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Greenbrier Officer Crash Linked to Previously Unknown Brain Tumor
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Greenbrier Officer Crash Linked to Previously Unknown Brain Tumor GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): The Greenbrier Police Department has identified the officer involved in the recent on-duty m...
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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..."Preliminary information suggests the officer may have experienced a medical emergency just prior to the crash."
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Greenbrier Officer Hospitalized Following On-Duty Crash GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): A Greenbrier police officer has been hospitalized following an on-duty motor vehicle crash while perfo...
After his win, what’s next?
Following Tuesday night’s victory, we fired a few questions at Keith Hoover about the campaign, the county, and what comes next.
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Hoover Wins Primary, Speaks on Growth, Budget, and Public Safety ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): Keith Hoover has secured the lead in the Robertson County mayoral primary, receiving 1,...
TRAFFIC ALERT I65 SOUTH
We have a tractor-trailer accident on I-65 South that is causing congestion. Both sides of the interstate are moving, but very slowly.
If you have an important ETA, you may want to add extra time to your travel schedule.
Millersville Fire Chief Brad Williams tells Smokey Barn News the driver of the tractor-trailer did not sustain life-threatening injuries.
We do not have a timeline for when traffic will fully reopen. Powered by TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center
THP Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Week Of May 8, Hwy 25/Barry Lane
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THP Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Week Of May 8, Hwy 25/Barry Lane ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a “Sobriety Checkpoint” during ...
PORTLAND TN
The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office is processing a scene on Lake Springs Road in Portland, TN, in regards to a person who took their own life. There is no danger to the surrounding community.
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Controlled Burn on New Chapel Road
There is a controlled burn on New Chapel Rd near Hood Branch Road, just west (slightly southwest) of Springfield.
Fire department says it’s an old house being burned. The burn is being monitored and is expected to smolder and continue throughout the day and tomorrow. It is not an active uncontrolled house fire — no threat to surrounding properties.
Please use caution in the area due to possible smoke. Photographer Joe Bilyeu
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TRAFFIC ALERT ROLLOVER
UPDATE: ROAD CLEAR
Road Closed in Ridgetop Area
Smiley Hollow Road (near Betts Boulevard) is currently fully blocked.
An adult male was involved in an incident and was transported non-emergency to the hospital by Ridgetop/Medic 3. He is reported to be stable.
Please avoid the area and use alternate routes (such as Hwy 431) if possible. Powered by Chosen Towing & Recovery “We buy junk cars!”
TRAFFIC ALERT: Springfield Police, Fire, and Robertson County EMS are on the scene of a crash on Fifth Avenue near Kinneys Road in Springfield.
A pickup truck appears to have sideswiped a utility pole positioned close to the roadway. The pole appears to be intact, however the pickup truck will require towing.
Roads are slick and wet in the area. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported.
If you’re traveling through the area, expect minor delays and watch for first responders working in the roadway. Crews should have the scene cleared fairly quickly.
ROBERTSON COUNTY MAYOR RACE
KEITH HOOVER THANKS SUPPORTERS DURING ELECTION NIGHT GATHERING IN SPRINGFIELD AFTER PRIMARY WIN Powered by Payne Chevrolet
Final reported vote totals for all Robertson County races are now in. These results will be officially certified in the coming days. Full results be below.. Powered by Chosen Towing & Recovery “We buy junk cars!”
3rd Set of numbers: No lead changes..
UPDATED UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Another round of numbers has been released by the Robertson County Election Office in tonight’s primary election.
Additional precincts have now reported, however no lead changes were observed in the major contested races at the time of this update.
These results remain unofficial and additional votes are still expected. Powered by Gupton Motors Inc.
FIRST SET OF ELECTION NUMBERS
FIRST SET OF NUMBERS: The Robertson County Election Office has released the first unofficial results from today’s primary election.
These numbers reflect early voting and absentee ballots only and do not include all precincts reporting. Additional results are expected throughout the evening. Powered by Bobbie Barbee - Exit Prime Realty
VOTE TODAY
Election Day is today in Robertson County. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Voters will weigh in on local races, including the County Mayor, as part of today’s primary. Be sure to vote at your assigned precinct and bring a valid photo ID.
Obituaries: Weeks of May 3, 2026, In Loving Memory
Obituaries: Weeks of May 3, 2026, In Loving Memory - Smokey Barn News
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Obituaries: Weeks of May 3, 2026, In Loving Memory ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) *Refresh this page for updates and newly listed obituaries for this week. Joyce (Johns) Holt June 8, ...Vehicle vs Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Springfield,,,
Vehicle vs Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Springfield - Smokey Barn News
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Vehicle vs Motorcycle Crash Leaves Two Injured in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (SMOKEY BARN NEWS): Two people were transported to an area hospital following a vehicle VS motorcycle crash in Spri...
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