Motel evacuated after man found stabbed, room catches fire near airport
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are looking for a suspect after a man claimed he was stabbed and his room ended up on fire at a motel near Nashville International Airport. Officers with the Metro Nashville Police Department were called to the Regency Inn Express on Murfreesboro Pike early Tuesday morning by a man...
New Murfreesboro Transit Center Opens, Boosting Public Transportation Options in Tennessee
Travelers and residents of Murfreesboro have a new reason to leave their cars at home. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), along with local Murfreesboro officials, has officially opened the new Murfreesboro Transit Center, located at 324 New Salem Highway. A recent social media post from myTDOT...
Lt. Kenneth Barrett Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County Sheriff
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) - After much prayer, reflection, and encouragement from my family, friends, and fellow officers, I, Kenneth Barrett, am proud to announce my candidacy for Sheriff of Rutherford County in 2026!. This county isn’t just where I work, it’s my home. I was raised on fourth-generation...
Judge issues $64,000 in fines to security company
The shooter responsible for the deadly attack at a Catholic school in Minneapolis wrote about his admiration for school shooters, including Audrey Hale, WSMV4 Investigates has learned. |. WSMV4 Investigates has confirmed eight separate drivers have all been arrested by the same trooper. WSMV4 Investigates interviewed...
Nearly half of Muslim students in Tennessee report faith-based bullying, new report claims
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nearly half of Muslim students in Tennessee say they have been bullied because of their religion, according to a statewide report released Tuesday by the American Muslim Advisory Council (AMAC). The survey of Muslim families and students found 46% of children reported experiencing...
White Monkey and Urban Social Open on Murfreesboro’s Main Street
Jeremy and Kellie Myers have been dreaming of opening a retail space under their White Monkey business name on Main Street for a few years now. In 2023, they planned to purchase a sizable piece of commercial real estate on West Main, which ended up not working out, so they launched White Monkey Market in January of...
Rutherford County Jail severely over capacity
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is facing severe overcrowding, with the inmate population far exceeding its intended capacity, and officials are sounding the alarm. Originally designed to house 500 inmates, the jail’s capacity was increased to just over 800 after bunk...
Urgent need for foster homes across Tennessee
Nearly 8,000 children are currently in foster care in Tennessee, all waiting to find their permanent home. It’s part of the reason why the Dave Thomas Foundation for adoption is expanding its Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program across the state, partnering with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and Youth...
State Rep. Sparks to Ask Elon Musk to Consider Tunnel Between Murfreesboro and Nashville
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Sometimes, the craziest of ideas end up being workable solutions to big problems. That’s one reason State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna decided to write a letter to Tesla founder Elon Musk. The idea of the letter comes several months after the State of Tennessee confirmed approval of an...
8 Massive Swap Meets In Tennessee Where $45 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures
Wondering where to find incredible bargains at swap meets across Tennessee?. These 8 massive flea markets offer amazing deals and unique treasures that will fill your car for under $50!. 1. Tri Cities Flea Market (Bluff City) Have you ever walked into a place where your wallet feels happier with...
