Smyrna Police Department (SPD) is searching for a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. On Wednesday, February 02, 2022, at 5:55 p.m., SPD was notified that a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle on Mitchell Avenue at Fairview Avenue in Smyrna, TN. The vehicle left the scene without stopping. The pedestrian…
Smyrna Police Department recently hosted a ceremony pinning three 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 Dylan Coleman, Officer Collin Kowalski, and Officer Mackenzi White were pinned…
February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to focusing on heart healthy habits to help prevent cardiovascular disease. To raise awareness throughout Rutherford County, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center will glow red each night during the month of February to support the American Heart Associations’ “National Wear Red Day.” to help raise awareness of the…
Diana Health announces the launch of its new, modern medical clinic in Smyrna, Tennessee on February 4th! Diana Health is reimagining the way maternity and women’s health care is delivered. Using comprehensive care teams and modern technology, it offers a personalized, whole health care experience that puts women at the center of the decision making…
Smyrna Fire Department (SFD) personnel were dispatched to a single unit structure fire at 93 Weakley Lane in Smyrna at 7:09PM, January 31, 2022. Upon arrival, A-Shift personnel noted heavy smoke coming from the structure. SFD personnel attacked and extinguished the fire, containing the damage to one unit. The smoke damage was extensive and the…
The Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center recently introduced an educational exhibit for children and families: Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is a timeless exhibit created by Minnesota Children’s Museum that allows children to explore dinosaur habitats to better understand how these mysterious animals lived and examine what they left…
The Friends of Smyrna Library (FOSL) invites the public to their “SOUPER” Friends Membership Drive on Saturday, January 29 from 11AM to 1PM in the Smyrna Public Library Program Room. This annual event provides soup and crackers, door prizes, and an opportunity to learn about one of the little-known, but amazing ways to support Smyrna’s…
On January 16, 2022, 2:38pm, Smyrna Police Department personnel were dispatched to Stewarts Creek High School in response to a call regarding an unresponsive male, identified as weight-lifting coach and physical education teacher Maurice Grooms. Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services pronounced Mr. Grooms deceased at the scene where he was found near his car in…
Smyrna Court Clerk’s Office recently launched Municipal Traffic Citation Online Payment and Municipal Court Record Online Search options designed to improve service delivery. Prior to the launch of the Municipal Traffic Online Payment system, individuals receiving a traffic citation within the Smyrna Town limits were required to pay their fine in person at the Smyrna…
The Town of Smyrna released the first episode in its History of Smyrna series today. The project captures Smyrna’s oral history through a series of conversations among longtime Smyrna residents. Hosted by Kenneth “Coon” Victory, Patsy Brown, and Marion Appleton, each episode focuses on a particular area of the Smyrna community and features historians, community…