Smyrna, Tennessee
Coverage of Smyrna, Tennessee in the Nexus archive.
- Young black bear spotted strolling through Smyrna, Georgia neighborhood
A young black bear was spotted in a Smyrna, Georgia neighborhood, prompting the Smyrna Police Department to warn residents not to approach or feed the animal. Authorities urged securing trash cans, pet food, and bird feeders to prevent attracting the bear and advised giving it space to exit the area safely. The story was corrected to clarify the location is Smyrna, Georgia, not Tennessee.
- New traffic signals operational at two Smyrna intersections
New traffic signals are now operational at two intersections in Smyrna, Tennessee: North Lowry Street and Sam Ridley Parkway, and North Lowry Street and Jefferson Pike. The Smyrna Police Department urges drivers to exercise caution, follow traffic signals, and remain alert for other drivers and pedestrians.