Tennessee Highway Patrol

In 2022, a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper pulled Abrego Garcia over while there were nine passengers in the vehicle, resulting only in a warning for him. Following this incident, Abrego Garcia was later indicted for human smuggling.

Five people, including two children and their grandmother, were injured in a head-on crash in Cross Plains on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 12000 block of Owens Chapel Road, involving three adults and two children. Emergency responders from multiple organizations responded to the scene, though no details regarding what caused the crash have been released.

Joe Brooks was re-elected mayor of Claiborne County on Thursday evening despite having died in a motorcycle accident last week. Because of these special circumstances, the decision for the next mayor will be handled by the county attorney. Candidates can run for the position from Sept. 1 to Sept. 9.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is searching for Jeffrey Penix, 51, who fled on foot from troopers after resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Benton County. The incident took place on Wednesday at Highway 641 South near Shiloh Church Road. Authorities are asking the public to contact them if they have information regarding his whereabouts.

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Franklin Police Department vehicle early Wednesday morning. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the DUI suspect.

A driver was charged with DUI after crashing into a Franklin Police Department patrol vehicle on Interstate 65 near CoolSprings Galleria. The incident occurred during an investigation of an earlier crash, with the officer outside the cruiser, avoiding potential serious injury. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and emphasizing the dangers faced by first responders at roadside scenes.

A 40-year-old woman was charged with a fourth DUI after a crash on Interstate 65 in Nashville that injured a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. She was taken into custody following the incident.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was injured during a traffic stop on I-65. The driver involved was charged with a fourth offense of DUI.

A driver collided with a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle on I-65 near Nashville, injuring a trooper and facing charges. Corina McDaniel, 40, was charged with DUI, vehicular assault, and simple possession after rear-ending the patrol car, which then struck a stopped vehicle. Trooper Steven Burnette, 27, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was struck during a traffic stop on I-65 North near Briley Parkway near the Madison exit at mile marker 93.8. The incident involved four vehicles, including a THP vehicle, with the trooper taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center for evaluation. No serious injuries were reported, and three southbound lanes and the right shoulder remain blocked.

Two semis crashed on Interstate 65 North in Robertson County, causing a fire that led to a temporary shutdown of northbound lanes. One person was injured, and traffic was diverted to Bethel Road, with partial reopening expected by 9 a.m.

A Tennessee man was convicted of killing three family members and attempting to kill a fourth during a 2021 shooting. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Nathanial Pipken, who was found guilty of multiple murder charges and related offenses.

The Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal-state agency coalition, has fatally shot four Black men and injured three others in two months. U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty praised the task force in a campaign ad highlighting its crime-fighting efforts, despite minimal national media coverage of the violence. Local outlets have reported on the incidents, but national news has largely overlooked them.

A wrong-way crash involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on Interstate 40 in Nashville resulted in seven injuries. The incident occurred during a pursuit on the highway.

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.

A Tennessee state trooper arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit involving reckless driving. The trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson and his red Corvette, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

Tennessee troopers arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit where he fled a traffic stop. A trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson a day later, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

A Tennessee state trooper arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit in Memphis. The trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson, who had evaded a traffic stop in a red Chevrolet Corvette, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

A wrong-way driver, Timoteo Trujillo-Diaz, faces nine charges including DUI after a multi-vehicle crash on I-40 West involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, resulting in seven injuries, including two children. The crash occurred when Trujillo-Diaz drove a Honda CR-V the wrong way and collided with a Buick Encore, leading to road closures and ongoing investigations.

Three people were killed by falling trees in Middle Tennessee over the past week. A Franklin couple died when a tree fell on their car during storms on July 19, and a 15-year-old camper was killed by a falling tree during a hike at Camp Widjiwagan. NOAA reported 34 U.S. deaths from falling trees or branches in 2025.

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.

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maury County, according to the Maury County Fire Department. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

A Tennessee couple, Georgette Arena and Stephen Lindstrom, were killed when a storm caused a large tree to fall onto their car on Carothers Parkway in Franklin. Neighbors had previously raised concerns about the tree's condition with the property owner. The couple, who had been together for 10 years, were near their home when the incident occurred during severe weather.

Georgette Arena and Stephen Lindstrom were killed when a large tree fell onto their car during a storm in Franklin, Tennessee. Neighbors had previously raised concerns about the rotted tree for months. The couple, who had been together for 10 years, were near their home when the incident occurred.

A Franklin couple was killed when a large tree fell onto their vehicle during a storm on Carothers Parkway. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred amid torrential rain and high winds. Neighbors had previously expressed concerns about the tree's rot.

A crash on I-840 Westbound near mile marker 67.8 in Wilson County caused the road to shut down overnight, with traffic backed up to mile marker 70. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which involved injuries.

Interstate 840 Westbound near mile marker 67.8 in Wilson County is shut down indefinitely due to a vehicle crash with injuries. Traffic is backed up to mile marker 70, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

A driver was rescued after their vehicle crashed off the road and became entangled in downed trees in Giles County. Multiple emergency agencies, including Giles County Fire & Rescue and Tennessee Highway Patrol, responded to the crash site. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident and cleared the roadway with a backhoe to assist in the rescue.

A juvenile died and three others were severely injured after a Chevrolet Blazer collided with an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) carrying four juveniles in Fentress County, Tennessee. The ATV had no headlights or taillights on, and the SUV driver was unharmed and not charged.

A juvenile died and three others were severely injured after a Chevrolet Blazer collided with an unlit all-terrain vehicle (ATV) carrying four juveniles in Fentress County, Tennessee. The crash occurred near George Young Road, and the SUV driver was unharmed and not charged. Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating.

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.

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.

A semi-truck crash on Wednesday shut down a road in Wilson County, Tennessee, indefinitely at 4876 East Division Street. Injuries were reported, traffic is diverted to Hickory Ridge Annex and Sullivan Lane, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating.

A mother and two children were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Adams, Tennessee, when their vehicle struck a tree head-on. The mother experienced a medical emergency during ambulance transport, prompting additional medical assistance. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

A woman in Nashville was arrested after witnesses reported her mistreating her puppy by dragging it by the leash, causing bloody paws. She was charged with animal cruelty and assaulting officers during her arrest, during which she allegedly kicked officers and threatened to shoot them.

A 20-year-old man may face charges after his vehicle crashed into a median and collided with another car on Interstate 40 in Putnam County, injuring multiple people. The incident involved Michael Sisk, whose car rolled into the eastbound lane, striking another vehicle carrying an 18-year-old and four juveniles with possible injuries.

Cathy Sims, a 19-year employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), was killed in a train collision in Haywood County while attempting to clear tracks. The incident occurred at a railroad crossing on State Route 179 in Stanton, and TDOT reported she is the 114th employee to die on duty since 1948. Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn expressed condolences, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that flags at the State Capitol will be lowered in honor of TDOT worker Cathy Sims, who was killed when a CSX train struck her vehicle at a railroad crossing in Stanton. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and CSX Railroad are investigating the incident.

More than 20 individuals were charged in a drug investigation in Putnam County, Tennessee, involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation led to 22 indictments on drug-related charges, including methamphetamine and Schedule II drug offenses, with court dates set for September 2026.

Jason Michael Trevino was fatally shot by law enforcement during a standoff on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee, after being accused of abducting a child. The incident began with a domestic violence report in Columbus, Ohio, leading to a multi-state pursuit and the use of spike strips to stop Trevino's vehicle. The child was released during the standoff, but Trevino brandished a weapon, prompting officers to open fire.