Juliet Road for astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore Juliet High School graduate and city native Barry Wilmore Way is designated between Lebanon Road and a future Sprouts store under construction across from Mt according to a social media post by the city Wilmore, who now lives in Texas to be close to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, returned to Earth in March after more than nine months on the International Space Station. The astronaut still has family in Middle Tennessee and has commented on how he considers the state home Wilmore presented a Tennessee flag to the General Assembly in Nashville after it flew during the entirety of the astronaut’s extended stay in space “Any town would love to have someone with his level of accomplishments,” Mt Wilmore's mission with astronaut Sunita Williams was a test flight with the pair serving as the first human crew for the Boeing Starliner spacecraft The mission was initially estimated for one-to-two weeks technical problems with the spacecraft resulted in a stay of 286 days in space for Wilmore and Williams Wilmore is now a veteran of three spaceflights and has accumulated a total of 464 days in space Wilmore also went to Tennessee Tech University and played football Juliet also plans to honor Wilmore at 11 a.m. Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@tennessean.com and on X (WTVF) — Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported the death of a man in Wilson County who barricaded himself in his home Tuesday afternoon before reportedly firing a gun at deputies TBI said the incident happened around 5:15 p.m at a home on the 5100 block of Benders Ferry Road where deputies from the local sheriff's office responded to a domestic disturbance call "several hours earlier" in the day While law enforcement at the scene was negotiating with a man who had barricaded himself inside the home he fired rounds from a handgun at officers from outside the home Wilson County deputies returned fire and struck the man who was later pronounced dead at the scene TBI agents said their investigation is still ongoing and all findings will be shared with District Attorney General Jason Lawson who presides over the 15th Judicial District The identity of the victim has not been released There were no injuries reported for deputies who were at the scene of the incident NewsChannel5 will update this article as more details become available Do you have more information about this story You can email us at newsroom@newschannel5.com Rebecca: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/a2/d9/fb69982545c59e9836fbe80fe431/rebecca-recommends.png Carrie: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/2e/72/be0f23854c54a228c9d6138c9847/carrie-recommends-header.png Ben: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/df/c4/19fa7c504480938f39a431e3b276/ben-recommends-header.png Rhori: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5b/25/a224d13d47739165c92b94e643db/rhori-recommends-header.png Lelan: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/af/54/833bf879454097a398bd44f723de/lelan-recommends.png I'm not sure there is a story that's brought a bigger smile to our faces than this one celebrating Ms The story of her service during World War II is amazing in itself — she is a true Rosie the Riveter What was also amazing was to see was how an entire community turned out to celebrate her By Kassidy BrownPublished: Apr 2025 at 9:41 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMT Juliet Police Department K-9 officer was injured Wednesday afternoon after a teen driver hit a patrol car responding to a shooting MJPD said Officer Reese Harper and his K-9 partner Aksel were driving on North Mt Juliet Road with their lights and sirens activated in response to a domestic shooting-in-progress around 4:40 p.m when they entered the intersection at Old Lebanon Dirt Road unexpectedly hit the gas and hit the patrol vehicle in the rear wheel area on the driver’s side Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. The impact of the crash caused “disabling damage,” and the patrol car lost steering and hit the back of a pickup truck that had pulled over for the officer to pass Juliet PD reported that the crash trapped the officer in the car due to the driver’s side damage but he was able to escape uninjured through the passenger side K-9 Officer Aksel sustained a serious leg injury in the crash and was immediately rushed to Avenue Animal Hospital before being transferred to emergency surgery at a “specialized Middle Tennessee veterinary facility,” MJPD said The other drivers involved in the crash were evaluated at the scene and reported no injuries The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash K-9 Aksel is new to the police force and was set to become a certified police dog next week “The department’s hearts and prayers go out to Officer Harper and everyone is hoping for the best possible outcome for K9 Aksel as he undergoes emergency treatment were are extremely thankful for the initial rapid care from Dr Nicole Harris and staff at Avenue Animal Hospital MJPD said officers did make it to the shooting incident where a man was found dead with an “apparent