Murfreesboro leaders consider adding new road connections to ease traffic
Murfreesboro's mayor said the city has been moving forward on a north-south connector from South Rutherford Boulevard to Warrior Drive, but on Thursday, the city council opted to hold off on an east-west connector from South Rutherford Boulevard to Warrior Drive.
Triple homicide suspect caught, Tennessee Highway Patrol arrests after interstate chase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) arrested a man wanted for a triple homicide in Georgia on Dec. 6. According to the THP, the authorities got a tip that the suspect was on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County with information about the vehicle and suspect. They tracked him through Davidson...
Snow, Sleigh Bells, and Standing Ovations: TPO’s Christmas Spectacular Lit Up Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, TN - On Thursday night (12/4/2025), while a cold rain mixed with a hint of sleet chilled Murfreesboro on the outsideand, inside Belle Aire Baptist Church the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus warmed the hearts with the spirit of Christmas. The sanctuary was packed—balcony and all—as longtime...
11 Tennessee Backroad Cafés Locals Guard Like Their Own Little Secret
Back roads in Tennessee have a gentle way of slowing you down before you even realize it. I’ve taken turns that looked like nothing more than shortcuts and ended up in cafés where the screen door sighs each time it closes, and someone behind the counter already knows which slice of pie needs cutting next.
Inside Rutherford County Cold Cases and Current Court Battles on the DA Show
On this edition of the Rutherford County District Attorney Show, featured the first Friday of each month on the WGNS Action Line, listeners go inside the world of local justice with host J. Paul Newman and today’s co-host, retired District Attorney General Bill Whitesell. The program takes an in-depth look at cold...
Nurse arrested after allegedly assaulting patient at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WZTV) — A nurse is facing serious charges after an alleged sexual assault at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD). According to officers, Tyler Butcher is accused of sexually assaulting a patient at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford...
Hidden fees and sky-high bills: Towing company accused of predatory practices
An alleged towing scam reported by people across Middle Tennessee is under investigation by the state attorney general.
1 dead, 1 injured following crash that closed I-840 in Wilson County
A man died and another person was injured in a crash that shut down a portion of Interstate 840 earlier this week in Wilson County.
10 Best Places to Live in Tennessee, According to Local Real Estate Experts
Tennessee offers something for everyone, from bustling cities to peaceful lakeside towns. Whether you are searching for affordable living, top-rated schools, or outdoor adventures, the Volunteer State delivers. Local real estate experts have identified the best communities where quality of life meets smart...
Man arrested in Tennessee in connection with Gwinnett double murder
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A man has been arrested in Tennessee for allegedly killing two people in Gwinnett County, according to police. The murder investigation began around 10 p.m. Friday in the 3200 block of Windscape Village Lane in Norcross, Gwinnett County police said. Officers first responded to a call...
