Springfield Police Department has announced the addition of a new public safety observation tower, made possible through a grant. The observation tower will be deployed at various city events, including 1st Fridays and Freedom Fest, ensuring a safe environment for all attendees. The observation tower will also be used in other public safety operations, such as any emergency event or for areas that may require saturated crime prevention techniques. Wilson […]
One person is dead after a Monday afternoon one-car crash in Cheatham County. The Highway Patrol said a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling west on Interstate 40. It left the roadway near mile marker 185 and struck several trees before coming to rest. 51-year-old David Meadows died in the crash. He was wearing his seat belt. No additional details were released. Some Tennessee school districts are voicing concerns about a […]
Police shut down a Clarksville road for a while Sunday night while they investigated a deadly hit-and-run crash. Clarksville Police say the two-vehicle crash happened at approximately 7:50 p.m. along Peachers Mill Road near W. Allen Griffey Road. Witnesses reported that a red Ford Fusion was involved and didn’t stop. The other car hit a pole and came to rest off the road. The driver was pronounced dead at the […]
A senior citizen is still alive thanks to an off-duty Franklin firefighter who happened to be attending a Marshall County high school graduation ceremony last month. Cornersville High School’s graduation ceremony was well underway on May 16 when a man in the back of the room suddenly collapsed on the hard gym floor. Jayce Pickle, a firefighter and advanced emergency medical technician with the Franklin Fire Department, senior citizen was […]
The CMA MusicFest numbers are in. About 90,000 festival goers per day attended this weekend’s CMA Fest. The Country Music Association says those numbers are consistent with the crowds seen in recent years. The fans came from from all 50 states and 46 countries and the festival hosted more than 300 performers, often for capacity crowds. Yesterday, just two weeks after a crash in Wilson County, those who knew 38-year-old […]
Three people were reportedly injured in a crash involving a horse and buggy in Trigg County Saturday night. Deputies with the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office say a car driven by an 18-year-old was traveling southbound when it collided with a horse and buggy. The 61-year-old driver of the horse and buggy and his passenger were both taken to a local hospital via ambulance to be treated for their injuries. Meanwhile, […]
The Wilson County School District unanimously approved security film for their schools on Monday. Last July, the state passed a bill requiring new school buildings, or those being remodeled, to include this protective window film. Wilson County joins a growing list of Tennessee school districts that are approving these security films with prospective bidders. In their case, the school board agreed to hire Osteen Construction in Chattanooga to install 3M, […]
Gallatin city leaders are in shock following the sudden resignation of one council member over bullying claims. Councilwoman Eileen George unexpectedly resigned at Tuesday night's meeting. She claims fellow councilman Pascal Jouvence bullied her. He says those claims are bogus. The Springfield Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of Free Movie Fridays. These free, family-friendly movie nights will occur at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of each month […]
The Springfield Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of Free Movie Fridays. These free, family-friendly movie nights will take place at 6 p.m. on the third Friday of each month from June through September at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The first movie of the season will be on Friday, June 21 with a showing of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” An investigation led by special agents from the […]
