Mt. Juliet

A Nashville man wanted since 2021 on violent felony charges was arrested in Mt. Juliet, according to police.

Two individuals were arrested in Mt. Juliet with methamphetamine, multiple IDs, and stolen credit cards at the Paddocks shopping center. The 30-year-old man and woman face charges including drug possession, credit card fraud, and identity theft.

Middle Tennessee police stopped a vehicle for a seatbelt violation and discovered a stolen handgun. The 27-year-old Nashville man was found with a firearm reported stolen in September, linked to a vehicle with a smashed window on Broadway.

A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation in Mt. Juliet led to the recovery of a handgun stolen from Nashville in September. Mt. Juliet Police conducted the stop and retrieved the stolen firearm.

Flash flooding in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, led to multiple water rescues Tuesday night, including the Chacon family being rafted to safety by first responders as floodwaters rose. The incident resulted in vehicle damage for the family, though their home remained unharmed, and dashcam footage showed an officer rescuing a trapped driver.

Mt. Juliet emergency crews responded to 15 flooding incidents on roads following Tuesday night's severe weather. The incidents required multiple emergency responses.

Middle Tennessee's growth is prompting cities like Mt. Juliet to consider new housing developments and safety measures as regional challenges intensify.

Two wanted women were arrested in Mt. Juliet after a license plate reader alert linked their vehicle to an organized retail theft investigation. The arrests occurred during a traffic stop on I-40, with both suspects identified as non-residents of Mt. Juliet. The Mt. Juliet Police Department reported 342 wanted individuals arrested in the first six months of 2026, 88% of whom were non-residents.

A Tennessee cat shelter, True Rescue, received over $50,000 in donations and supplies after floodwaters damaged the facility, exceeding the $15,000 in losses from waterlogged items. The shelter plans to use funds for waterproofing the building and establishing a low-cost veterinary clinic.

In the first half of 2026, Mt. Juliet police apprehended 342 wanted individuals, 301 of whom were not residents of the city.

True Rescue, an animal rescue in Mt. Juliet, raised over $50,000 after flooding damaged its shelter, exceeding its initial $30,000 goal to waterproof the building and install drainage. Donations will also cover a $22,000 roof replacement and replace lost supplies, with plans to open a low-cost veterinary clinic next.

A Belinda City neighborhood in Mt. Juliet has faced chronic flooding for decades due to a concrete-blocked culvert, with full repairs delayed at least a year. Resident Lori Gossett has mitigated water damage with cinder blocks since 2000, when nearby development worsened the issue. City officials acknowledge the blockage cannot be fully removed without compromising the culvert, relying instead on routine drain cleaning.

Mt. Juliet Police officers discovered fentanyl and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop of a 36-year-old man from Murfreesboro. The man was charged with possession of fentanyl for resale, simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended license.

A woman from Mt. Juliet claims she lost $3,500 through an Apple Pay scheme. She is warning others about the scam.

Residents in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, blame a nearby housing development for flooding and mud damage after storms. The developer installed a berm to manage runoff, but residents report it has failed to prevent water from reaching homes. City officials have not responded to requests for comment on compliance with stormwater regulations.

Wilson County and Mt. Juliet honored a deputy and a sergeant who were killed in the line of duty 23 years ago. Law enforcement officers, family members, and loved ones attended the memorial event.

Residents on South Green Hill Road in Mt. Juliet blame a nearby townhouse construction project for creek overflows causing flooding in their backyards. They report clogged infrastructure and repeated complaints to local authorities, who deny responsibility. The developer, Villages of Green Hill, has approved stormwater measures according to officials.

Flash flooding in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, caused debris and muddy streams in backyards due to clay runoff from a nearby construction site. WSMV4 issued a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday as a Flood Watch took effect, prompting residents to seek weather alerts via their app.

Mt. Juliet homeowners will face higher property taxes following the Board of Commissioners' approval of a new budget. The tax increase is attributed to infrastructure needs cited by city leaders.

A Lebanon man was arrested in Mt. Juliet after allegedly evading Metro Nashville police, facing felony charges of evading and reckless endangerment.

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested in Mt. Juliet after fleeing a traffic stop in Nashville. Mt. Juliet police tracked the suspect's vehicle using license plate cameras, located it unoccupied, and arrested the driver upon his return without incident. He was transferred to Metro Nashville Police and charged with felony evading arrest and reckless endangerment.

An 18-year-old Mt. Juliet teen, Lucas Reiter, was arrested and charged with felony vandalism after allegedly damaging multiple political signs overnight. Police identified the suspect using surveillance footage and a license plate reader, though details about the signs' political affiliations or the extent of the damage were not disclosed.

Police in Mt. Juliet arrested an 18-year-old man accused of vandalizing multiple political signs overnight. The suspect is charged with political sign vandalism.

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.

A Mt. Juliet family awoke to a forceful kick to their front door, fearing a home invasion, but later linked the incident to a viral 'door kick challenge' prank. Security footage showed three masked individuals, and the family reported damage and fear, urging parents to discuss the dangers of such pranks with their children.

A Nashville man on federal probation was arrested after fleeing police in Mt. Juliet, during which he discarded a stolen firearm and a bag of marijuana. Authorities used spike systems to stop his vehicle, which crashed after striking a guardrail.

A Nashville man on probation is facing multiple charges after a police chase in Mt. Juliet, where he allegedly threw a stolen gun from his car. The incident occurred during a pursuit on Friday morning.

An 18-year-old Nashville teen was arrested after allegedly admitting to vehicle burglaries following his stop for discarding a plastic bag containing pills. Police found stolen items and identification from victims in his possession, and he was taken into custody by Metro Nashville Police.

Mt. Juliet police discovered marijuana and an AR-style rifle in a vehicle during a traffic stop. The vehicle contained four children under the age of 13 and a man facing multiple charges.

Metro Nashville Police are searching for 28-year-old Trevor Lines of Indiana, who vanished after staying with friends in Nashville ahead of the Bonnaroo festival. His 2016 white Lexus RX350 with an Indiana Perdue University plate was last detected via license plate readers in Mt. Juliet and Goodlettsville, but not in Nashville. Lines' phone and medication were left behind at the rental property.

A traffic stop for a window tint violation in Mt. Juliet led to the recovery of stolen merchandise, including candles and clothing. Police conducted the traffic stop and recovered the items.