No. 17 Kansas hosts Middle Tennessee after Barnett’s 24-point game
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) at Kansas Jayhawks (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: Middle Tennessee visits No. 17 Kansas after Quintero Barnett scored 24 points in Middle Tennessee's 117-73 win against the Fisk Bulldogs. Kansas finished 24-11 overall a season ago while going 13-2 at home. The Jayhawks averaged 5.4 steals, 5.8...
Frost Threaten Rutherford County Crops and Gardens This Weekend & Drought Update
RUTHERFORD CO., Tenn. (RWX) - Freezing conditions and widespread frost will sweep across Rutherford County early next week as cold air settles over Middle Tennessee. Rutherford Weather's Bryan Barrett reported that afternoon temperatures will reach 56° on Saturday (November 7th), according to the National Blend of Models, before dropping sharply overnight. Sunday (November 8th) morning lows will drop to 34° in Murfreesboro, 33° in Walter Hill, 35° in Smyrna, and into the 30s across Eagleville.
More Than 26,000 Crashes in Five Years: Murfreesboro Receives Millions for Roadway Safety Improvements
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - More than $10.3 million in roadway safety improvements are planned for Murfreesboro following the announcement of a major federal grant aimed at reducing traffic crashes, preventing serious injuries and saving lives. The City of Murfreesboro has been selected to receive $8,282,947 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. When combined with the city's required local matching funds, the t
Tennessee voters flip seats, send message on affordability
Tennessee voters flipped a congressional seat and six state House seats, with affordability and grassroots organizing driving the results.
The Franklin Band Earns Ninth Governor’s Cup at MTSU
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (October 25, 2026) — The Franklin Band earned Grand Champion honors and its ninth Tennessee Governor’s Cup at Middle Tennessee State University’s Contest of Champions on Saturday, October 24. More School News Competing among an outstanding field of high school marching bands, Franklin also earned first place in Class AAA and received the […] The post The Franklin Band Earns Ninth Governor’s Cup at MTSU appeared first on Williamson Source .
State announces more community meetings about I-24 Choice Lanes project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it will be hosting more meetings regarding the I-24 Choice Lanes project. The announcement for these meetings comes just under a month after a party that was vying to be TDOT’s partner on the Choice Lanes project filed a lawsuit against the department.
Buc-ee’s Sets Opening Date for New Tennessee Travel Center
The site will mark Buc-ee's third in the state. Buc-ee’s has announced that it will open its newest travel center in Murfreesboro, Tenn., on Nov. 16. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12 p.m. CST. Located at 3355 Elam Rd., the new Buc-ee’s will span 74,000 square...
Rutherford County father banned from YMCA after petition over underwater cameras
Dru Kaegi told News 2 he’s had concerns ever since the system, called AngelEye, was installed. Since its installation, he hasn’t let his 6-year-old daughter go back to swim. He also started an online petition that so far has more than 1,200 signatures.
Permanent corrections commissioner likely up to next governor
(The Center Square) – Gov. Bill Lee appointed an interim commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Correction, but who will take the helm of the department permanently will likely be up to the next governor. Christopher Hansen, in charge of the department's probation and parole operations, will serve as interim commissioner and maintain his current duties, Lee said in an announcement. Lee's office did not immediately respond to a question from The Center Square asking if Lee would make a perma
This 2.5-Mile Tennessee Christmas Light Show Returns November 7 With Millions Of Dancing Lights
Millions of LED lights jump, blink, and change color in perfect time with Christmas songs playing through your own car radio. The whole show stretches across a 2.5-mile route, and you never have to leave your heated seat. Singing snowmen show up along the way. So do twinkling trees, Santa’s...

















