WGNS, which first came on the air in Rutherford County on December 31, 1946 at 10PM and had their first full day of broadcasting on January 1, 1947, received the honor of being recognized by the Tennessee General Assembly. State Representative Mike Sparks surprised WGNS’ Bart Walker with the State of Tennessee Proclamation…Representative Mike Sparks read the Proclamation “LIVE” on the air Friday, January 28, 2022…Again, WGNS was recognized in a State of Tennessee .
Rutherford County could receive a fifth seat in the State House of Representatives following a vote by the House Public Service Subcommittee last Wednesday to approve a redistricting map.