As warmer weather arrives, many kids can’t wait to spend more time outside playing in the pool, riding their bikes or going to the playground with friends. While the CDC encourages outdoor activities to keep kids healthy, they also warn parents and kids to remember safety is key to a great summer! The number one…
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, Town of Smyrna, Smyrna Parks, and Recreation are partnering together for the fourth annual Smyrna Kid’s Safety Day. As warmer weather arrives, many kids can’t wait to spend more time outside playing in the pool, riding their bikes, or going to the playground with friends. While the CDC encourages outdoor activities…
Julia has blossomed into a great dispatcher. She may have been a little unsure of this profession when she started, but with time and dedication she has become an integral part of our team. Julia is always professional and empathetic with her callers and is a calm voice to responders on the radio. Julia’s coworkers…
The Rutherford County Medical Examiner’s Office (RCMEO) recently made changes to its webpage to make contacting the department easier. “Previously, if you were to search for our Medical Examiner’s Office, you would likely end up speaking with someone from the state,” explained Supervisor/Medicolegal Death Investigator (MDI) Denise Martin. “We are pleased to share our proper…
After 23 years in law enforcement, safety remains Patty Oeser’s top priority. Oeser is the new Safe Schools Director, taking the reins after the forthcoming departure David Crim, who is retiring after four years in the role. Working directly with Director of Schools Bill Spurlock and all 50 RCS principals, Oeser’s goal is simple —…
With cooler temperatures expected toward the end of the week as a cold front pushes its way across the state, Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) wants to remind residents of some very important winter heating safety practices. “Half of all home heating fires occur during December, January, and February each year,” stated Fire Marshal Joshua…
With anticipation of festivities to ring in the New Year this week, Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) is offering fireworks safety tips to help keep those celebrations safe! Firstly, RCFR Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders does not recommend personal use of consumer fireworks. “There are many local professional fireworks displays open to the public in and…
Rutherford County Schools and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are asking parents to assist with preventing a potential social media challenge. State law enforcement officials are reporting that social media influencers may have issued a challenge encouraging students to make fake social media threats toward schools for Friday, Dec. 17, with the intent of creating…
Rutherford County Safety Coordinator Dan Goode will retire from the County this month after 14 years of service. Hired as County Safety Coordinator by Lois Miller in October 2007, Goode was very excited to join the team. “I had previously served in the U.S. Army and worked in the private sector for 14 years as…
Making sure families arrive safely for Christmas gatherings are the goals of the “Safe on 70” enforcement events this month by the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force members. Nashville Police Capt. Cary Gensemer said officers will enforce hazardous moving violations such as speeding, running red lights and distracted driving. “They will also focus on…