self-inflicted” gunshot wound Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMT (WSMV) - A woman who has been wanted for over a decade was arrested in Mt Juliet Police Department (MJPD) said an officer noticed a vehicle on Pleasant Grove Road Police said the vehicle was associated with a 45-year-old woman wanted from La Vergne Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. This afternoon, a vigilant officer discovered a vehicle on Pleasant Grove Road associated with a person wanted for over a decade. After confirming the driver’s identity, the officer made contact and arrested a 45-year-old LaVergne woman, who was wanted in Rutherford County on two… pic.twitter.com/HcZUBZ19Uq The officer was able to confirm the woman’s identity and arrest her The 45-year-old was wanted in Rutherford County on two warrants including one issued in March 2015 and another December 2017 The 2015 warrant was for probation violation for the sale of a Schedule II drug and the 2017 warrant was for failure to appear on charges of simple possession “Thanks to our officers’ dedication and awareness this long-time wanted person is now in custody We’re proud to focus on crime so our residents and visitors can focus on living and enjoying our safe city in peace,” MJPD said This afternoon, a vigilant officer discovered a vehicle on Pleasant Grove Road associated with a person wanted for over a decade. After confirming the driver’s identity, the officer made contact and arrested a 45-year-old LaVergne woman, who was wanted in Rutherford County on two… pic.twitter.com/HcZUBZ19Uq WKRN News 2 Neighbors want more community built into the Golden Bear Gateway project Fairview is both embracing growth and working to maintain its small-town feel The CoolSprings Galleria has been an important part of Williamson County for years New commercial properties could soon be on the way to Spring Hill A convicted felon is back behind bars after being accused in a South Nashville burglary The Clarksville Police Department announced that authorities were still searching for a suspect The governor's office said that Tennessee has a long track record of standing up to enforce the country's borders Many Nashville families have more questions than answers following an ICE operation in Music City "Nashville's wine country" sits about twenty minutes outside of Franklin Money could be flowing to fix major flood problems in Montgomery County Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have responded to the activity in South Nashville Tennessee state troopers worked with federal agents in South Nashville A new police department is officially opening its doors in Spring Hill (WZTV) — UPDATE: Aksel is home with his partner Aksel will be in recovery for a few months with a 50/50 chance of returning to police work Juliet Police want to ensure a 100% recovery for Aksel before he returns to service Juliet led to the serious injury of a K-9 officer Wednesday afternoon Juliet Police Officer Reese Harper and his K9 partner were en route to a domestic-related shooting report when they got into the car wreck the pair was hit by a young driver at the Old Lebanon Dirt Road intersection the young driver attempted to brake but accidentally accelerated into the intersection hitting the police car on the driver's side The police car then lost control and hit the rear of a pickup truck that had pulled over for them in the first place he was trapped inside the car due to the driver's side door being damaged after the wreck He was able to escape through the passenger side and immediately checked the welfare of K9 Officer Aksel Aksel was transported to a nearby animal hospital where he returned to stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery No other injuries were reported during this incident On Thursday, Mt. Juliet police gave an update on Aksel stating he underwent his final medical procedure to repair his leg injury: K9 Aksel underwent his final medical procedure to repair a serious injury to his left leg The 1-hour procedure addressed a complete tear of his Achilles tendon—a particularly devastating injury for a high-energy working K9 and the explosive movements required in patrol and apprehension work An injury like this is often career-ending He’ll remain under close watch by veterinary specialists and will likely return home tomorrow to begin healing Aksel’s recovery and rehabilitation are expected to take three to four months There’s an optimistic 50% chance he could return to duty—a hopeful outlook given the severity of the injury We’re incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community So many are pulling for Aksel and his partner Officer Harper Many in our community have reached out asking how they can support K9 Aksel and the Department’s K9 program We are incredibly grateful for that kindness We’ve also received generous offers to drop off care packages While we wish we could give all of that to him our police K9s are highly specialized and follow strict diets and care protocols We would never want a thoughtful gift to go to waste we are deeply thankful for the outpouring of love and encouragement for K9 Aksel Get reports like this and all the news of the day in Middle Tennessee delivered