Robertson Co. News

One person was injured following an officer-involved shooting at Rawls Auto Salvage just outside Springfield Thursday afternoon. Police were responding to a  stolen vehicle call, when the driver allegedly accelerated toward the deputy, after which the deputy fired his weapon. The 44-year-old suspect was life-flighted to Vanderbilt Medical Center where he was reported in in critical condition. The identities of the Deputy and the suspect have not been released.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging travelers to play it safe and drive to arrive alive this holiday weekend.  The patrol urges motorists to make a plan and include a designated driver if their holiday celebration includes drinking.  More troopers will be assigned to roadways across Tennessee this weekend.  This year, there have been 499 fatalities on Tennessee roads so far.  That’s an almost 27-percent increase over last year.

The Memorial Day weekend means most people spending time outdoors where hopefully the weather is good.  But the National Weather Service reminds that weather can change quickly and it’s important to keep an eye on the sky and know the forecast.  Having a way to receive alerts like with a NOAA Weather Radio or a mobile device with wireless emergency alerts enabled are the best ways to stay up-to-date with any change or severe weather.

After being COVID Cancelled last year, Springfield’s 1st Friday Night Market is back June 4^th.  The free event, hosted by the Historic Springfield in partnership with the City of Springfield’s Parks and Recreation Department, will kick off at 6 p.m. and run through 9 p.m. The June market is the first of 2021, as the event with nearly 60 vendors will continue through September, on the first Friday night monthly.

The Robertson County School district has released the 2021-2022 supply lists for K-8. These lists will help make sure your child is prepared for next year’s school season with all the necessary items required. Go to the Robertson County School’s website then find your child’s school. Once there, you can download your child’s school supply list.

 The state’s largest all-inclusive park is now open.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony at Triple Creek Park in Gallatin today marked the opening of Miracle Park for kids of all ages and abilities.  In addition to a ball field, playground and zipline there is a pedal park and swings that can accommodate wheelchairs.  

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is launching a program called Tennessee Kid Kits.  The Kid Kits are a resource to help parents document details about their children in case of an emergency.  Police say in the case of missing children every second counts and having detailed information on hand will help authorities move quickly.  It helps parents as well because it’s easy to be overcome with emotion and forget important details when your child is missing.