Murfreesboro Man Accused Of Threatening Three People With AR-style Rifle
A Murfreesboro man was arrested after police say he threatened multiple people with an AR-style rifle before stealing a Tennessee Highway Patrol cruiser and leading deputies on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph. Jordan Blanford is facing multiple felony charges following the series of incidents Saturday,
Bethel’s Berry Picked To Represent USA In Italy
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel University shooting sports standout Dalton Berry has been selected to represent the United States as a member of the USA Shooting Junior World Cup Team. Berry will compete at the ISSF Junior World Cup, scheduled for Sept. 12-21 in Porpetto, Italy. A native of Murfreesboro,...
Gladeville’s Guethlein Farm site becomes a Century Farm
The Guethlein Farm demonstrated again last week that it is the building foundation of the Gladeville community. The farm, founded in 1901, was honored for becoming Wilson County’s 125th certified Century Farm at a luncheon for about 300 people held at the Farm Bureau Expo Center in Lebanon on Aug. 20. No other county i
Alleged drunken man steals THP cruiser, crashes during ensuing pursuit on interstate in Rutherford...
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle and then led troopers on an interstate pursuit that ended in a crash near Smyrna over the weekend. According to THP, troopers responded to a medical call at mile marker 53...
Investigators determine cause of Tennessee fair ride malfunction
Investigators have determined the cause of the Wave Swinger malfunction at a Tennessee fair that left several people injured.
Tennessee lawmaker renews push to lower school bus driver age limit
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) is renewing his push to reduce the school bus driver age limit in Tennessee, which requires drivers to be 25 years old or older to drive a school bus. “Some members may not think it’s a crisis, but unless it’s your child or grandchild at the […]
Rutherford County commissioner pleads guilty to removing opponent’s campaign sign
A Rutherford County commissioner, who won his reelection bid after being accused of taking an opponent's campaign sign, has pleaded guilty to theft.
Tennessee reaches milestone in $9.2 billion transportation project
Aug. 19, 2026, marked a new milestone for Tennessee’s transportation growth: the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) selected a private-sector partner to deliver the $9.2 billion I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project. DriveTN will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the major project, while providing a
Body of missing man found in Tennessee’s ‘deadliest lake’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - The body of the man who went missing after jumping into the Nashville lake known for being the deadliest body of water in Tennessee was recovered after a multi-day search. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said that 72-year-old Phillip Green had taken a boat out...
Convenience Store Showdown: Wawa Opens in September, Buc-ee’s Follows in November
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Buc-ee’s and Wawa continue to expand their footprints across Tennessee and beyond, with both convenience-store chains preparing to open new locations in Middle Tennessee. Scroll down for multiple photos. Buc-ee’s CEO and co-founder Arch “Beaver” Aplin III recently discussed the company
