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Human Leg Found in Springfield Creek

Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield

Human Leg Found in Springfield Creek

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ISP: Alcohol Might Be Factor in Injury Rollover Crash Near Oakley

Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield

ISP: Alcohol Might Be Factor in Injury Rollover Crash Near Oakley

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OAKLEY — Two people were injured Sunday night when a vehicle went off the road and rolled multiple times, police say.See the Story

Man gravely wounded by stray bullet

Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield

Man gravely wounded by stray bullet

A Springfield man was critically wounded July 4 when he was struck in the head by what is believed to be a stray bullet as he walked along Twin Creeks Marina Drive in Franklin County.Read Article

Fire at Homeless Camp Near Dean Oil Quickly Contained by Springfield Fire

Fire at Homeless Camp Near Dean Oil Quickly Contained by Springfield Fire SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – A fire near Dean Oil in Springfield prompted a large emergency response late Saturday night. At first glance, the fire and billowing smoke appeared to be emanating directly from Dean Oil’s facility, raising concern due to its proximity to several fuel tankers. The facility is located off East 11th Ave at Hill St. MAP However, a…Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield Read Article

Teen Driver Suspected of DUI Following Rollover Crash in Greenbrier Friday Night

Teen Driver Suspected of DUI Following Rollover Crash in Greenbrier Friday Night ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)- A two-vehicle rollover crash in Greenbrier Friday night resulted in injuries and a DUI arrest, according to Greenbrier Police. The crash occurred in the 3000 block of Lights Chapel Road just beyond the S-curve. A passenger car and an SUV were involved in the crash, and the SUV overturned. The full mechanics of the cras…Greenbrier · Greenbrier Read Article

56 Years Later: “He Saved My Life in Vietnam,” Remembering a Local Man’s Courage

56 Years Later: “He Saved My Life in Vietnam,” Remembering a Local Man’s Courage SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – John Mason reached out to Smokey Barn News with something on his heart. Fifty-six years ago, Springfield resident Joe Northington saved his life during the Vietnam War conflict — and he never forgot it. John was kind enough to share his story with us, and we’re bringing it to you. June 16th by John Mason, Asheville, NC Ju…Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield Read Article

Correction and Clarification: Looks Like We Got It Wrong

Correction and Clarification: Looks Like We Got It Wrong ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – On May 9, Smokey Barn News reported on a scheduled DUI checkpoint in Robertson County (Springfield) conducted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Leading up to and during the checkpoint, several readers contacted us with concerns that immigration enforcement might be involved. At the time, based on what we knew and what we observed at the scen…Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield Read Article

Motorcyclist Critical After Crash Off Highway 49 Embankment

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Motorcyclist Critical After Crash Off Highway 49 Embankment COOPERTOWN, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – (Smokey Barn News) A serious motorcycle accident Tuesday afternoon sent one man to the hospital by helicopter following a daring hillside rescue on Highway 49W in Coopertown. Initially, Robertson County 911 dispatchers received a report of a motorcycle crash on Hwy 49 near Oak Pointe Drive, the first call coming into 911 at 1:05 PM. LOCATION …Coopertown · Coopertown See the Story

Ambulance and Passenger Vehicle Collide on Tom Austin Highway

Ambulance and Passenger Vehicle Collide on Tom Austin Highway COOPERTOWN TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – An ambulance and a passenger vehicle collided on Tom Austin Highway at Old Hwy 431 near Coopertown Saturday afternoon. LOCATION OF CRASH The crash involved a TriStar HCA Skylife ground ambulance, which was transporting a patient from TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center at the time of the collision, the first call coming into 911 at 4:37 p.m. The…Coopertown · Coopertown Read Article

Box Truck and Pickup Collide on Tom Austin Highway

Box Truck and Pickup Collide on Tom Austin Highway GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – A box truck and a pickup truck collided on Tom Austin Highway just outside of Springfield Saturday afternoon. The pickup, which was hauling a trailer, sustained heavy damage in the impact, the first call to 911 coming in at 2:46 p.m.. The box truck literally landed on top of the pickup. The crash occurred on Tom Austin Hwy at Chelsea Dr. LOCATION OF CRA…Greenbrier · Greenbrier Read Article

Springfield Police Name Suspect in Sunday Morning Shooting

Springfield Police Name Suspect in Sunday Morning Shooting SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE (Smokey Barn News) – Springfield Police have identified and charged a suspect in connection with Sunday morning’s shooting on 21st Avenue West. MAP According to officials, Austin Lamar Smith, age 32, has been booked into the Robertson County Jail. He is facing a charge of Attempted First Degree Murder. Smith was admitted at 8:48 a.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. A bon…Springfield, Tennessee · Springfield Read Article