Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
Nearly 80 road signs have been stolen across Sumner County in a 10-day stretch, costing taxpayers close to $20,000 and leaving intersections without stop signs while authorities suspect minors and ask residents to check surveillance cameras.
Public Safety
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center hosts a free, anonymous prescription drug take-back event Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 to 11 a.m. as part of HCA Healthcare's national Crush the Crisis initiative.
Public Safety
Sumner County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer S. Nichols sentenced Patrick R. Smith, 39, of Houston, Texas, to 14 years in prison for stealing a $30,000 Rolex from a vehicle at a Hendersonville Sam's Club in a "jugging" scheme.
Public Safety
The Sumner County Board of Education discussed a resolution honoring Dolly Parton's childhood literacy contributions and six other items at its Oct. 13 study session in Gallatin.
Public Safety
Kaiden Myers was arrested in Hendersonville on Monday, Oct. 12, after a text-to-911 message reported a burglary and sexual assault at a Sumner County home, according to the Sumner County Sheriff's Office.
Public Safety
The Hendersonville Utility District's new water and sewer rate schedule took effect July 1, setting the water minimum bill at $11.50 per month and the sewer minimum at $14.00, with per-thousand-gallon charges of $4.90 for water and $6.15 for sewer above the first 2,000 gallons.
Public Safety
TDOT will fully shut down I-65 in both directions between the I-40 and I-440 interchanges from Friday, Oct. 16, through Monday, Oct. 19, for demolition of the Hamilton Avenue bridge deck. Hendersonville commuters should plan detours using I-40, I-440 and I-24.
Public Safety
A 63-year-old cyclist was struck by a car at 2760 Trenton Road near Spring Creek Baptist Church on Thursday, Oct. 8, and transported to Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital in stable condition.
Public Safety
A wind advisory takes effect at 4 a.m. Saturday in Sumner County as remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring 1 to 3 inches of rain and gusts up to 45 mph to the Hendersonville area, with the heaviest downpours expected through Saturday afternoon.
Public Safety
Trader Joe's recalled one lot of frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend sold in Tennessee and 25 other states over potential E. coli contamination; no illnesses have been reported, and shoppers can return the product for a full refund.
Public Safety
Hendersonville police arrested Jon'terio Z. Horton, 25, on felony charges of aggravated assault involving strangulation and aggravated trespass after responding to a domestic call at a Jamestown Place residence on Sept. 13.
Public Safety
A Sumner County judge sentenced Millersville man Ian Dakota Jarrett, 30, to 98 years in prison with no chance for parole after a jury convicted him of continuous sexual abuse of a child and related charges.
©2026 Hendersonville Register
Powered by Surround Sound Media