to your inbox each morning with the FOX 17 News Daily Newsletter. Juliet city leaders are working on a plan to improve traffic in the community A woman who evaded police for more than 10 years was arrested Wednesday Juliet K-9 officer is getting plenty of love from the community after being hurt in the line of duty one fire department is working to keep the community safe Juliet Police Department's new headquarters is coming to life Juliet Police Department's new headquarters is coming to life Note: This developing story has been updated as Mt Juliet police provided additional information Juliet police reported that a police dog involved in an automobile crash on April 23 underwent a final medical procedure to repair a serious injury to his left leg was riding with police officer and partner Reese Harper The pair was responding to a report of a domestic-related shooting when the crash occurred The 1-hour procedure addressed a complete tear of Aksel's Achilles tendon according to a department post on social media The Achilles tendon is important to a police dog for speed and remains under the watch of veterinary specialists Aksel could return home on April 25 to begin healing Recovery and rehabilitation are estimated at three to four months Aksel is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois and Shepherd mix who began service with the Mt on April 23 as Harper was heading north on North Mt Juliet Road and entering the intersection at Old Lebanon Dirt Road with lights siren and the enhanced "rumbler" siren activated A juvenile driver initially stopped and then unexpectedly accelerated into the intersection hitting the police vehicle on the driver’s side rear wheel area The impact caused a loss of steering control and the patrol vehicle collided with the rear of a pickup truck that had pulled over to yield to the police vehicle The officer was initially trapped because of damage to the driver's side door but was later able to exit through the passenger side The dog was then transferred for what police described as an emergency surgery at a specialized Middle Tennessee veterinary facility Aksel was demonstrating "strong promise in his role with the department," as he moved toward the process to gain official certifications The OFX Irish Legends returns later this month with Mount Juliet Estate hosting Major champions Ryder Cup stars and Tour winners – as well as a star-studded selection of celebrity amateurs from the world of sports and entertainment – in what will be a memorable week in Kilkenny 2005 US Open Champion Michael Campbell and 1999 Open Championship winner Paul Lawrie are joined by leading Legends Tour players such as defending champion Adilson da Silva who won the OFX Irish Legends in a play-off last year Scott Hend – fresh from victory in Barbados last time round – and proven Tour winners such as Greg Owen along with Swedish duo Jarmo Sandelin and Joakim Haeggman Ireland will also be well represented by David Higgins Peter Lawrie and local favourite Gary Murphy who grew up in the area and has decades of experience playing at Mount Juliet “It’s a terrific course that will provide a superb challenge for the players,” said Murphy who lost a play-off at Mount Juliet for the Irish PGA Championship in 2012 “It should be a great week and hopefully there will be lots of spectators coming down to enjoy themselves The course will be beautifully prepared and we are all looking forward to it.” The line up for Wednesday’s celebrity Pro-Am is equally strong with stars of sports stage and screen ready to hit the fairways Keith Duffy and Chris Hughes being joined by football stars including former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler Kilkenny hurling legend Henry Shefflin will also tee it up in the Pro-Am The 7,200-yard championship course at Mount Juliet has hosted no less than five Irish Opens and two World Golf Championships including the famous 2002 edition won by Tiger Woods it promises a real test for all competitors Adilson Da Silva will return to defend the title he won in a dramatic play-off at Seapoint last year having chased down a leading pack that included Major winners Paul Lawrie and Angel Cabrera “I haven’t played on the golf course but I believe Mount Juliet is a great challenge and a beautiful place It’s going to be another experience playing on a wonderful golf course,” said the Brazilian “It’s a change going from links to parkland but I’ve played well on both types of courses before so I’m really looking forward to the challenge and to defending my title It’s such a beautiful place with amazing people It’s a different game when you play on those courses And the Irish fans are always so enthusiastic; you can tell that they appreciate being there I know we as players appreciate it because it makes us feel special.” Adilson recalls his final day when he found six birdies in 10 holes to force his way into the play-off and I only really began to hole putts on that final day I started to make a good run from the eighth and the wind started to get up there could be a curve ball here yet’ “It was such an amazing feeling to be in the playoff because with 10 holes to go But I knew I was swinging it really well so it was all