An afternoon fire is extinguished and an individual has been arrested for arson. B-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to the 1000 block of Mason Tucker Drive at approximately 2:09 p.m., September 24, 2020. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the kitchen and bedroom of the apartment were ablaze. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished…
The Town of Smyrna will observe National Public Natural Gas Week, October 4 – 10. This annual, nationwide event is intended to build public awareness about the value of having a community-owned natural gas utility. There are approximately 1,000 public natural gas systems serving more than 6 million customers in the United States. These public…
Smyrna Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Officer Ray Jones, a 31 year veteran of the department, lost his battle with cancer on September 16. Officer Jones joined the department in 1989, faithfully serving the citizens of Smyrna as an officer, member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT),…
Smyrna Fire Department is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple, but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, cooking is the leading…
On September 6, 2020, at approximately 5:53 a.m., Smyrna Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 700 block of Nissan Drive. A Nissan Quest, driven by Shelbyville resident Victor Sebastian, age 41, collided with a Dodge Ram, driven by Smyrna resident James Bevill, age 42. Rutherford County Emergency Medical…
The Town of Smyrna is pleased to host a grand opening for Zama Park. This pocket park honors the relationship with our Sister City, Zama, Japan, and the educational, social, cultural, and business exchanges between our communities for over 30 years. Smyrna Parks and Recreation Director Mike Moss will serve as the emcee, with Mayor…
The Town of Smyrna’s Annual Golf Scramble netted over $50,000 this year, surpassing last year by nearly $5,000. In conjunction with the employee giving campaign, the Golf Scramble is the Town’s signature fundraising event for United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Smyrna’s Human Resources Director, Jeff Craig, has spearheaded the tournament from its inception….
Smyrna Police Department asks for assistance from the public with the identification of four individuals involved in a theft at Hibbett Sports. On August 04th, 2020, four individuals entered Hibbett Sports, located at 801 Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, Smyrna, and stole multiple items. The individual in the yellow Hollister shirt sprayed a substance (believed to…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for an endangered juvenile runaway. On August 20, 2020, Alyssa Gracie Dalton, age 15, was reported as a runaway by her grandparents. She was last seen shortly after midnight on this date. Alyssa is believed to be in the Nashville area, but her mode of transportation is unknown at…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) has issued five felony arrest warrants for suspected shooter Laronnie Briley, age 27, of Nashville. Briley is wanted for his role in the August 15th shooting at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center in Smyrna. Anyone with information about Briley is asked to call Smyrna Police Department, 615-459-6644, Metro Police Department,…