The Nashville Public Library hosted a Repair Fair this past Saturday at its Richland Park branch. This event provided residents with an opportunity to bring in a wide array of items from electronics and clothing to toys, and have them repaired free of charge. The initiative aimed to help people preserve their possessions, avoid unnecessary…
In South Nashville, crews from the Nashville Fire Department are working to contain a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex, according to WSMV. The department responded to 2131 Elm Hill Pike just before 2:50 p.m. after receiving over 15 emergency calls reporting the blaze. At this time, there are no details available about injuries. Firefighters…
In Williamson County, Tennessee a mini cosmetics fridge malfunctioned and sparked a fire inside a bedroom late Thursday night according to the Williamson County Fire and Rescue Department (WCFR). Just after midnight, the smoke alarms in the home alerted the family, waking them in time to react. One of their children’s rooms was already filled…
In Greenbrier, Tennessee, a routine traffic stop for an expired vehicle registration led to the arrest of two individuals wanted in multiple counties across the region. Chief Joseph Chelini of the Greenbrier Police Department told Smokey Barn News that officers pulled over the vehicle on a Thursday evening, leading to an unexpected discovery that would…
A Franklin man was convicted Friday on numerous charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, as announced by 21st Judicial District Attorney General Stacey Edmonson. A three-day trial in Williamson County concluded on August 29, 2025, with a jury returning a guilty verdict for Matthew Lynn Humphrey. The charges included one count of sexual…
Students in Rutherford County got quite the welcome back this week. Instead of the usual school drop-off rush, they were met with long airport-style lines. Rutherford County Schools rolled out a new weapons detection system at several schools, including Rockvale High, with plans to have it active district wide next Tuesday (August 2025). One student…
A potentially dangerous situation was averted last Friday morning outside Gladeville Elementary School in Wilson County, Tennessee, when a handgun fell from the back of an SUV during school drop-off. The firearm landed on Stewarts Ferry Pike near a school crossing guard, who swiftly removed it from the roadway, preventing any harm to students or…
A Tennessee court has recently struck down two significant firearm laws, declaring them unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. A three-judge panel from Gibson County Chancery Court ruled that these laws infringed upon citizens’ rights to bear arms in public spaces. The first law, which prohibited carrying firearms in public parks, has now been invalidated, making…
A missing man was found deceased in his wrecker truck off Interstate 24 in Rutherford County, Tennessee, following a crash on Saturday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the incident occurred near mile marker 68 when a Dodge Ram wrecker veered off the roadway, striking a sign and a tree. The driver, identified…
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning in Perry County, Tennessee, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Everett Bates. According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Bates was en route to pick up his girlfriend for church when his vehicle veered off Highway 412 East and struck a tree around 9 a.m. The vehicle’s OnStar…
