Officials with Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) say a juvenile has been charged with aggravated arson and vandalism of LifePoint Church located at 5100 Almaville Road. RCFR and Almaville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the church just after 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Crews were informed that church staff located two…
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to support the 50th Anniversary Great Tennessee Air Show. A comprehensive list of closures is listed below. Road Closures: June 4 – 6, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Sam Ridley Parkway (SR 266) will be closed from Lowry Street (US 41/70S) to G Street Threet Industrial Rd will be…
Monday 5/31/21 Update: Percy Priest Lake Small Jet Crash On Monday, May 31, local public safety officials, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and other recovery partners continued the active investigation into an incident involving a 1982 Cessna 501 that crashed into Percy Priest Lake Saturday morning. All indications were that…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) Officer Aaron Parris completed the 55th session of the National Forensic Academy (NFA) at the University of Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Innovation Center (UT LEIC) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Officer Parris was one of twenty-six participants from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States to complete the rigorous…
People operating boats while intoxicated may endanger people enjoying Memorial Day weekend on Percy Priest Lake and boat ramps, a Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force member said. That’s why law enforcement officers will patrol those recreational areas to prevent impaired boaters from impacting water recreation activities Saturday, May 29 on the lake and boat…
The Town of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department seeks the public’s input as work is underway to update the Parks Master Plan. The Town of Smyrna is a vibrant, growing community committed to providing the best quality of life for our citizens. A cornerstone of this commitment is a robust parks system. Smyrna Parks and…
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to host a ribbon cutting and grand opening for Freedom Playground. Located adjacent to the Captain Jeff Kuss USMC Memorial in Lee Victory Recreation Park, this all-inclusive playground represents a partnership between the Town of Smyrna, Rotary Club of Smyrna, and the Christy-Houston Foundation. Emcee: Mike Moss, Smyrna Parks…
Smyrna Fire Department hosted a housing ceremony at Station #6 for the department’s newest apparatus, a custom designed Spartan Gladiator pumper truck manufactured by Marion Body Works, Inc. Members of the department participated in the ceremony, which involves spraying down the apparatus, hand drying it, and pushing it into the station. This tradition stems from…
Mayor Reed and Town Council recently attended the 50th anniversary celebration kick-off for the Senior Activity Center of Smyrna. Mayor Reed issued a proclamation to Patsy Brown, honoring her commitment to the Smyrna community as the founder of the Center.
Students from Stewarts Creek High School’s video production program levels 2, 3, and 4 created public service announcements for the Town of Smyrna’s Love Where You Live campaign. Town personnel selected the top entry in each category and an overall winner. Winning entries were recognized at the May Town Council meeting and will serve as…