about making a putt When I made birdie on the third play-off hole I was like I can’t believe this just happened.'” the Legends Tour features a global playing schedule and some of the game’s most celebrated players Major champions and Tour winners competing a number of playing opportunities exist for amateurs wishing to play alongside their heroes at Mount Juliet – with places still available for the full Legends Experience the Luxe Scot Celebrity Pro-Am and Championship Pro-Am The event will also feature family fun activities all week and under-16s go free The OFX Irish Legends takes place on 15th – 17th May 2025 at Mount Juliet Estate Tickets at www.legendstour.com Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Irish Golfer news straight to your inbox document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "aee66aa87228e955a0453dd6fd33d460" );document.getElementById("a75f86a167").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy & Terms of Service apply Address:Match Play Media LimitedThe Kinsealy GrangeChapel RoadPortmarnockCounty DublinD13 A5R2 Tel: +353-1-5036090+353-1-5036099Email: info@matchplaymedia.ie © Match Play Media 2018 – 2025 | All rights reserved. No information on this website may be reproduced without written permission from Match Play Media. | Privacy Policy | Website by FlyingFish.ie (UPDATED: May 1, 12:00 p.m. ) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has identified the man who died in the officer-involved shooting in Mt. Juliet as 33-year-old James Andrew Parker (WZTV) - TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place Tuesday afternoon in Wilson County Officers from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic call at the home earlier in the day A man had barricaded himself inside the home According to a recently released TBI report the situation escalated when the man emerged from the home and fired a handgun at Wilson County deputies The report claims authorities returned fire No officers were injured during the incident TBI special agents are currently investigating the events that led to the shooting Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE (WSMV) - A wanted sex offender was arrested after a traffic stop in Mt An officer with MJPD stopped a driver on Lebanon Road near Devonshire Drive Police said the traffic stop was initiated due to handheld cell phone use they found the 58-year-old Nashville man was wanted in both Sumner and Wilson Counties MJPD said he was wanted for a probation violation tied to charges of DUI driving on a revoked license and a sex offender registry violation he was wanted for a probation violation connected to previous a previous charge of driving on a revoked license The MJPD said he was driving on a revoked license again on Wednesday He was arrested and booked in the Wilson County Jail “We’re thankful for our officers’ dedication and vigilance—helping ensure Mt Juliet is killed after colliding with a pickup truck in Hermitage A motorcycle collided with the rear of the driver's side of a truck that just pulled out of Walmart in the 4400 block of Lebanon Pike on Friday night according to the Metro Nashville Police Department They identified the victim who died at the hospital as 47-year-old Jeremy Whitaker Speed is being investigated by police on the part of the motorcycle as a factor in the crash (WSMV) - A wanted woman out of Murfreesboro was arrested during a traffic stop in Mt an officer pulled over a vehicle after it was seen driving through stop signs and driving recklessly in the Providence Marketplace After acquiring the female driver’s identity the officer connected the 44-year-old woman to a recent shoplifting incident at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods and discovered she was wanted in Rutherford County for failing to appear on “dangerous drug charges.” the officer said they found methamphetamine and psilocybin mushrooms in the van She was arrested and prepared for transport back to Rutherford County to face the charges Juliet led to the arrest of a sexual assault suspect Mount Juliet Police pulled over a vehicle on South Mt Juliet Road near Herschel Drive on Sunday after noticing the vehicle had a suspended registration Officers took a 45-year-old Nashville man into custody without incident after learning he was wanted for felony sexual assault He will be transferred to Nashville to face charges (WTVF) — Finding a job you actually enjoy doing can be hard to come by Right now a Middle Tennessee company is in the process of hiring for a relatively unique position for the right person the job could be paw-sitivly rewarding Jimmey King's day behind the wheel kicks off bright and early and lasts pretty late "Right now we're looking at between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and then about 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. for pickups and drop-offs," said David Farrell, co-owner ofThe Magic Dog Bus. “We provide transportation for dogs to and from daycare, boarding, as well as grooming appointments. We also do field trips during our bus routes,” said Jimmey King, co-owner of The Magic Dog Bus and an affinity for canines is probably the most important quality he and his business partner