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PODCAST - The Future of Green: Inside Murfreesboro's New Veterans Park, Enjoying the Greenway and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 39:40


PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, Scott Walker sits down with the team from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation, including Director Nate Williams, to discuss the

February Focus: Cardiovascular Health Tips and Thoughts from Murfreesboro Specialists

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 42:18


On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with two leading healthcare professionals from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford&n

The Big Red Door: Celebrating 10 Years of Chinese Music and Culture at MTSU

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:31


PODCAST: In this episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker interviews Dr. Mei Han, the founding director of MTSU's Center for Chinese Music and Culture (CCMC), as t

Hybrid Enrollment Grows at MTSU as Online Course Demand Rises

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:23


MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is reaching new heights in digital education, reporting record-breaking growth for its online programs as o

As Population Booms, Impaired Driving Becomes an Increased Deadly Threat in Rutherford County

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 37:56


  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As Rutherford County continues to rank among Tennessee’s fastest-growing communities, Sgt. Austin Watson, a supervisor over the traffic u

Annual Family Violence Awareness Panel Series Focuses on Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse Begins March 26

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 18:39


  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is set to host a series of insightful panel discussions focused on the critical issues of family v

PODCAST: The Rutherford County Library System has Everything from Pokémon Clubs to Seed Swaps, Reading Challenges and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 32:53


  UPDATE - PODCAST: In the FIRST HALF of this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Taylor Love and Cassandra Taylor of the Sm

Murfreesboro's Historic Square Area Comes Alive for Downtown After 5 Event - Sip, Shop & Stroll - This March

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:54


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Area residents, families, and out-of-town guests are invited to the historic downtown square in Murfreesboro for an evening of shopping, dining, an

Water, air safety and more: Why the City is Fighting the 70 to 80-Foot Landfill height increase

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 40:45


MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, TN — A significant legal hurdle has been placed in the path of landfill operators seeking to grow the state's largest waste site. On Februa

Residents Take the Runway as Stones River Manor Hosts First Event in New Life New Enrichment Center

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 6:22


  MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) — The annual fashion show at Stones River Manor will take on special significance this year, marking the first time the fundraiser will b

Murfreesboro Crime Trends Improve; Chief Bowen Talks Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 38:40


PODCAST: On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sat down with Michael Bowen, Chief of the Murfreesboro Police Department, for a comprehensive discussion on crime trends ac

What Survived the Freeze? Master Gardeners Break It Down on WGNS and Answer Garden Questions Texted-In by Listeners

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 34:20


PODCAST: On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes certified Master Gardeners Sue Alexander and Carol Wood from the UT TSU Agriculture Extension Service

Romance is in the Air with Valentine's Day (or Week) in Downtown Murfreesboro

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 8:43


DOWNTOWN MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - If you’re looking for a meaningful, memorable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, Main Street Murfreesboro offers t

Podcast: Murfreesboro Fire Chief Explains Winter Call Volume During Cold Snap Surge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 36:35


PODCAST: On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Mark McCluskey, Chief of the Murfreesboro Fire & Rescue Department, about how th

Chilling 9-1-1 Calls and Murder Convictions Spotlighted on the Monthly District Attorney's Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 44:05


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s edition of the WGNS Action Line (Click Play on the Podcast Above), host J. Paul Newman—a retired assistant district attorney w

PODCAST: From Freezing Temps to POTS, a Cardiologist's Winter Health Advice and Warnings for Everyone

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 24:56


PODCAST: MURFREESBORO, TN - On this timely and informative episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Nishtha Sareen, Medical Director at the Women&rsqu

State Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Homeless Relocations, Landfill Expansion on WGNS Action Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 38:07


On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with state lawmakers representing Rutherford County for an in-depth and candid conversation on issues directl

Sweetheart & Swing with the Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra for the Valentine's Night of Jazz

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 14:39


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) is about to celebrate a major milestone and will soon mark their 45th anniversary of bringing professi

Amy Sayward Talks to WGNS about MTSU and America 250 - Civic Learning and the Nation's Semiquincentennial

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 21:40


PODCAST ABOVE: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Amy Sayward, Director of Middle Tennessee State University’s American Democracy

Mayor Joe Carr Talks Jail Costs, Forensics Center, and $17M County Building Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 38:10


Podcast Focused on Rutherford County, TN: Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talked to Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and had an in-depth conver

A Look Inside Law Enforcement with Available Careers that Come with Challenges that are Callings for Some and Exits for Others

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 34:33


PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Captain J.D. Davis and Lieutenant Michael Rodgers of the Rutherford County Sheriff&rsquo

