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The Road Ahead: Federal Court Decision Could Reshape Insurance Standards for Trucking Companies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 36:22


PODCAST: Have you or a family member been in a serious auto accident involving a tractor trailer truck? You should listen to this podcast featuring Tennessee attorney Joh

Rutherford County Libraries Welcome New Director to Lead Local Libraries Into the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 39:17


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A new captain will be at the helm of the Rutherford County Library System as we head into the month of August… That was Trey Gwinn, Technology a

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 46:31


PODCAST: Bringing Town Creek Back to Life: Murfreesboro's Hidden Waterway

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 35:52


MURFREESBORO, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker explores an exciting transformation underway in Murfreesboro. He’s joined by Assis

Opioid Epidemic in Tennessee: Addiction Tied to Mental Health and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:56


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While opioids continue to serve as a lifeline for thousands of patients with legitimate medical needs, blaming prescribers alone can oversimplify a com

Innovation, Esports, and Public Health: MTSU's Expanding Impact Across Tennessee

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 39:21


Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted: Dr. McCabe on Everyday Eye Dangers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 37:00


On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Craig McCabe of McCabe Vision Center in Murfreesboro to talk about one of our most important—an

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office offers "peer support"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 47:15


Rutherford County Sheriff's Office offers "peer support". Deputy Chris Beach tells more:  Peer Support Group: made-up of fellow officers who have undergone training to

Justice After Decades: The Child Abuse Case That Became a Murder Conviction - Today's Show is Dedicated to Nancy Woodall

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 43:15


Rutherford County, Tenn. - On this special District Attorney Edition of the WGNS Action Line, host J. Paul Newman, retired Assistant District Attorney for Ru

Who's Buying Homes Now? Surprising Trends in Rutherford County's Housing Market

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 22:39


PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with two seasoned realtors from Exit Realty — Bob Lamb & Associates: Chad Robinette and

PODCAST: From Grass to Greatness: Smart Yard Tips from Master Gardeners

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 35:39


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker digs deep into gardens, landscapes, and the innovative “Tennessee Smart Yards&rdquo

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 30:07


Focus on Murfreesboro, TN with Mayor Shane McFarland (Note: the mayor had a previous appointment, and so the broadcast is for a half-hour. This recording begins abruptly, but

MPD Talks Crime Trends, Thefts, and Public Safety on This Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 34:20


PODCAST: On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by Captain Clayton Williams and Public Safety Information Director Larry Flowers from the Murfree

Murfreesboro Fire Marshal Brian Lowe on Hydrants, Sprinklers, and Fire Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 36:31


PODCAST: On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Brian Lowe to discuss how quickly tragedy can

Beyond the Landfill: How “Recycle Right Tennessee” Aims to Clean Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 35:14


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Donna Barrett of the Central Tennessee Solid Waste Planning Board to

Downtown Murfreesboro Sees Growth as New Businesses Open and Major Developments Loom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 33:45


MURFREESBORO, TN - From new restaurants and shops to large-scale multi-use buildings, big changes are on the horizon for downtown Murfreesboro. Sarah Callender, Executive Dire

UPDATE: PODCAST - Summer Fun & Sports: Murfreesboro Parks and Rec Has You Covered

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 39:04


Podcast: On today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker dives into a full lineup of summer fun and community activities with special guests from the Murfr

Smoke, Stories & Community: The 71st Blackman Barbecue is Back this Friday!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 23:32


PODCAST (Click Play Above): On today’s episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with a panel of community leaders to celebrate the return of a beloved lo

Inside the Fire Line: July 4th Rules, Fire Investigations & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 34:27


PODCAST (Click Play Above) - In this Independence Day edition of the show, we dive into all things fireworks safety within the Murfreesboro city limits. WGNS Action Line Host

Tri-Star StoneCrest on South Murfreesboro ER & AdamsPlace

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 46:21


Bryan Barrett first speaks with Lou Caputo, CEO of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, who discusses the proposed South Murfreesboro ER and explains how community members can s

Assessor of Property Rob Mitchell Answers Your Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 43:01


Bryan Barrett talks with Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell. He talks about our population and property assessments, the duties of his office and answers some qu

Rutherford County Sheriff's Department

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 44:16


Segment 1 Lisa Marchesoni, PIO at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, shares information about law enforcement activities:  The 8-day adventure of "Ed the Zebra"

Rutherford Co. Library System | Summer Reading Program, Zebra Books & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 46:24


