Habitat ReStore Moving to Mercury Plaza in Early 2027
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore is preparing for a major expansion as it moves into a new location at Mercury Plaza early next year. ReStore Manager Tina Busey confirmed the new facility will triple the total size of the operations. The layout will...
Rutherford County Remembers Retired Sheriff’s Sergeant Dan Goodwin
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Retired Rutherford County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) Sergeant Dan Goodwin passed away on Monday (October 5th). Goodwin, who retired after 30-years with the RCSO in 2023, worked patrol, served as one of the county's first five school resource officers in 1993, served as the public information o
City Schools Foundation Awards Over $56,000 in Classroom Grants for Local Teachers
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - The City Schools Foundation has awarded $56,036 in grants to educators across Murfreesboro City Schools, delivering new classroom tools that go beyond standard taxpayer funding. This year, the foundation selected 56 individual grant proposals for funding. The individual awards range from $8
All Access Coach Leasing Pledges $250K to MTSU Student Coaching Center
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - All Access Coach Leasing pledged $250,000 to support the Center for Student Coaching and Success at Middle Tennessee State University. The major donation funds daily operations for the center and establishes a new speaker series launching in January. Company co-owner Eric Blankenship announ
Fried pies and great conversation: Meet the 91-year-old woman behind Bell Buckle’s magic
BELL BUCKLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — If you have never been to Bell Buckle, Tennessee, you are missing something special. The small town about an hour south of Nashville is known for its old-time charm, antique shops and welcoming atmosphere. But one of the best reasons to make the trip...
Weekend Rain from Potential Tropical System Threatens Rutherford County
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Local weather officials are issuing an early heads-up for Rutherford County residents as a developing tropical system in the Gulf threatens to bring widespread rain to Middle Tennessee this weekend. Bryan Barrett with Rutherford Weather reported Tuesday afternoon that Invest 92L is gaining
ALPR Alert Leads Officers to Stolen Truck and Two Arrests in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - An automatic license plate reader alerted Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers to a stolen pickup truck, resulting in the arrest of a man and woman with outstanding warrants. An MPD officer patrolling South Rutherford Boulevard near John Bragg Highway received an alert from the ALP
TDOT sued over $9.2B ‘Choice Lanes’ records
A shortlisted bidder is suing the Tennessee Department of Transportation to force the release of closely guarded documents surrounding the 50-year contract for a $9.2 billion Interstate 24 toll lanes project.
Rutherford County Has 262 Reported License Plate Readers; One of Tennessee’s Highest Totals
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS)- More than 260 automated license plate readers have been reported across Rutherford County, according to data compiled by the volunteer-run DeFlock project. DeFlock currently lists 262 automated license plate reader, or ALPR, cameras within Rutherford County. That is the third-highest re
Eagleville Grounds Raiders on Homecoming
LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Moore County marched 80 yards on its opening drive Friday night and looked every bit like a team ready to celebrate Homecoming. It turned out to be the only time the Raiders found the end zone. Eagleville answered with 24 unanswered points, handing the Raiders a...

















