Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating individuals involved in an auto burglary. Between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on the evening of April 22, 2021, the window of a vehicle parked in the Greenway parking area on Fitzhugh Blvd was smashed and the victim’s purse was stolen. The suspects made…
Sixty-five hiring employers are trying to fill over 1,400 job vacancies during an outdoor job fair hosted by Rutherford Works, the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce’s workforce development arm. All jobseekers, from teenagers to experienced professionals, will have an opportunity to talk with hiring recruiters, submit resumes and schedule or conduct introductory interviews from 3…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for John Jeffrey Hicks. Earlier this afternoon, April 24, 2021, SPD officers initiated a traffic stop on Lee Victory Parkway in Smyrna. One of the passengers exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. This individual has been identified as John Jeffrey Hicks. Mr. Hicks is out on…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating individuals involved in the theft of a travel trailer. In the early morning hours of March 22, 2021, two unidentified males broke into the EZ storage lot, located in the 1100 block of Courier Place in Smyrna, and stole a Sunset travel trailer…
Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department continues to evaluate flood-related closures throughout the Town. The following parks and practice areas remain closed. All other facilities are open and operating as normal. Sharp Springs Natural Area: closed until further notice Bark Springs Dog Park will open Tuesday, March 30. Volunteer Park (8th Avenue ball fields): closed until…
The Town of Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department is working diligently to update playground equipment throughout their community parks. The equipment at Old Rock School/J.J. McWilliams Park will be removed in the next few weeks, with installation of new equipment beginning soon after. This project is scheduled for completion in May/June. Thank you in advance…
Rutherford County Government recently awarded three employees with a $500 scholarship to continue their education. “Rutherford County wants its employees to be engaged and prepared with the tools essential to completing jobs effectively, efficiently, and professionally,” said Sonya Stephenson, HR Director. “We continue to look for ways to enhance employees’ abilities and skills and provide…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) arrested a suspect involved in a carjacking earlier this morning. At approximately 2:50 a.m., SPD officers were dispatched to Ashley Grove Apartments, located in the 400 block of Enon Springs Road East in Smyrna. A resident reported that she had parked and exited her vehicle. Two males approached her, pointed a…
The Town of Smyrna will observe National Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18. This annual, nationwide event is intended to build public awareness to recognize and celebrate the employees serving their communities in natural gas utility departments. March 18th marks the anniversary of the 1937 New London School explosion in East Texas which killed…
Mike Moss, Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director, is pleased to announce Ed Gleason as the 2020 Kenneth “Coon” Victory Lifetime Service Award winner and Sandra Kamel as the 2020 Young Leader Award winner. Both individuals were honored at a modified Volunteer of the Year event held earlier this evening. Lyle Edwin “Ed” Gleason has been…