Tennessee Highway Patrol
Coverage of Tennessee Highway Patrol in the Nexus archive.
- Waymos driving speed limit in left lane as training at airport continues, THP weighs in
Waymo is training driverless cars at an airport in Nashville, with operations covering a 60-square-mile area. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is commenting on the training activities.
- Man shot, killed by police after suspected child abduction led to hours-long standoff on I-40 in Jackson
A man was shot and killed by police during an hours-long standoff on Interstate 40 in Jackson, Tennessee, following a suspected child abduction. The suspect's vehicle was stopped near Exit 87, and the child was released unharmed before the incident escalated when the suspect brandished a weapon.
- TBI investigating after hours-long standoff leads to fatal shooting on I-40 near Jackson
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting on Interstate 40 in Madison County following a standoff involving a black Honda. A suspect fled after chemical agents were deployed, leading to gunfire, while a witness reported heavy law enforcement presence during the incident.
- Tractor-trailer carrying 34K pounds of live crabs catches fire on the interstate
A tractor-trailer carrying 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee, prompting the driver to park on the shoulder and detach the cab. Two-thirds of the live crabs were salvaged, and the off-ramp was closed before reopening later. No injuries were reported, and authorities attributed the fire to a rear trailer brake.
- Tractor-trailer carrying 34K pounds of live crabs catches fire on the interstate
A tractor-trailer carrying 34,000 pounds of live crabs caught fire on I-81 near Morristown, Tennessee, prompting the driver to park on the shoulder and detach the cab. Two-thirds of the live crabs were salvaged, and the fire caused an off-ramp closure that reopened later in the day. No injuries were reported, and authorities attributed the fire to a rear trailer brake.
- I-65 down to 1 lane in Robertson County after semi mangled in wreck
A crash involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles on Interstate 65 North in Robertson County, Tennessee, has reduced traffic to one lane, causing delays. The wreck occurred near mile marker 106 southwest of White House just before 6 a.m., with emergency responders at the scene and the right northbound lane closed for over an hour.
- How a cellphone helped save a driver’s life following a violent crash in Lawrence County
A cellphone's crash notification feature alerted authorities to a violent SUV crash in Lawrence County, Tennessee, enabling firefighters and medical personnel to rescue a trapped driver. The driver was transported to a trauma center via medical helicopter, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
- Man killed in crash on Briley Parkway after hitting pole in median
A 46-year-old man died in a car crash on Briley Parkway after his Hyundai Sonata hit a pole in the median. The incident occurred near mile marker 15.6, causing a temporary closure of eastbound lanes.
- 1 killed in Briley Parkway crash
One man was killed in a crash along Briley Parkway on Saturday, as reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on Briley Parkway and resulted in a fatality.
- Police conduct impaired driver patrols in honor of TN officer killed by drunk driver
Police in Brentwood and Franklin conducted increased patrols for impaired drivers to honor Officer Destin Legieza, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2020. The effort involved multiple law enforcement agencies and aimed to prevent future tragedies by targeting DUI offenders.
- Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating after crash in Franklin
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. The incident caused a temporary road closure, which has since reopened. The Franklin Police Department provided an update confirming traffic has resumed.
- Going out Friday night? Williamson County Sheriff’s Office warns of stepped-up DUI patrols
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with local police departments and the Tennessee Highway Patrol to increase DUI patrols in memory of Officer Destin Legieza, who was killed by an impaired driver in 2020. The effort aims to prevent impaired driving and encourage safe travel options like designated drivers or rideshares.
- Two fatal crashes occur at same Sumner County intersection, THP says
Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred at the same Hartsville Pike intersection in Sumner County on Monday.
- DUI enforcement operation to honor fallen Brentwood officer Friday
The Franklin Police Department, Brentwood Police Department, and Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI enforcement operation Friday to honor fallen Brentwood Officer Destin Legieza, killed in 2020 by an impaired driver. The effort aims to highlight the dangers of impaired driving and prevent future tragedies.
- No survivors found after wrong-way interstate crash overnight in Smith County
A wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 in Smith County, Tennessee, resulted in two fatalities and caused a multi-hour road closure. Emergency responders reported one vehicle traveling eastbound hit another head-on near mile marker 258, with both drivers pronounced dead at the scene. The Smith County Rescue Squad and Gordonsville Fire Department collaborated during the response, and the road has since reopened.
- 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.
- Immigrant rights group sues Tennessee Highway Patrol over motorist stops
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition sued the Tennessee Highway Patrol, alleging its systematic traffic stops with ICE agents violate the Fourth Amendment and Equal Protection Clause. The lawsuit claims these practices create de facto immigration checkpoints, harm immigrant communities, and exceed the Highway Patrol's legal authority.
- ACLU lawsuit: ‘Startling pattern’ of First Amendment violations by Memphis Safe Task Force
The ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Memphis Safe Task Force, alleging First Amendment violations through retaliation, intimidation, and harassment against individuals recording their activities. The lawsuit challenges a Tennessee law requiring observers to stay 25 feet away, which the ACLU claims stifles documentation. The DOJ disputes these claims, citing over 9,000 arrests by the Task Force, which was established by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis.
- Special Forces vet accused of trying to kill wife found dead, ending massive Tennessee manhunt
A retired Army Special Forces Veteran, Craig Berry, was found dead after a massive manhunt in Tennessee, sparked by an incident where he allegedly shot his wife. The wife survived with life-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital. Berry died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bloodhound tracks armed Special Forces fugitive into woods after allegedly shooting wife
Craig Berry, a Special Forces-trained suspect, allegedly shot his wife and fled into the woods, prompting a large-scale manhunt in rural Tennessee. The victim survived and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Berry remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
- Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands
A military-trained fugitive named Craig Berry is accused of shooting his wife and evading a manhunt in rural Tennessee. Berry, a 44-year-old retired Special Forces veteran, remains at large with extensive survival training. Authorities consider him highly dangerous and armed.