit Center; Murfreesboro to...
Murfreesboro Transit is preparing route changes, new passenger shelters and a closer connection with regional bus service as officials respond to rider feedback and work to rebuild ridership that has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Russ Brashear, Murfreesboro’s assistant transportation director, said the city has
Aloha From Murfreesboro: Hawaiian BBQ Serving Short Ribs, Shrimp, Spam and Fried Rice Brings...
Modern Hawaiian food blends a little bit of a lot of different culinary traditions—Asian flavors and sushi heritage, tropical fruits, American comfort food, grilled meats, fried seafood, Korean barbecue and, yes, Spam and macaroni salad. Aloha Express Hawaiian BBQ brings an approachable take on that mix to Murfreesboro
October Heat Surge Pushes Bowling Green and Murfreesboro to 93 Degrees Thursday as Nashville,...
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Don’t turn off the A/C just yet. October is starting with a blast of summer heat across the lower Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley. Ahead of an approaching cold front, afternoon highs on Thursday, October 1 are forecast to reach 93 degrees in Bowling Green, Kentucky and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, w
Bedford County Mayor recognizes Tennessee Manufacturing Week
Bedford County Mayor Curt Cobb signed a proclamation on Wednesday recognizing Oct. 2-9 as Tennessee Manufacturing Week. This was the second of three events promoted by Bedford County Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Development Committee. The first, on Tuesday, was a proclamation by the City of Shelbyville; the third, w

















