Dickson County

A rollover crash on I-40 East at mile marker 161 near the Hickman/Dickson county line caused lane closures and traffic backups early Wednesday morning. A red pickup truck overturned around 6:15 a.m., with both eastbound lanes shut down until 8 a.m. after the vehicle was removed.

Nashville reached a dew point of 77 degrees, nearing its record of 82 degrees, increasing heat index risks and flooding potential. Middle Tennessee and western Kentucky saw multiple locations with near-record or record-breaking dew points, with Hopkins County setting a new record at 85 degrees. High moisture levels also raised precipitable water values above average.

A man was rescued after floodwaters swept his pickup truck off Potter Road in Dickson, Tennessee. Tennessee City Fire Rescue deployed a swift water rescue team to save the driver, who was trapped by fast-moving floodwaters during severe thunderstorms. Emergency responders emphasized the dangers of driving through flooded roads.

Black bears have been spotted in several Middle Tennessee counties outside their traditional range, prompting wildlife officials to urge residents to secure food sources like garbage and bird feeders. A bear was recently seen in a backyard in Dickson County, and residents expressed mixed reactions of surprise and concern while emphasizing coexistence.

Middle Tennessee school districts showed overall improvement in standardized test scores, but proficiency rates for marginalized groups like low-income students, English learners, and Black/Hispanic students declined in several areas. While 118 districts reported increased proficiency rates, disparities persisted in counties such as Williamson, Cheatham, and Dickson.

A black bear was spotted near Otts BBQ in Dickson County, Tennessee, prompting police notification. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported recent bear sightings in multiple counties and advised securing food sources to prevent encounters. TWRA emphasized following BearWise guidelines, including not feeding bears and securing grills, garbage, and pet food.

A woman was hospitalized after a dog attack in Dickson County. Deputies responded to a home on Cumberland Furnace, and the involved dog has been quarantined. The investigation remains ongoing.

An overturned semi closed an Interstate 40 exit ramp in Dickson County, Tennessee, on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred at Exit 172, SR 46/Dickson/Centerville, just before 3:45 p.m., according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. No information about injuries or an estimated time for clearance has been released.