Interstate 40 West
Coverage of Interstate 40 West in the Nexus archive.
- Passenger van overturns on Smith County interstate, trapping nearly a dozen people inside
A passenger van overturned on a Smith County interstate overnight, trapping 11 passengers. Emergency responders rescued the occupants, with three injured individuals taken to the hospital and eight others transported to a nearby gas station. The incident occurred on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 251.
- Saturday night multi-vehicle crash closed I-40 West in Nashville for six hours
A multi-vehicle crash on I-40 West in Nashville caused a six-hour closure Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Stewarts Ferry Pike exit around 10:30 p.m., prompting a large emergency response. The highway reopened at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating.
- Woman accused of three shoplifting incidents in Mt. Juliet
A 55-year-old Hermitage woman was arrested by the Mt. Juliet Police Department for three shoplifting incidents at a Target store. Employees provided vehicle information that led to her traffic stop on Interstate 40 West, and police confirmed her involvement in two additional thefts. She faces charges including shoplifting, possession of Suboxone, and burglary tools.
- Serious interstate crash causing backup during storms in Mt. Juliet
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 West near mile marker 225 in Mt. Juliet caused significant traffic backups and injuries. Three lanes are blocked, with westbound traffic extending past Golden Bear Gateway, prompting authorities to advise alternate routes.