are looking for when hiring their next employee They're also looking for someone with enthusiasm and the ability to think outside the box “We need somebody who is bubbly early in the morning they can do something nice for the birthdays on the windows and stuff like that," Farrell said Whoever gets the job will take over driving some of the routes primarily the pick up and drop off locations are around Mount Juliet It offers regular service Monday through Friday chauffeuring dogs with busy pet parents On some weekends they even help some who are still looking to find their family and it's even got a radio with "Who Let The Dogs Out" playing in regular rotation Leaders with The Magic Dog Bus said whoever they hire doesn't need a special driver's license but they will be trained on some of the safety procedures to operate the bus if hired Click here for more information about the position. You can email me at robb.coles@newschannel5.com By Tony GarciaPublished: Apr 2025 at 9:50 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMT (WSMV) - A distracted driver reportedly struck a Mt Juliet Police patrol car parked off the interstate on Monday evening Juliet Police officers were in the middle of a traffic stop on I-40 West near mile marker 225 on Tuesday evening Two patrol cars were parked on the shoulder just west of Mt The report states that both patrol vehicles were parked well off the interstate and had all the emergency lights activated when a civilian car entered I-40 West from the Mt Juliet Road onramp and continued to drive on the shoulder despite hitting rumble strips and uneven pavement The driver slammed into the patrol car’s rear right side damaging the rear bumper and quarter panel no one was inside the patrol car at the time Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms Juliet PD said the driver was not harmed in the crash He told the officers that he was trying to read a prescription and drive simultaneously The driver was cited by the Tennessee Highway Patrol for failing to exercise due care and driving without insurance A huge mixed-use development that will bring more than 650 homes 35,000 square feet of commercial space and changes to area roads is now underway in the center of Mt McFarland is the name of the development on about 110 acres behind the Valley Center shopping center off Old Lebanon Dirt Road and just east of North Mt It is being overseen by the husband and wife development team of Tulit The latest breakdown for McFarland includes 300 apartments An amphitheater overlooking a created lake will be available for community events Commissioners approved the plan by a 3-2 vote in March 2023 Commissioner Scott Hefner voted against it saying at the time he believed the density was "too much too soon." Others believed the location's proximity to Interstate 40 and North Mt Juliet Road made it a better fit for high density Phase 1A is expected to bring about 66 single-family homes and townhomes to market phase 1B calls for about 86 single-family homes and townhomes and phase 1C calls for the 300 apartments and 35,000 square feet of commercial space Five phases are planned altogether with completion estimated in the next 5-6 years Road improvementsConditions for road improvements include: The city expects to receive around $1 million from a per-lot contribution that will be dedicated to a fund for off-site road improvements Juliet Police Department said their officers handled a “baaa-zarre” call to wrangle two baby goats officers were called to Curd Road for a couple of “unexpected road-goers.” Officers came across two baby goats out for a stroll After a brief hoof chase and some serious negotiating the MJPD said both of the “little escape artists” were caught and safely returned to their owner 2025 at 8:30 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNASHVILLE Juliet Police Department K-9 Aksel is now home with his handler Officer Reese Harper after being released from the animal hospital Friday afternoon K-9 Aksel was injured Wednesday when Officer Harper’s patrol car was hit by a teen driver while responding to a shooting but Aksel suffered a severe leg injury and had to be rushed to emergency surgery “The 1-hour procedure addressed a complete tear of his Achilles tendon—a particularly devastating injury for a high-energy working K9 An injury like this is often career-ending,” MJPD said K9 Aksel is now home with his partner, Officer Reese Harper, where he’ll spend the next few months focused on recovery and healing. While there is a 50/50 chance that Aksel could return to full police service, we are committed to ensuring he is completely healed before ever… pic.twitter.com/IbfbfJPSD9 He will now spend the next few months recovering at Officer Harper’s home MJPD said K-9 Askel was just one week from becoming a certified police dog when the crash happened He now has a 50/50 chance at returning to full service with Mt MJPD said they have received an outpouring of support that they are very thankful for “We are so deeply thankful to every person who has played a role in Aksel’s recovery This has been a heartbreaking situation for our team but the light we’ve seen in the kindness of our community reminds us just how special Mt For