The Nashville Police Department (MPD) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) detectives are actively investigating a recent increase in motor vehicle burglaries occurring throughout the city. These incidents have been reported at various locations including hotels, apartment complexes, and residential areas. Police are urging Nashville residents to remain vigilant and to avoid confronting the burglars, who are…
A Rutherford County Adult Detention Center corrections officer who removed a loaded handgun from an inmate being booked earned the 2025 Valor Award from the American Jail Association’s Awards Committee. Field Training Officer John Elliott removed the handgun from the inmate safely when the inmate was being booked into the detention center in October 2023….
The Discovery Center will host its annual Shakesbeer fundraiser on Friday, May 2nd, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The event offers an evening of Shakespeare-themed entertainment, featuring local craft brewers, food trucks, and theatrical performances by Nashville Little Theatre. Shakesbeer is for those 21 years of age and above. Tickets are available now at…
New Butler Dr Phase II Work (near Kenny Pike Ct aka Old Butler Dr) Expected Lane Closure: Monday, 3/31 through Tuesday, 4/11: City contractor will be performing phase II work. Traffic will be reduced to one-lane flagging operation. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Hwy 99 Turn Lane Improvement Project (just south of…
One very cuddly cat and a bunch of loving dogs in need of good homes at PAWS right now. A big thank you to A Mortgage Boutique for sponsoring our PAWS videos! PAWS of Rutherford County is located at 285 John Rice Blvd, Nashville, TN 37129 and can be contacted at 615-898-7740.
The Nashville Police Department’s (MPD) Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) utilized gunshot detection technology to quickly apprehend three suspects involved in separate shooting incidents that occurred on March 17 and March 28. There were no calls to 911 to report shots being fired, instead alerts from gunshot detection sensors generated a police response to Lee…
Saddle up! Rutherford County PAWS is hosting their annual western-themed Dog Gone Adoption Event in hopes of bringing some fun to the community and attention to shelter pets in need of homes. The event will be held at 285 John R Rice Blvd on Saturday, April 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Join PAWS…
Republic Services recently hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Middle Point Landfill in Nashville, TN. With growing concerns from the community about landfill capacity, environmental impact, and potential alternatives, this meeting provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions, voice opinions, and hear directly from Republic Services representatives. In this…
An 18-year-old driver who accidentally cut off a second driver in traffic “feared for her life” when the second driver allegedly threatened her with a handgun, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy reported. The driver flagged down Deputy Victoria Capps about 3:04 p.m., Tuesday on Northwest Broad Street near Interstate 840 to report the alleged assault….
Prepare for an unforgettable day of excitement at the historic Oaklands! This one-of-a-kind event brings together local celebrities, lively competition, and literary-inspired inflatable horse races for a celebration like no other. Proceeds from the inaugural event will benefit The Rutherford County Library Foundation. Under the shade of the grand Oaklands trees, sponsors will mount their…