Smyrna

An 18-year-old Georgia man pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a loaded shotgun onto the U.S. Capitol grounds and to a child pornography charge. He was arrested on Feb. 17 after running toward the Capitol wearing body armor and camouflage clothing but did not enter the building. He faces sentencing on Dec. 8.

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.

Smyrna's town council voted to allow guns in public parks following a state court ruling that deemed previous bans unconstitutional. The decision aligns with a new Tennessee law permitting firearms in city parks and hunting within city limits, making Smyrna one of the first Midstate cities to adopt these changes. Public reactions to the rule change were divided, with some residents expressing safety concerns and others supporting the shift.

A Smyrna woman reported her car was broken into twice in one weekend near Hartwood and Clyde Avenue. Suspects may have used a special fob to unlock the vehicle, and four teens fled in a black sedan. She is urging neighbors to remove valuables from cars and check security cameras for suspicious activity.

Smyrna, Tennessee, has overturned its ban on firearms in town parks by updating its city code to align with state gun laws. The change allows guns in parks but prohibits firing within 500 feet of schools and maintains bans on reckless firing.

Smyrna officials may overturn the town's ban on firearms in parks following a court ruling deeming the law unconstitutional. A public hearing is scheduled to update town code to align with Tennessee's firearm laws, including changes to discharging firearms during lawful hunting within town limits.

The FBI executed a search warrant at a home in Smyrna, Tennessee early Thursday morning. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

A 15-year-old from Smyrna is accused of driving toward a Metro police officer, resulting in the officer firing shots. The incident led to the teenager facing multiple charges.