those interested in sending support to Officer Harper and Aksel, you can drop off cards or notes at the MJPD Headquarters and kids can color a Hero Paws cartoon. “In the face of a tough moment that has impacted a promising police K9’s career before it even began K9 Aksel is now home with his partner, Officer Reese Harper, where he’ll spend the next few months focused on recovery and healing. While there is a 50/50 chance that Aksel could return to full police service, we are committed to ensuring he is completely healed before ever… pic.twitter.com/IbfbfJPSD9 Juliet Police Department is working on a serious injury crash that brought down power lines in the area near Mt Resources are on the scene of the crash with serious injuries being reported MJAlert: Resources are on-scene handling a serious injury crash near Mt The crash has brought down power lines in the area MJAlert: Serious Injury Crash / I-40W at MJ Rd Overpass / 3 of 4 lanes are blocked for approx “Resources are on-scene handling a serious injury crash near Mt The crash has brought down power lines in the area,” MJPD shared Juliet Road overpass has three of the four lanes blocked for about one hour (WSMV) - Crews extinguished a house fire in Mt MJPD reported that a newly constructed home caught fire in the 1000 block of Oakhall Drive Officials extinguished the fire and said no residents had responded yet MJAlert: Resources are on scene and handling a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of Oakhall Dr MJAlert: The fire was extinguished at the newly constructed home MJPD said resources will remain on the scene for cleanup This is a developing story — WSMV4 has a crew on the way to the scene to learn more Jheri curls and waves to dreadlocks and braids — three sisters have been trusted with a whole lot of hairstyles at a Mt Juliet salon that celebrates 57 years in business this spring Nell’s Beauty Salon opened in May 1968 on Lebanon Road where Jenkins Nursery & Landscaping now sits continue to operate the salon in the Midway Center on Lebanon Road but we just hate to give it up,” said Bragg working inside the simple salon with white walls and a variety of pictures A flat-screen TV above a Bible in the front window has replaced a radio that once was the media companion at the shop Bragg and Malone say they are so connected to their clientele that they've accounted for 364 customers who have died since opening Their sister Nell McFarland started Nell’s Beauty Salon The original Nell’s Beauty Salon sign still hangs in front of the shop as “something we have left from Nell,” Bragg said Juliet has changed around them with flashy new buildings Nell's has stayed with a simple business model that may include providing services without a tab If it was about the money we wouldn’t be here.” Bragg described Nell’s as a beauty shop that serves Black women but men and white people have also been customers Beverly Staten is a customer who moved to Georgia in 2001 but continued to come back to get her hair done at Nell's at least once a month for five years before moving back to the area “It’s a family environment,” said Linda Martin one of many customers who have been coming to Nell’s for decades Nell’s now opens only on Thursdays and Fridays instead of five days a week And if customers are one motivator for Bragg and Malone to continue “All siblings can’t work together,” Bragg said But at the end of the day we come together It's God's grace and mercy that has kept us here Larry's Barber Shop: Larry Capps continues to work at the business he opened in 1964 located in the Midway Center shopping complex on Lebanon Road Capps was presented with a certificate of appreciation from Gov Bill Lee's office last year for 60 years in business His daughter Robbie Capps also works at the barber shop Moss's Flower Shop & Flower Delivery: Opened in 1972 and now located at 3690 N Moss's originally began primarily as a feed and fertilizer store started by brothers Charles Moss's was previously located on Lebanon Road Rice's Country Hams: The family business has been curing hams since the early 1940s Rice's operates a retail store that opens seasonally on the northeast corner of Lebanon and Nonaville roads and Mamie Rice bought the building that was formerly a county grocery store in 1933 At some point the building had to be moved from somewhere in the middle of Highway 70 due to road widening The Rice's started curing country hams in the 1940s when the larger grocery chains took the place of small country stores and have been in business for more than 90 years 2025 at 10:41 AM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMT (WTVF) — "Crossover crime" is a term law enforcement uses when policing out-of-towners Juliet police say takes up a majority of their work I went to the middle Tennessee suburb where they attribute this particular crime fight to a key tool Juliet Road the women of Truleigh Scrumptious Sweet Cafe say they rarely see troublemakers “You wonder sometimes being a business of women all the time if someone thinks that might be an easy target,” said Joley Poore That's why she’s grateful to see the arrests and pull-overs happen outside their doors “They’re (police) definitely working,” said Poore over 