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Keeping Murfreesboro Active with Insights from Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford & TOA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 40:28


PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, with host Scott Walker, he sits down with Daphne David, President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, and

Tennessee Legislative Update: Abortion Pill Crackdown, Hit-and-Run Penalties, and School Bus Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 40:54


Tennessee’s legislative session is hitting high gear, and State Representatives Dr. Bryan Terry, Robert Stevens, and Mike Sparks are pulling back the curtain on the co

Audiology Insights: Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, and Cognitive Health with Dr. Shawn Lancaster of Hearing Aid & Audiology Services

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 42:54


The simple act of turning up the television or struggling to follow conversations in a crowded restaurant is often dismissed as a natural part of aging, but it may be the fi

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on Property Taxes, AAA Bond Ratings, and 2026 Re-election

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 42:39


Rutherford County is navigating a period of rapid expansion, requiring strategic investments in schools, roads, and a new $340 million public safety facility. Mayor Joe Carr

How Rutherford County SROs Support Mental Health and Community

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 40:23


In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes SRO Chad Dodson, a 17-year veteran of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and a fixture at Lascass

PODCAST: "Covid Babies" Are Coming: RCS Urges Early Kindergarten Registration for April

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 41:00


PODCAST: Rutherford County Schools (RCS) spokesperson James Evans and Elementary Education Coordinator Anne Haley joined WGNS Action Line to discuss pressing district matt

PODCAST: From Zoo Tours to Theatre: What's Happening at the MTSU Spring Showcase

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:30


Click Play Above to Hear Podcast: In this 12-minute WGNS Action Line podcast, host Scott Walker talks with Rachel Helms, assistant director of MTSU Alumni Relations, about t

Podcast: Earth Month at MTSU: Sustainability Events Leading Up to Earth Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 12:17


  Click Play Above to Hear PODCAST: In this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Kristin England, systems engineer and sustainability manager with the

PODCAST: Planning for Healthy Aging: Inside the 2026 Positive Aging Conference at MTSU

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 16:58


Click Play Above to Hear Podcast: In this 12-minute episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker talks with Dr. Deborah Lee, professor and director of the Positive Aging C

Podcast - High-Tech Literacy: Inside the Rutherford County Library System

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 39:46


PODCAST: Join host Scott Walker on WGNS Radio’s Action Line for an insightful exploration into the past, present, and future of the Rutherford County Library System. In

PODCAST: Rutherford County Growing Pains Involve Wins with the Opioid Fight, Infrastructure Needs, and First Responders - An Interview with County Commissioner Craig Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 22:56


PODCAST: Can Rutherford County balance explosive growth without losing its soul? In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Rutherford County Co

From the South 'Boro Area to North Murfreesboro, Building Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway with New Businesses and Roads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 34:42


Murfreesboro’s Future: Infrastructure, Education, and the Gateway What does it take to manage one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee? Join us as we sit down with

Ticks, Allergies, and Eye Safety: Dr. Craig McCabe Explains Vision Risks in Tennessee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 34:24


PODCAST - On this episode of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Dr. Craig McCabe (MD, PhD, FACS) of McCabe Vision Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for an inf

911 Tapes, a Past Murder in Murfreesboro & Interlocutory Appeals: A Deep Dive into Rutherford County Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 38:20


PODCAST (WGNS) - Join host J. Paul Newman, a retired Rutherford County Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney General Trevor Lynch as they pull

Spring Lawn & Garden Questions Answered by Rutherford County Master Gardeners

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 41:54


MURFREESBORO, TN - On this episode of the WGNS Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker answers listener questions submitted by text message, focusing on early spring lawn and g

Legislative Lockdown: State Reps Discuss Prison Capacity and Predatory Lending

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 40:04


PODCAST: In this edition of WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with State Representatives Mike Sparks, Bryan Terry, and Robert Stevens for an inside look at the cur

From Fire Brigades to Drone Teams - Chief Mark McCluskey Discusses the Evolution of Murfreesboro Fire Rescue

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 37:28


PODCAST: In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker sits down with Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department Chief Mark McCluskey, a 41-year veteran of the force, to

Growing Pains & Fiscal Gains: A Deep Dive with Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 41:38


In this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr to discuss the latest legislative and fiscal developments shapin

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

Staying Healthy in Murfreesboro: Heart Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and MMC's Expansion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 41:54


In this episode of Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes Dr. Chandler Smith and Brandise Raikes from Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) to discuss essential strategies for lo

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

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