Man taken into custody safely following ‘active barricade situation’ in La Vergne, police say
A man was hospitalized after La Vergne police negotiated with him for more than an hour during an "active barricade situation" at a gas station.
10/2/26: Severe Weather Alert for Rutherford County – Moderate Rain and 76, High of...
Heavy precipitation (~1.06 in in 24h) Severe Severe Weather Alert for Rutherford County is in effect due to heavy precipitation expected in the next 24 hours, with total amounts around 1.06 in. Currently, in Rutherford County at 2:50 PM, the temperature is 75.7°F with a wind speed of 12.3 mph....
Six-Member 2026 Blue Raider Hall of Fame Class Set for Induction Nov. 6
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – With the 2026 Blue Raider Hall of Fame induction weekend now just over a month away, Middle Tennessee Athletics is set to celebrate six individuals whose accomplishments helped shape the history of Blue Raider Athletics. More Sports News The Class of 2026 – John Ampomah, Paige (Goeglein) Davis, Iz
Tennessee Signs Deal for I-24 Choice Lanes Between Nashville and Murfreesboro
Tennessee has reached a major milestone in its plan to add toll lanes along Interstate 24, signing a contract with the private group selected to develop the massive Nashville-to-Murfreesboro project. The agreement with DriveTN establishes the framework for the consortium to design, build, finance, operate and maintain
Murfreesboro Business Buzz: Bubba’s 33, Mi Bella Columbia, Harvey’s NY Bagels, Dave’s Hot Chicken,...
Equitable Property Company and Chapman Capital have announced six new tenants for Sewarts Landing—the $400 million, 44-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of Sam Ridley Parkway and Highway 41 in Smyrna. The announcement comes as the development welcomes its first businesses to open: Jonathan’s Grille and Cit
2026 Rutherford County Fall Fun Guide: Pumpkins, Scarecrows, Hayrides, Festivals and More Local Autumn...
Oct. 1–3 Great Pumpkin Festival: Monsters in the Museum. The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring kicks off October with its Great Pumpkin Festival, “Monsters in the Museum.” The Oct. 1–3 event runs from 5:30–7:30 p.m. each night that weekend and includes costumes, face painting, games and crafts.
Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratorium
The Rutherford County Planning Commission voted to move forward with a public hearing regarding a one-year moratorium for the approval and building of data centers at its October meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the courthouse on the downtown square in Murfreesboro. County Planning Director Doug Demosi told...
Investigation reveals Russian connection to Medicare billing scheme
COLLEGE GROVE, TN (InvestigateTV) - A WSMV4 investigation has uncovered a Medicare fraud scheme that billed the federal program tens of thousands of dollars for medical supplies that Tennessee recipients never needed or received. Our investigation found the billing is connected to a Russian citizen living in Texas, acc
Podcast: Middle State breakdown and predictions
After the bye week we are back in the studio for our Middle Tennessee game preview and predictions. – We break down the Middle Tennessee game and give our predictions – MTSU color analyst Joe Dubin joins us on the show – Why the Arizona State game was a tough loss – Some big changes to the depth chart Listen to the Ins
Special Olympics Tennessee Seeks Volunteers for Fall Games in Smyrna and Murfreesboro
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Special Olympics Tennessee is looking for volunteers ready to become part of its “game day crew” when hundreds of athletes and Unified partners arrive in Rutherford County for the 2026 State Fall Games. The two-day event will take place Oct. 16-17 at venues in Smyrna and Murfreesboro.

















