WGNS-FM/AM (Murfreesboro, TN)

WGNS is a radio station located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA. It broadcasts at a frequency of 1450 kHz on the AM band. The name WGNS stands for "Good Neighbor Station." The station serves not only the city of Murfreesboro but also the neighboring counties.

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#582765

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#128329

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Commentary by Professor Burriss in Murfreesboro: When Appliances Get Too Smart for Their Own Good

2 days ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

COMMENTARY: Several people may remember , depending on your age, an old sci-fi story where appliances connected with one another and worked together—like a phone and a TV or typewriter. Now, real-life smart devices are doing similar things, like controlling a vacuum with a phone or checking what's in a fridge without opening it. Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU Professor of Journalism, questions if all this smart technology is actually helpful, or just making things more complicated.
MTE’s Earth Day Event Brings Clean Energy and Family Fun to the Square

6 days ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

MURFREESBORO, TN - Bring the whole family and join Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Murfreesboro’s historic downtown square for the 24th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Rutherford County’s Earth Day Celebration aims to educate and mobilize the community into action with this year’s theme of “Our Power.
Tennessee’s Gas Prices: A Third-Place Trophy We Can Actually Afford

1 week ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In a world full of inflation and “you’ve got to be kidding me” receipts, Tennesseans can finally claim a victory that doesn’t hurt the wallet. According to AAA, the Volunteer State proudly holds the number three spot for the lowest average gas prices in the nation—for regular unleaded, that is. Somehow, we’ve managed to cling to third place like a toddler gripping a cookie, and we’ve done so for at least four straight weeks.
MTSU's ROTC Celebrates 75th Anniversary

1 week ago | wgnsradio.com | Mark Byrnes

Murfreesboro, TN - At 92, retired U.S. Army Col. Charles Loyd “Charlie” Pigg of Murfreesboro was the oldest living Middle Tennessee State University Army ROTC alumnus attending the 75th anniversary of the storied program. Pigg joined about 150 people this past Thursday (4/10/2025) at the Veterans Memorial site outside the Tom H. Jackson Building on the west side of campus to celebrate the historic occasion.
Murfreesboro's "Not-So-Sneaky" Car Burglar Caught on Video-Can You Identify Him?

2 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

MURFREESBORO, TN — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are hoping someone in the community can help identify a man who seems to think car doors are invitations and gloveboxes are personal treasure chests. According to surveillance video from the quiet night of March 16, a male figure can be seen making his way toward a parked sedan—because nothing says “totally innocent” like a sneaky two-step towards someone else's vehicle under the cover of darkness.
From Struggle to Strength: The Impact of Barnabas Vision

2 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

Join WGNS’ Scott Walker as he sits down with David Coggin, Executive Director of Barnabas Vision, and Chrisln Ledbetter, Director of Development and Donor Engagement, to explore the impactful work being done by this local non-profit organization in Rutherford County. With a mission to "love like Jesus and encourage like Barnabas," Barnabas Vision provides essential spiritual support, financial resources, and life skills education to individuals and families in need throughout Middle Tennessee.
Adventures in Agriculture: A Family Day of Farming, Fun, and Giving Back

2 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This Saturday, April 12, the Rutherford County Agriculture Community will host Adventures in Agriculture at the Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro. Organizers say it's a fantastic opportunity for families to learn more about local agriculture through hands-on activities, live animal exhibits, food displays, and more.
NEARING: Murfreesboro Gears Up for the Grand Opening of Trader Joe’s-Get Ready

2 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

MURFREESBORO, TN - After years of pleading, letter-writing, and road-tripping to Cool Springs, Green Hills, and anywhere with an Hawaiian theme as you enter the doors, Murfreesboro residents can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief: Trader Joe’s is opening its doors in Rutherford County. No more packing a cooler for a 70-mile trek just to score your favorite Mandarin Orange Chicken or that oddly addictive cookie butter.
Rutherford County Unemployment Rate Ties with Several Neighboring Counties

3 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

TENNESSEE - More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today. In two Tennessee counties, jobless rates in February were the same as in January. Five counties saw an increase. Eighty-four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 counties had rates greater than 5% but less than 10%.
Smokin’ Hot Deal or Stolen Goods? Nashville’s Cigarette Bandits Strike Twice

3 weeks ago | wgnsradio.com | Scott Walker

Attention all smokers: If you happen to stumble upon an offer so good it defies the laws of economics—say, tax-free cigarettes sold from the trunk of an old sedan, or maybe a minivan with a fancy manual sliding door—there’s a solid chance you’re looking at stolen goods. Yes, believe it or not, Big Tobacco isn’t running an underground discount club, and the government isn’t suddenly giving tax breaks on smokes.