An early morning fire sends three to the hospital. A-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to 301 Jim Bowie Drive at approximately 4:12 a.m., March 4, 2020. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the structure was fully engulfed in flames. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire. All residents escaped, but two were transported…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance with a homicide investigation. On February 29, 2020, SPD personnel were dispatched to 7021 Bridgewater Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered two deceased individuals. Investigators were called to the scene and are now investigating this as a homicide. The victims have been identified as Andrew Geerts (age 40)…
Smyrna Police Department personnel executed a search warrant this afternoon, February 29, 2020, for an unlicensed massage parlor located at 1826 Rock Springs Road. One person was detained and later released. Evidence of a massage parlor and a small amount of narcotics were seized. This is an ongoing investigation.
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying a man involved in a theft at a local pawn shop. On January 27, 2020, the suspect pictured below entered Smyrna Pawn and Gun Shop, concealed an air tool under his coat, and left the store without paying for the tool. The suspect is a…
Around 250 Rutherford County employees and their families packaged 51,250 meals on Saturday in an effort to tackle hunger issues in the community. The food packing event, organized by The Outreach Program, was the brainchild of Mayor Bill Ketron who had participated in events of its kind during his time as a State Senator. “This…
Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is asking for assistance in identifying three individuals involved in the vandalism of two vehicles belonging to John Coleman Elementary School’s Head Start Program. On February 15, 2020, at approximately 5:55 p.m., three individuals approached the school’s GMC van. All three climbed onto the van and took pictures. It appears one…
The driver of a tanker truck escaped a fire without injuries. B-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel responded to a tanker truck fire at approximately 5:35 a.m., February 19, 2020, in the McDonald’s parking located at 1855 Almaville Road in Smyrna. Upon arrival, personnel noted that the cab and engine of the tanker truck, carrying…
Four individuals were displaced after a fire destroyed their kitchen. C-Shift Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a fire at 302 Chicken Pike at approximately 12:30 p.m., February 16th. Four individuals inside the home were able to escape. Unattended cooking was the cause of this fire. “Cooking is the leading cause of home…
Brian D. Hercules, Town Manager, has been appointed to serve on the TriStar StoneCrest Hospital Board of Trustees. “The Town of Smyrna has always been a supporter of this hospital, advocating for our growth as we work to continue to meet the needs of our community,” explained TriStar StoneCrest CEO Lou Caputo. “As a representative…
Smyrna Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying individuals responsible for a theft of wire at a construction site. On Saturday, February 8, 2020, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the vehicles pictured below pulled into a hotel under construction located at 800 Expo Drive. The occupants of these vehicles entered the hotel and pulled wire…