Smokey Barn News
Coverage of Smokey Barn News in the Nexus archive.
- All accounted for after water rescue on Red River
A water rescue operation on the Red River near Red River Canoe in Adams, Tennessee, involved multiple agencies. All individuals involved were successfully accounted for, according to Smokey Barn News.
- Bank catches fire in White House
A bank caught fire in White House, Tennessee, prompting a response from local fire departments. The incident occurred at FNM Bank on Highway 76, with heavy smoke reported near the building's roof. Mutual aid was provided by the White House Community Volunteer Fire Department.
- Flooded creek bank overflows onto intersection in Rutherford County
Millers Creek in Rutherford County has overflowed, submerging an intersection. The incident was reported by Smokey Barn News.
- Driver dies after cargo van, semi-truck collide on I-65 in White House
A driver died in a collision between a cargo van and a semi-truck on Interstate 65 near White House overnight. The crash closed the interstate for multiple hours as crews investigated, with the Tennessee Highway Patrol conducting the investigation.
- Mother, 2 children injured after crashing into tree in Robertson County
A mother and her two children were hospitalized after crashing into a tree in Robertson County, Tennessee. The crash occurred on Kinneys Road and Glen Raven Road, with the mother experiencing a medical emergency during ambulance transport. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
- Motorcycle crash, police investigation and medical emergency prompts large police presence on TN highway
Three separate incidents, including a motorcycle crash, police investigation, and medical emergency, have led to a large police presence on Highway 31W between Raymond Hirsch Parkway and Rolling Acres near White House, Tennessee. Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to first responders working in the area.
- Middle Tennessee woman gets 2nd-degree burns after house fire
A woman in Springfield, Tennessee, sustained second-degree burns after a house fire. The fire damaged 30% of her home, with initial belief that it originated in the kitchen before spreading to the attic. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.
- Tennessee family displaced after tree crashes through home on 4th of July
A Tennessee family was displaced after a tree crashed through their Springfield home on July 4, causing extensive damage to the roof and interior. Utility crews cut power and natural gas as a precaution, and the Red Cross is assisting the family while they stay in a hotel. The cause of the tree fall remains unclear as no severe weather was reported.
- One seriously injured, another taken to hospital after crash in Springfield
A crash on Highway 49 at Owens Road in Springfield, Tennessee, left two people injured, one seriously. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., causing highway closure until 12:30 p.m. Cross Plains Fire Department extricated a trapped individual, and EMS administered trauma blood products for the first time since their implementation.
- Mold found at TN fire station forces temporary relocation of crews
The White House Fire Department relocated personnel from Station 1 to Station 2 after mold was discovered in the facility. Fire Chief Rob Brewer stated the move is temporary while technicians address the mold issue and ensure air quality is safe for return.
- Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Springfield roadway
The Springfield Police Department is investigating a possible homicide after a man was found dead in a roadway. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but the cause of death remains unconfirmed. The investigation is ongoing.
- Two injured in Robertson County rollover crash
Two people were injured in a rollover crash near Greenbrier, Tennessee, at the intersection of New Cut Road and Betts Road just before 3:30 p.m. Thursday. One individual was suspended upside down by a seat belt but was safely removed from the vehicle; both injured parties were taken to a hospital. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the two-vehicle crash.
- 1 dead after being hit by train in Middle TN, report says
One person is dead after being struck by a train in Adams, Tennessee, along Highway 41 North between Woodruff Road and the highway. A train conductor reported seeing someone on or near the tracks before the incident. The victim’s identity remains unreleased, and multiple agencies, including the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating.