Murfreesboro TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With the stretch of dangerous heat this week, it’s imperative that you stay hydrated and limit your time outdoors, especially if you’re taking certain medications. Some doctors have warned that the heat heightens the side effects of many common medications. The Centers for Disease...

Tennessee is a land of smoky mountains, honky-tonks, and more guitar strings than stoplights in some towns. Whether you’re from Music City, Rocky Top, or way out in the holler, Tennesseans speak with a rhythm all their own—part Southern hospitality, part mountain grit, and part “bless your heart” with a wink. If...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A group of people were caught on camera inside a Nashville HomeGoods store, selecting items, then taking them to the return counter to “return” the items for money, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to an arrest affidavit, because the group didn’t...

There’s something magical about the hunt for treasure, and in the rolling hills of East Tennessee, the Great Smokies Flea Market in Kodak stands as a bargain hunter’s paradise of epic proportions. This isn’t just any flea market – it’s a sprawling wonderland where one person’s castoffs become...

Tennessee's extreme heat might mean that unwanted guests are entering your home. It's an annual affair: Bugs find their way into houses and businesses as the temperatures rise. But this year, the pest problem could be particularly pervasive. Winter in Tennessee was mild and wet this year, so insects never stopped...

Rutherford County, TN - Rutherford County’s population boom—up over 44% since 2010 to nearly 380,000 residents—has sparked a wave of investment and innovation aimed at keeping pace with the needs of a fast-changing community. Mayor Joe Carr will join WGNS Radio this Wednesday, June 25, from 8:15 to 9:00 AM to take...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — As Independence Day approaches, Murfreesboro officials are reminding residents about local laws regulating the use and sale of fireworks within city limits. Fireworks may only be discharged on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Use is also allowed on December...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Commission voted unanimously Monday (21-0) to approve Mayor Joe Carr’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, maintaining the current property tax rate of $1.8762 per $100 of assessed value. The budget reflects a balanced plan with no tax increase, continuing...

Sunday evening at 8PM, Thunder Radio received an email from Megan Jackson, Chairman of the Public Building Authority (PBA). “The Public Building Authority (PBA) is a volunteer board selected by Manchester’s Mayor and alderman. It consists of seven volunteers that provide oversight of the management of...

In addition to the I-40 closure, at least 20 North Carolina mountain roads are now listed off limits to large trucks after the torrential rains last week that flooded highways and triggered rock slides