Bryan Barrett talks with Smyrna Branch Manager Cassandra Taylor and Samantha Mitchem, the incoming branch supervisor of the MGL Library in Patterson Park. They talk about the

MTSU | CEO/Worker Pay Gap, Stormwater Program & Career Development Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 40:59


  SEGMENT ONE – 8:15 a.m. GUEST: Dr. Greg Nagel, professor in the MTSU Department of Economic and Finance TOPIC: Nagel’s decades of research into the CEO-w

A Look at Programs and More Within the Local Library System

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 10:00


A variety of programs will keep children and adults busy this summer. Hear the latest news from the local Rutherford County Library System above by clicking play. Rutherford

Pettus Read on County Government & History Plus Arts Center of Cannon Co. Opens "Newsies"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 47:12


Bryan Barrett talks with Rutherford County Commissioner Pettus Read about the busy June ahead for the governing body. They will meet at 9am on June 23rd to prepare to pass the

Attorney John Day on Being a Smart Insurnace Consumer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 42:00


Bryan Barrett talks with Attorney John Day. They discuss several things, including how to be a smart consumer of especially auto and home insurance.

Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 45:32


Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland focuses on the "Heart of Tennessee". The following topics were covered in the mayor's broadcast--in this order:  Daylighting of Town

New President & CEO of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Daphne David

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 41:46


Bryan Barrett talks with the new President & CEO of Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital Daphne David. She talks about her background, the rich history of the hospital

Dr. Craig McCabe, the Eye Doctor | Infant Eye Care, Dry Eyes, Allergies & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 41:17


Bryan Barrett talks with Dr. Craig McCabe, the eye doctor you hear on the radio. He answers several questions about infant eye care, burning eyes wearing readers to Facebook f

News from the Courts with the Rutherford Co. District Attorney's Office

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:32


Host J. Paul Newman, former assistant district attorney, along with District Attorney Jennings Jones and Assistant DA Trevor Lynch take us inside the courts, talk about the la

Master Gardeners | Upcoming Events, June Bug Checks and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 41:56


Bryan Barrett talks with Master Gardener Lynn Reynolds with UT/TSU Extension.

Murfreesboro Police | School's Out Traffic, "Ed" the Zebra, Real Time Crime Center & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 42:03


Bryan Barrett talks with Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen, Captain Clayton Williams and PIO Larry Flowers on this edition of the Action Line. They take up topics like t

Podcast: Clear Vision for Rutherford County in a Conversation with Dr. McCabe, Eye Doctor

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 45:13


PODCAST: On today’s episode of The Action Line with WGNS’s Bart Walker, special guest Dr. Craig McCabe of McCabe Vision Center joins the show for an insightful dis

Lineworkers Shine as Annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo Opens This Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:22


MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - The 2025 Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is set to electrify attendees with its annual opening ceremony on Friday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m., launching an exci

UPDATED: Summer at MTSU: New Student Beginnings, Lifelong Learning, and Creative Connections

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 38:32


SEGMENT ONE: Guest: Gina Poff, Director of New Student and Family Programs Topic: "New to Blue" Student Orientation at MTSU MTSU's rebranded "New to Blue" orientation helps n

Focus on Rutherford County with County Mayor Joe Carr

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 41:46


Focus on Rutherford County with County Mayor Joe Carr: Mayor meets tonight (5/28/2025) with County Property Management Committee to discuss "capital projects for the next 5

Memorial Day Weekend: The Healing Field and a Conversation with Local Scout Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:50


MURFREESBORO, TN - Today on the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Kevin Phillips and Tracy Kennedy with the Boy Scouts of America regarding this Memoria

Classrooms and Runways with State Rep. Mike Sparks on New Initiatives in the State that Impact Rutherford County

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 16:53


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In today’s episode of The WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker is joined by State Representative Mike Sparks of Smyrna, Tennessee for a conversati

Inside Tennessee's Major Pattern of Economic Growth: A Conversation with TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 38:27


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today on WGNS, host Scott Walker had an in-depth and informative talk with Stuart McWhorter, Tennessee’s Commissioner of the Department of E

From Jr. Deputy to Reality Check: How Rutherford SROs Empower Youth

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:23


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - On today’s WGNS Action Line, host Bart Walker sits down with Sgt. Irvin Turner and SRO Chad Dodson from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Off

PODCAST: Summer at the Library: Reading, Coding, Crafts & Butterflies!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 34:55


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Today’s episode of the WGNS Action Line is your go-to guide for an exciting summer ahead with the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS). We&rsq

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