5+ hour, 18+ min ago  (448+ words) NASHVILLE, TN (WGNS) - A'heavily revised firearms bill is moving through the Tennessee House, and it's already drawing sharp constitutional concerns from the Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA). House Bill 2064, sponsored by Rep. Chris Todd, was completely rewritten on March 11, 2026, during a…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (194+ words) Mar 12, 2026 at 08:51 am by WGNS News Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee's deputy governor and commissioner of Economic and Community Development, will headline the luncheon. His appearance comes as the region continues to grapple with record population increases, rising development pressure, and the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (248+ words) Mar 13, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett Murfreesboro leaders outline major development plans, including a proposed Lowe's Home Improvement store along Highway 231 South near Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. City officials say more than 75% of Murfreesboro's borrowed funds are currently dedicated…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (115+ words) Mar 12, 2026 at 10:24 am by Producer Experience Matters: Mansfield reflects on his 34-year career across Putnam County and Murfreesboro, emphasizing the importance of "real" connection with citizens. Infrastructure Crisis: Insights into the necessity of a new, state-of-the-art jail facility to house…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (202+ words) Mar 11, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett Rutherford County mayoral candidates debate how to manage rapid growth, discussing potential development limits, housing concerns, and the county's long-term planning strategy as voters prepare for the May 5 primaries and August 6 general election. School…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (338+ words) Mar 10, 2026 at 07:27 pm by WGNS News The workshop will take place at the Airport Business Center beginning at 2:00 p.m. and is designed to allow council members to review information and provide direction on major initiatives before formal action is taken at…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (83+ words) " Commentary: The opinion piece explains how the Voice of America (VoA), a U.S. government broadcasting service, has recently become part of the news because of major budget cuts and staffing reductions. A federal judge ruled that the cuts were illegal, but…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (301+ words) Mar 09, 2026 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights the challenges in TN-4, where median household income lags behind national averages, and over 10% of residents live in poverty amid economic shifts in rural and suburban…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (177+ words) Mar 10, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett Another major criminal case unfolds in Smyrna as Thaddeus Lee is indicted for first-degree murder in the January death of his father, Ben Jay Lee. He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond with a court…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (275+ words) Mar 08, 2026 at 07:59 am by WGNS News "Murfreesboro is a strong and growing city," Wooden said. "Growth creates opportunity, but it also places real demands on roads, infrastructure, and public safety. We need steady leadership that understands long-term planning and is…...