Fire at Cookout Restaurant

Smyrna Fire Department personnel respond to a structure fire at Cookout Restaurant

An overnight fire temporarily closes a local restaurant. C-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to the Cookout Restaurant, located at 491 West Sam Ridley Parkway, at approximately 1:07 a.m., January 6, 2021. “Personnel did an excellent job of containing the fire and mitigating property damage,” shared SFD Chief Bill Culbertson. “We are grateful…

Lights Up 4 Heroes

Town of Smyrna to support #LightsUp4Heroes

The Town of Smyrna is pleased to support TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center’s #LightsUp4Heroes campaign to honor healthcare workers. “The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, but it has been particularly difficult for our frontline healthcare workers,” shared Smyrna Town Manager Brian D. Hercules. “The Town will leave our Christmas lights up…

Armando Morales, Jr

Smyrna Police Department is searching for an individual wanted for Sexual Battery

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for Armando Morales, Jr. Mr. Morales has active warrants for Sexual Battery. Anyone with information about this individual is asked to call Detective Nabours with the Smyrna Police Department, 615-267-5434, or your local law enforcement agency.

Town of Smyrna receives Excellence in Local Government Awards

Town of Smyrna receives Excellence in Local Government Awards

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) announced the recipients of its 2020 Local Government Awards, which honors excellence in public service across Middle Tennessee. The Town of Smyrna was recognized for excellence in Economic Development and Recreation and Youth Engagement. The Regional Council, which is composed of 65 mayors and executives, two members of the…

Smyrna Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect

Smyrna Police Department is searching for an armed robbery suspect

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for a male suspect involved in an armed robbery. On December 3, 2020, at approximately 10:45 p.m., SPD officers responded to an armed robbery at the Shell Station, located at 1871 Almaville Road in Smyrna. The suspect was described as a regular customer of the Shell Station, possibly working…

Smyrna Christmas Food Drive and “Firefighters for Food” Food Drive net over 101,350 items for neighbors in need

Smyrna Christmas Food Drive and “Firefighters for Food” Food Drive net over 101,350 items for neighbors in need

The Town of Smyrna collected 42,066 non-perishable items in the annual Christmas Food Drive to benefit Nourish Food Bank. The annual food drive historically culminates with the Town’s Christmas Parade. COVID-19 caused the Town to cancel this year’s parade, but the need for the community to donate food has not diminished. “COVID-19 has placed a…

Danielle Rivera

Smyrna Police Department is Searching for a Juvenile Runaway

Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an endangered juvenile runaway. On October 26, 2020, Danielle Rivera is reported to have walked away from her residence in Smyrna, TN. Danielle is a white female, 16 years of age, 5’01” tall, and weighs approximately 96 pounds. She has shoulder-length, straight brown…

Tractor Trailer Fire

Smyrna Fire Department Responds to a Fully Involved Tractor Trailer Fire

The driver of a tractor trailer escaped a fire without injuries. B-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel responded to a tractor trailer fire in the 1400 block of South Lowry at 4:12 p.m. this afternoon. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the tractor trailer was fully involved. SFD personnel extinguished the fire and no injuries have…