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DID YOU KNOW?
Tennessee law requires drivers to give 3 feet of space when passing people walking or biking. If 3 feet isn’t possible, change lanes or slow down and be prepared to stop until you can pass safely.
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Heads Church Road has reopened following a rollover crash near Gause Rd early Friday. Officials say it was a non injury crash, the first call coming into 911 at 12:13 AM. THP is leading the investigation. The cause of the crash was not immediately available. Reportedly, impairment was not a factor. Powered by Chosen Towing & Recovery “We buy junk cars!”
Postcard?
The now famous Ridgetop albino deer named Pearl was captured on film during the ice storm a couple of weeks ago. The photo was sent to us today. We thought it looks a little like a postcard.
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Traffic Alert: Semi-Trailer Fire Reported On W. County Farm Rd.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the 2900 block of W. County Farm Rd. involving the trailer portion of a semi-truck. The fire is reportedly near a fuel supply, prompting a large response.
The White House Community Volunteer Fire Department, Greenbrier Fire Department, and the Robertson County Emergency Management Agency are all en route.
Motorists in the area should watch for first responders and expect possible delays. Powered by Chosen Towing & Recovery “We buy junk cars!”
I-65 Reopens Following Overnight Rollover Crash Near Hwy 52
Officials say traffic is moving again on I-65 South near the Hwy 52 on-ramp after a two-vehicle crash early this morning.
According to Orlinda Fire Chief Patrick Darrow, crews were dispatched around 1:12 a.m. to a rollover crash just below Hwy 52 near mile marker 117. Two patients were involved. One person refused treatment and transport. The other was extricated from a van and transported to Skyline Medical Center with minor injuries.
Interstate 65 was briefly shut down for about 15 minutes while crews worked the scene. Two lanes remained closed for roughly an hour before reopening. A cause of the crash was not immediately available. Powered by Cannon Kirk Ford
Obituaries: Week of March 1, 2026, In Loving Memory
Obituaries: Week of March 1, 2026, In Loving Memory - Smokey Barn News
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Obituaries: Week of March 1, 2026, In Loving Memory ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. Donald Ray Burney March 3,...During the course of the investigation, the individual confessed to investigators...
Driver Charged After Confessing to Lewd Act on Hwy 41 - Smokey Barn News
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Driver Charged After Confessing to Lewd Act on Hwy 41 GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A 39-year-old Greenbrier man is facing charges after allegedly masturbating while driving along High...
UPDATE: SEMI vs SUV
A driver in Sunday's SUV vs SEMI head-on crash in Springfield is facing charges, according to the THP--> smokeybarn.com/two-injured-in-serious-head-on-crash-in-springfield/
New Chapter for Local Ford Dealer as Kirk Auto Company Takes Over
New Chapter for Local Ford Dealer as Kirk Auto Company Takes Over - Smokey Barn News
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New Chapter for Local Ford Dealer as Kirk Auto Company Takes Over After serving the community for many years, Tracey Langston Ford is entering a new chapter under new ownership, having been acquired b...
After the winter we had, guess this is news. What’s your thermometer read? Let’s see what city’s the hottest!
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Niko Moon & Stalekracker Headline Massive King of the Craw Festival in Robertson County ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The third Annual Crawfish Boil Competition & Fish Fry Expand...A resident on Lake Road in Ridgetop reported hearing a loud pop, bang, or explosion around 4:30 a.m. this morning. When he opened his door to investigate, he found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames in front of his home. Fortunately, no one was injured. The Ridgetop Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the fire, but the vehicle is a total loss. Powered by Payne Chevrolet
Officials say an electric scooter and a passenger vehicle collided on Memorial Blvd Monday morning.
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Springfield: Scooter vs Vehicle – Rider Transported SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – Officials say an electric scooter and a passenger vehicle collided on Memorial Blvd Monday morning. ...
Albino Deer UPDATE:
Spotted 2-27-26 off Lake Rd in Ridgetop, TN, looking healthy after the ice storm. Neighbors say she’s become a local favorite and they’ve been calling her “Pearl.”
Shouldn’t we all vote on it or something? Is “Pearl” the name? YES/NO
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Two people, including a child, were injured following a serious head-on crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Springfield on Sunday afternoon.
Two Injured in Serious Head-On Crash In Springfield - Smokey Barn News
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Two Injured in Serious Head-On Crash In Springfield SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): Two people, including a child, were injured following a serious head-on crash between an SUV and a Walmar...
TRAFFIC ALERT SPRINGFIELD
Fifth Avenue is currently closed following a serious head-on crash near Smith St, about a mile from the Robertson County Detention Center. Motorists should seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area. Powered by Gupton Motors Inc.
Emergency crews have been dispatched to Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Springfield for a report of a child stuck in some sort of toy or playground equipment. First responders are en route. Please use caution in the area and give crews room to work. Powered by Springfield Auto “Integrity you can drive on!”
UPDATE, child was a female, about 5 or 6 years old, who became stuck on a spring-loaded wobbly ride. The fire department removed a few screws and safely freed her without injury. The equipment was reassembled, and the city will likely determine if any permanent adjustments are needed to the apparatus.
This announcement puts Morgan’s family a step closer to closure.
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Authorities Announce Break in 30-Year-Old Cold Case Tied to Murdered KY Girl Found In White House TN WHITE HOUSE, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On Friday, authorities announced a breakthrough in a...
UPDATE:
The THP is now releasing more information about Monday’s fatal train versus vehicle crash near Springfield, including the names of both the driver and the young woman who was killed in the crash. Our full updated report is now available on our main site --> smokeybarn.com/breaking-one-dead-one-injured-in-train-vs-vehicle-crash-near-springfield/
TRAFFIC ALERT, I-65 AND I-24
We have multiple injury crashes across two interstates.
UPDATED
***On I-65 north near mile marker 21, a single vehicle rollover crash reportedly involved multiple injuries with up to six patients injured. Reportedly the vehicle rolled multiple times.
***On I-24 east near mile marker 18, a multi-vehicle crash involving four to five vehicles has also resulted in injuries. Emergency crews are responding to both scenes. Expect significant delays on both interstates. POWERED BY Stewart Williams Furniture
UPDATE, I-65 NORTH AT MILE MARKER 121: According to Fire Chief Patrick Darrow with the Orlinda Fire Department, a single-vehicle rollover crash involving six occupants resulted in two reporting minor injuries. The vehicle reportedly flipped multiple times. No one was transported.
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