Murfreesboro TN

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains lies a community shrouded in mystery and intrigue—the Melungeons. Known for their mixed ancestry, this enigmatic group has piqued the curiosity of historians, genealogists, and the general public alike. Their story is one of resilience, cultural blending, and...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office released an interim audit Wednesday claiming $1.1 million in waste and abuse by Memphis-Shelby County Schools and another $1.7 million in contracts that may violate practices, but don’t rise to the level of waste and abuse. The audit, which covers...

UPDATED: It is important to note that the bomb threat has been deemed a false call at the MPD. Public Information Officer Larry Flowers told WGNS News that the "All Clear" was given after someone called 911 claiming there was a bomb inside the Murfreesboro Police Department early this morning on Tuesday, March 31,...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Murfreesboro neighbors are giving away a variety of free items this week — from baby formula to outdoor gear and even a car!

The Shelbyville City Council has decided to give the ‘Welcome to Shelbyville’ signs along city limits a fresh new look as the final design was chosen during the March 12 Regular Session. There were two designs available for the Council to vote to approve, in which the pictured...

Tennessee’s backroads hide some of the best barbecue in America, and I set out to find them all. Over several weeks, I drove through small towns and rural highways, visiting 15 different smokehouses across the state. From century-old pits to family-run operations, each place had its own story to tell.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Despite summer-like temperatures this week, chillier weather is on the way for Middle Tennessee. — Temperatures for the rest of the work will will soar into the low to mid 80s, which is about 10-15° above average for this time of year. But a...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — Murfreesboro detectives are warning residents about impersonators posing as police and DMV officials. Callers claimed to be Chief Michael Bowen, as well as sending text messages claiming a driver has reported to a Tennessee Violation database. Messages include a payment link disguised as...

Rutherford County Schools confront nearly $500 million in facility needs, with aging HVAC systems driving the bulk of urgent repairs and limited funding forcing tough prioritization decisions. An emergency meeting looms for the Rutherford County Library Board as Director Luann James faces possible termination over...

Lawrenceburg will become the home of the corporate headquarters and warehousing operations for Lumber Liquidators, according to an announcement from the State of Tennessee and Lawrence County officials today. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart...