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Albert’s not mad, he just wants to remind shooters to be sure of their backdrop. A .30-30 round struck his Robertson County home, and he’s asking everyone to use a little extra caution. ... See MoreSee Less

Shooters: Robertson Man Says Watch Your Aim After .30-30 Round Strikes Home - Smokey Barn News
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Shooters: Robertson Man Says Watch Your Aim After .30-30 Round Strikes Home ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A Robertson County resident is asking area shooters to exercise caution ...The Greenbrier Police Department has announced an arrest following a Robertson County Grand Jury indictment connected to allegations of sexual contact with a minor. ... See MoreSee Less

GREENBRIER: Grand Jury Indicts Suspect on 14 Counts of Aggravated Statutory Rape - Smokey Barn News
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GREENBRIER: Grand Jury Indicts Suspect on 14 Counts of Aggravated Statutory Rape GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News): The Greenbrier Police Department has announced an arrest following a Robertso...A local man is lucky to be alive after a 2500-pound counterweight from a forklift landed on his leg. ... See MoreSee Less

Worker Airlifted After Forklift Accident in Robertson County - Smokey Barn News
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Worker Airlifted After Forklift Accident in Robertson County PORTLAND, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News): A local man is lucky to be alive after a counterweight from a forklift landed on his leg. According...
I24 Suspects CAPTURED
Smokey Barn News has learned that the I-24 murder suspect who had been on the run in a wooded area off I-24 is now in custody. Both individuals from the vehicle have been apprehended, with the assistance of a K-9 unit.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ALERT
Smokey Barn News has confirmed that several police agencies are operating along Interstate 24 between Maxey Road and Highway 49.
Traffic is still moving but slow through the area. This appears to be a serious search operation, with airborne assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Though details are still limited, authorities are reportedly searching for a suspect in the area, possibly in the woods. At this time we believe the primary agency is Metro Nashville Police, though we are still working to confirm.
Motorists traveling through the area should use caution and be prepared for delays.
UPDATE: Authorities say a vehicle fleeing on I-24 crashed out earlier today. Both occupants ran from the vehicle. One suspect was taken into custody, while the second remains at large.
According to Metro Nashville Police, one of the two is a murder suspect, but it has not yet been confirmed whether the individual captured is the murder suspect or the other occupant.
Metro Nashville Police and Robertson County officials, with the assistance of the THP air unit, believe the remaining suspect is contained in a small area off the interstate as the search continues.
I24 Suspects CAPTURED
Smokey Barn News has learned that the I-24 murder suspect who had been on the run in a wooded area off I-24 is now in custody. Both individuals from the vehicle have been apprehended, with the assistance of a K-9 unit.
I-24 SUSPECTS IDENTIFIED
Smokey Barn News has learned that Metro Nashville Police have now identified the two men taken into custody following today’s search operation along Interstate 24.
Keilon Williams, 24, was arrested by TITANS detectives on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard in Nashville. James Redmond, 20, fled from a traffic stop in Robertson County before running into the woods off I-24, where he was apprehended by an MNPD K-9.
Both men are charged in connection with the July 26 murder of 26-year-old Tyquan Jackson
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A bicyclist was transported to an area hospital following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and 8th Avenue Monday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less

Crash Sends Bicyclist to Hospital in Springfield - Smokey Barn News
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Crash Sends Bicyclist to Hospital in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News): A bicyclist was transported to an area hospital following a collision with a vehicle at the intersection of ...Authorities have confirmed that a human leg discovered earlier this year along the Springfield Greenway has been identified. ... See MoreSee Less

Human Leg Found in Creek Identified as Local Man - Smokey Barn News
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Human Leg Found in Creek Identified as Local Man SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: Authorities have confirmed that a human leg discovered earlier this year along the Springfield Greenway has been identified as ...Robertson County Republican Party To Host Reagan Day & Candidate Forum ... See MoreSee Less

Robertson County Republican Party To Host Reagan Day & Candidate Forum - Smokey Barn News
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Robertson County Republican Party To Host Reagan Day & Candidate Forum SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) The Robertson County Republican Party will host its annual Reagan Day and Candidate Fo...Obituaries: Week of August 24, 2025, In Loving Memory ... See MoreSee Less

Obituaries: Week of August 24, 2025, In Loving Memory - Smokey Barn News
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Obituaries: Week of August 24, 2025, In Loving Memory ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. John William Kelley Octo...Springfield businessman Keith Hoover has announced his candidacy for Robertson County Mayor. Hoover is the first to formally enter the 2026 election race. ... See MoreSee Less

Keith Hoover has announced his candidacy for Robertson County Mayor for 2026 - Smokey Barn News
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Keith Hoover has announced his candidacy for Robertson County Mayor for 2026. ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Springfield businessman Keith Hoover has announced his candidacy for R...A Greenbrier home is likely a total loss following a Thursday afternoon fire. ... See MoreSee Less

Greenbrier Fire Leaves Rose Street Home a Total Loss - Smokey Barn News
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Greenbrier Fire Leaves Rose Street Home a Total Loss GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – A Greenbrier home is likely a total loss following a Thursday afternoon fire. According to Greenbrier ...
TRAFFIC ALERT: MOTORCYCLIST DOWN
A motorcycle crash has been reported in the 3000 block of West County Farm Road. Early reports indicate the rider may have suffered a broken arm and other injuries. Expect delays in the area and use caution as first responders are en route and working in the roadway.
Smokey Barn News will update as more information becomes available.
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State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has announced the details for his fourth annual 100-mile bicycle ride to remember the victims of the deadly flooding in Waverly and Humphreys County, marking the four-year anniversary of the tragedy. ... See MoreSee Less

Sen. Kerry Roberts to Bike 100 Miles in Memory of Waverly Flood Victims - Smokey Barn News
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Sen. Kerry Roberts to Bike 100 Miles in Memory of Waverly Flood Victims ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has announced the details for his...
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TONIGHT!!
Dust off those old roller skates!
GenX Skate Rewind is back at Rivergate Skate Center this Wednesday, August 20, from 7 PM – 10 PM.
If you grew up skating in the 70s, 80s, or 90s — this night is for you. Admission is $11, skate rental $4.
$1 from each admission benefits Dreams and Wishes of TN, granting wishes to children and young adults whose cancer has relapsed.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Smokey Barn News has learned that long-serving Robertson County Sheriff’s Office Court Officer Robert “Bob” Pentecost has died following an illness. He was 78. ... See MoreSee Less

Long-Serving Robertson County Court Officer Robert “Bob” Pentecost Dies at 78 - Smokey Barn News
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Long-Serving Robertson County Court Officer Robert “Bob” Pentecost Dies at 78 ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – Smokey Barn News has learned that long-serving Robertson County She...Data breach impacts Robertson County Schools. Here’s what parents and teachers need to know. ... See MoreSee Less

Student and Teacher Data Breach Impacts Robertson County Schools - Smokey Barn News
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Student and Teacher Data Breach Impacts Robertson County Schools ROBERTSON COUNTY (Smokey Barn News) – Parents and teachers in Robertson County have begun receiving letters about a security event in...TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, has named Baylor Breckenridge chief financial officer of the 109-bed acute care hospital that serves Robertson County and surrounding communities. ... See MoreSee Less
A triplex apartment building in Portland is still standing thanks to the great efforts of the Portland Fire Department, who arrived quickly and contained the fire to just one room in the triplex. ... See MoreSee Less

Portland Fire Department Makes "Good Stop" in Second Area Triplex Fire - Smokey Barn News
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Portland Fire Department Makes “Good Stop” in Second Area Triplex Fire PORTLAND, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) — A triplex apartment building in Portland is still standing thanks to the great eff...Obituaries: Week of August 17, 2025, In Loving Memory ... See MoreSee Less

Obituaries: Week of August 17, 2025, In Loving Memory - Smokey Barn News
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Obituaries: Week of August 17, 2025, In Loving Memory ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. May Bell (Turner) James ...