Tipton County
Coverage of Tipton County in the Nexus archive.
- School zone traffic stop in Mt. Juliet leads to capture of wanted felon
A 31-year-old Memphis man was arrested in Mt. Juliet after a traffic stop for unlawfully dark window tints revealed he was wanted for probation violations linked to violent aggravated assault and aggravated burglary. The arrest occurred without incident, as noted by local police.
- Tennessee hunger relief groups say food insecurity has gone up this summer
Food insecurity has increased in west Tennessee this summer, with hunger relief groups reporting higher demand for assistance, particularly for children out of school. Tennessee opted out of the federal Summer EBT program, limiting meal support to 13 counties, while organizations like the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network and Southwest Human Resources Agency expand outreach to address the gap.
- Most West Tennessee counties aren’t growing as quickly as expected, data shows
Population growth in most West Tennessee counties is lagging behind projections tied to Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s BlueOval City automotive and battery plant. Production delays, shifting plans, and the dissolution of the Ford-SK On joint venture have postponed hiring and population increases, with only half of counties meeting 2025 growth targets.
- Summer food program for West Tennessee kids could distribute twice as many meals this year
The Southwest Human Resource Agency's Summer Nutrition Program in West Tennessee is on track to distribute twice as many meals this year compared to 2025, reaching 630,000 meals in five weeks. The program now serves 20 counties, including new areas like Obion, Weakley, Tipton, and Crockett, but faces challenges with home delivery in rural regions due to staffing shortages.