Joelton Hills Memory Gardens
Coverage of Joelton Hills Memory Gardens in the Nexus archive.
- 'Baby Lane' targeted as police investigate possibly linked thefts at 3 Middle Tennessee cemeteries
Police are investigating the theft of decorative bronze and brass flower vases from graves at three cemeteries in Nashville: Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Joelton Hills Memory Gardens, and Greenwood Cemetery. The stolen items are described as decorative vases, and the investigation is linked across the three sites.
- Families want more security for their loved ones’ resting places after brass vases stolen from Joelton graves
Forty-one brass flower cups were stolen from graves at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, causing distress for families who discovered the theft on Father’s Day, June 21. Victims, including Mary Gregory and Patsy, reported missing vases from multiple family plots, with concerns about recurring thefts and a lack of cemetery security measures.
- Thieves steal more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton cemetery
Thieves stole more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, leaving families distressed and prompting police and cemetery investigations. The stolen vases, likely targeted for scrap metal value, could cost families $70 to $700 each to replace, though insurance may cover some expenses.