Smyrna Police Department (SPD) recently hosted a ceremony pinning five new officers. The pinning ceremony is the culmination of an intense officer training period, including 12 weeks of in-residence training at The Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy and 16 weeks of internal training with SPD. Officer Malcolm Boyd, Officer Devonte Johnson, Officer Rebekah Ronin, Officer Erin…
Freedom Playground will become a reality. The Christy-Houston Foundation announced approval of a grant in the amount of $250,000 last week, an amount that pushed the first phase of the capital campaign to $700,000 and will allow construction to begin immediately. Freedom Playground is an all-inclusive playground that will be built in Lee Victory Park,…
Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a quadruplex residential structure in the 400 block of McClary Road at approximately 9:20 p.m., October 22, 2020. Upon arrival, C-Shift SFD personnel noted that two units were engulfed in flames. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire. Preliminary investigation indicates that the fire originated in the…
Smyrna Police Chief Kevin Arnold is the recipient of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) 2020 Joe Casey Award. The award was presented by TACP Past President and Retired Metro Police Chief Joe Casey earlier this evening. Chief Arnold began his law enforcement career in 1980 as an officer with the Middle Tennessee…
Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to invite the community to Sharp Screams Haunted Trails. “The safety of our citizens and staff is paramount, but we have missed hosting community events over the past seven months,” shared Mike Moss, Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director. “We are excited to offer an alternative to our traditional…
Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to the 400 block of Mary Street at approximately 6:45 p.m. today, October 12, 2020. Upon arrival, B-Shift SFD personnel noted that the attic was fully engulfed and flames had vented the roof. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire. “Personnel did an excellent job of containing the…
Smyrna Parks and Recreation Department is seeking nominations for the 2020 Kenneth “Coon” Victory Lifetime Service Award and Young Leader Award. The Lifetime Service Award is named after the first recipient, Kenneth “Coon” Victory. Recipients are Smyrna citizens that have distinguished themselves by years of unselfish and dedicated volunteer service to the Smyrna community. The…
Congratulations to Sterling at Stonecrest for their ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 1st at 4pm. Sterling at Stonecrest is located at 400 Great Circle Drive (just behind StoneCrest Medical Center), Smyrna, TN 37167 and can be contacted at 615-708-2059.
Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a vehicle. On September 27, 2020, at approximately 8:47 p.m., Smyrna Police Department responded to a call for shots fired at the entrance of Sharp Springs Park on Espy Drive in Smyrna. One individual was injured and transported to an area hospital. The vehicle pictured is…
Smyrna Police Department is pleased to congratulate five newly certified officers that graduated from Basic Law Enforcement School at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Thursday, September 24. Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy’s (TLETA) Basic Law Enforcement School course is a twelve week course that provides technical and tactical expertise in addition to the ethical and…