Local Hospitals Stay Open Amid Winter Conditions as Experts Discuss Safety and Nutrition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 35:56


On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker speaks with local healthcare leaders about how severe winter weather is impacting medical care across Rutherford County — and

Master Gardeners Share Winter Gardening Tips and Soil Insights for Rutherford County

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 40:28


PODCAST: On a recent edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomed Beth Binkley and Carol Wood, Master Gardeners with the Rutherford County UT Agricultural Exten

Murfreesboro Marks 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 43:07


(Above) WGNS Action Line broadcast on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (1/19/2026) featured Murfreesboro NAACP President David Settle along with 21-year MLK March Coordinator S

Mayor Discusses Smart Traffic Signals, New Developments, Police -Tech and the Future of Murfreesboro

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 25:51


Podcast Description - On this edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland to discuss traffic congestion and how a

Jail Expansion, Ethics Complaints, and Big Property Decisions: Commissioner Harris Tackles the Subjects

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 43:55


On this edition of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Commissioner Craig Harris for an in-depth discussion on some of the most pressing i

Murfreesboro Nonprofit Keeps Giving with Coats and Encouragement Bags

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 16:29


  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Now three weeks and counting, a local nonprofit is continuing to keep the Christmas spirit alive by helping area residents stay warm during

Eating Disorders Rising Rapidly Among School-Aged Children, Experts Warn

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 13:59


MURFREESBORO, TN - The landscape surrounding eating disorders among school-aged children has changed dramatically in recent years, with health experts warning of a sharp and t

Murfreesboro's Roadmap to 2026: Cherry Lane, Growth, and Future Interchanges

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 34:43


On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro City Manager Darren Gore to discuss how the city is positioning itself for continued growth heading into

New Year, Smart Choices: Laura Baker on Insurance, Safety, and Protecting Your Family | The Law Offices of John Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 39:59


As the new year begins, it’s a perfect time to rethink how well your family is protected. Bryan Barrett sits down with Laura Baker, an attorney with the Law Offices of J

Murfreesboro Police | 2025 in Review, 2026 in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 39:02


Bryan Barrett talks with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen and Captain Clayton Williams about a wide range of topics, including a look back at 2025 with some general sta

Rutherford County Schools | Reward Schools, Rising Needs in 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 44:27


Bryan Barrett sits down with Rutherford County Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kay Martin and Chief Communications Officer James Evans for an in-depth conversation about whe

Murfreesboro Fire-Rescue Chief Mark McCluskey Answers Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 42:23


Justice Over Time: A Child's Name Change and Murder Cases Revisited

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 45:00


Podcast Description: On this edition of WGNS Action Line, the discussion turns to the realities of criminal justice in Rutherford County—past and present. Host J. Paul N

Rutherford County Property Assessor Calls for "Golden Homeowners Plan" to Keep Local Seniors in Their Homes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 13:06


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell recently talked to WGNS about a new idea that could benefit retired senior citizens in a major way,

Fitness, Friendship, and Fun: St. Clair Senior Center on the WGNS Action Line

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 32:59


PODCAST: On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker turns the spotlight on adults 60 and older enjoying all that the St. Clair Senior Center has to offer. Walker is joine

County Mayor Joe Carr looks at 2025 Achievements and 2026 Desires for Rutherford County, TN

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 41:42


County Mayor Joe Carr looks at 2025 Achievements and 2026 Desires for Rutherford County, TN: Managing population growth leveling of school enrollment grow PlanRutherford

Murfreesboro Parks & Rec | 2025 Review & 2026 Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 23:28


Bryan Barrett talks with Thomas Laird with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. They take a look back at the many great events and celebrations of 2025 and look ahead to 2026.

Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital | New ER Plans & Bariatric Breakthroughs

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 45:03


In this episode of the Action Line, Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital President & CEO Daphne David joins Bryan Barrett to talk about big healthcare developments c

From Christmas Shopping to Pickleball: How SROs Are Helping Local Students

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 33:23


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers Sgt. Dustin Cox and SRO Sa

Celebrating Community and Looking Ahead: Life at AdamsPlace with Terri Deal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 33:56


Bryan Barrett sits down with Terri Deal from AdamsPlace to explore what makes the AdamsPlace campus a special place to call home. Terri shares insights into the community&rs

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Mayor Hopes to See One East College Project to Move Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 40:56


MURFREESBORO, TN - One East College, a downtown Murfreesboro development project that incorporates land once occupied by the original First United Methodist Church,

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