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
Suspect Wanted In Tennessee, Colorado, And Washington Arrested In Florida For Facebook Scam
A multi-state fraud investigation came to a close this month after the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of running a nationwide scheme involving fake checks and high-value online purchases. David Gene Ford faces charges of grand theft, organized fraud, and writing false checks. He was booked...
Tuesday Evening Farmers Market 2-7PM with Free Bingo at Lane Agri‑Park
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Farmers Market at the Lane Agri‑Park, 315 John R. Rice Boulevard, will welcome shoppers this Tuesday (8/25/2026) afternoon and evening from 2 until 7 p.m. This long‑running producer‑only market, operated by the UT Extension and Rutherford County, is now in its 51st year o