90% do not live in our community,” said Mt Chandler says they started noticing a trend — police were investigating more crimes with vehicles like theft and break-ins “We started to look for solutions to cut back that crime and our solution was license plate readers…our crimes related to car burglaries and vehicle theft have gone down significantly Other crimes such as shoplifting have dropped significantly,” said Chandler Last month's arrest records reflect another trend; with help from the license plate readers about 90% of the suspects police arrested did not call Mt “If there was more accountability on criminals in other communities we would likely see less crossover crime,” said Chandler “We would love to see other jurisdictions use the same technology and we’re here to support them.” “They could be coming here to commit another crime so hopefully they’re nipping it in the bud before it happens,” said Poore While the bake shop may deal with sinful sweets they told me they’re thankful to know the police are taking care of the sinners Juliet police estimate they've reduced crime by about 60% in the community The city of Nashville has approved LPR technology but the funding for contracts is still being worked out If you have thoughts on this story email me at Amanda.Roberts@NewsChannel5.com Owners of a Chicago-style restaurant in Gallatin say they plan to expand to a second location in Mt Campione’s Taste of Chicago will open at Mt Menu items include Chicago-style Italian beef The interior and feel of the Gallatin restaurant is also very Chicagoan That includes brick walls like Chicago backstreets memorabilia from the Windy City's sports teams other Chicago pictures and a wall with Illinois license plates that were brought in by customers Similar Chicago-style decor is planned for the approximately 1,500-square-foot space at Robinson Crossing “Our goal is to transport you to Chicago,” Geoff Russell said He said they hope to open in June as remodel work on the space is competed Campione’s Taste of Chicago was opened in 2008 by Jessica Russell's parents who are retired but still involved in the restaurant The Campione name is for Debbie Coxworth's grandmother Juliet already had a connection to the Gallatin Campione's restaurant at 179 Hancock St The restaurant has become a “go-to spot” for Mt Juliet police officers when they go to Gallatin for police vehicle repairs as well as off-duty meal visits over the years Juliet Police Deputy Chief Tyler Chandler said Juliet residents and city officials played a role in Campione’s ownership settling on Mt By Caleb WethingtonPublished: Apr 2025 at 1:13 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMT Juliet Police Department shared an update following a crash on Wednesday that seriously injured one of its newest K-9s MJPD reports that K-9 Aksel underwent his final medical procedure to repair a serious injury to his left leg he sustained in a crash involving a teen driver hitting a patrol car that was responding to a shooting The procedure went well and Aksel is resting in recovery Veterinary specialists will be monitoring him closely and if all goes well he’ll return home Friday to continue healing “Aksel’s recovery and rehabilitation are expected to take three to four months There’s an optimistic 50% chance he could return to duty—a hopeful outlook given the severity of the injury,” MJPD said This afternoon, K9 Aksel underwent his final medical procedure to repair a serious injury to his left leg. The 1-hour procedure addressed a complete tear of his Achilles tendon—a particularly devastating injury for a high-energy working K9. For police dogs, the Achilles tendon is… pic.twitter.com/tNkHREtW7U MJPD said the main focus on Thursday is the continued care for K-9 Aksel as he receives treatment he remains under the care of emergency veterinary specialists supporting his partner Officer Reese Harper and holding onto hope for the best possible outcome,” MJPD said The department has also thanked the community for its outpouring of support for Aksel and their K-9 program: Many in our community have reached out asking how they can support K9 Aksel and the Department’s K9 program. We are incredibly grateful for that kindness.We’ve also received generous offers to drop off care packages, treats, and food for K9 Aksel. While we wish we could give… pic.twitter.com/LA6BJ9znHR unexpectedly hit the gas and crashed into the patrol vehicle Juliet PD reported that the crash trapped the officer in the car but he was able to escape uninjured through the passenger side This afternoon, K9 Aksel underwent his final medical procedure to repair a serious injury to his left leg. The 1-hour procedure addressed a complete tear of his Achilles tendon—a particularly devastating injury for a high-energy working K9. For police dogs, the Achilles tendon is… pic.twitter.com/tNkHREtW7U Many in our community have reached out asking how they can support K9 Aksel and the Department’s K9 program. We are incredibly grateful for that kindness.We’ve also received generous offers to drop off care packages, treats, and food for K9 Aksel. While we wish we could give… pic.twitter.com/LA6BJ9znHR A new police department is officially opening its doors in Spring Hill.