Maury County

A firefighter suffered a leg injury on Friday while responding to a house fire on Steve Drive in Maury County, Tennessee. The Maury County Fire Department reported that crews arrived at the home, which was about 40% involved, and began working to extinguish it. No one was found inside the home during the incident.

Charlie Hatcher won the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, defeating Andy Ogles by roughly six percentage points. The victory was credited to his focus on rural counties added to the newly drawn district and holding competitive margins in Nashville suburbs. Next, Hatcher will face Democrat candidate Chaz Molder in November.

Early voting data in Tennessee shows increased Republican turnout in Middle Tennessee's suburban counties, potentially influencing the state's two major GOP primary races for governor and Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. The shift contrasts with expectations of rural county gains, highlighting suburban areas like Nashville as pivotal in determining outcomes.

A Tennessee jury sentenced Nathanial Pipkin to death for killing his mother, brother, and 11-year-old sister in 2021, along with attempting to kill his stepfather. Pipkin fled the scene wearing ballistic armor and was captured 100 miles away with multiple weapons in his car.

A Tennessee man was convicted of killing three family members and attempting to kill a fourth during a 2021 shooting. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Nathanial Pipken, who was found guilty of multiple murder charges and related offenses.

Nathanial Pipken was convicted of murdering his mother, brother, and 11-year-old sister, and attempting to kill his stepfather in Maury County in 2021. The district attorney’s office is seeking the death penalty for Pipken during the upcoming sentencing phase.

Nathanial Pipkin is set to stand trial for allegedly shooting and killing three family members, including his mother and an 11-year-old girl, in Maury County in 2021. The trial, which began this week, could last three weeks, and a guilty verdict may result in the death penalty.

A man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maury County, according to the Maury County Fire Department. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

Nashville reached a dew point of 77 degrees, nearing its record of 82 degrees, increasing heat index risks and flooding potential. Middle Tennessee and western Kentucky saw multiple locations with near-record or record-breaking dew points, with Hopkins County setting a new record at 85 degrees. High moisture levels also raised precipitable water values above average.

Tennessee's Lewis County Mayor Jonah Keltner approved a $305,461 grant for a new ambulance and lift, funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill, to improve emergency services in rural Lewis and Maury counties. The ambulance will be owned by Lewis County but shared with Maury Regional Medical Center to replace an older unit.

A Columbia homeowner in Maury County, Tennessee, is dealing with severe flooding damage to her home on Alpine Drive, which she describes as the worst she has ever experienced. Lisa Rocca, a single mother, reports that her basement is ruined and the house's foundation is eroding due to a nearby creek blockage. She emphasizes that her property is not in a flood zone and lacks flood insurance, urging the city to address the issue.

Two men sustained significant burn injuries while attempting to relight a burn pile at a Maury County, Tennessee construction site. The incident occurred when the pile, still containing hot coals, ignited due to an accelerant, causing a flash fire. One man was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

Andy Ogles faces challenges from Charlie Hatcher and Chaz Molder in Tennessee’s 5th District, which has been redrawn by Republican state lawmakers at the request of Donald Trump. The new district includes parts of Williamson, Maury, Henry, Weakley counties, and Memphis, but excludes previous areas like Davidson and Wilson counties. Ogles claims confidence in his reelection despite the revised borders.

Over 2,000 pills were seized in Maury County during a drug bust related to a two-month drug trafficking investigation. The seized items included more than 1,500 suspected fentanyl pills.

Maury County's courthouse parking shortage has caused persistent issues since 2024, with insufficient visitor spots leading to overflow parking on streets, sidewalks, and private lots. Local businesses and residents report disruptions, while officials have implemented limited solutions like expanded secure parking access for court staff. Parking enforcement has issued minimal citations, and missed opportunities for additional parking, such as purchasing a nearby vacant bookstore, remain unresolved.

Strong storms caused power outages and downed trees, blocking roadways in Maury County, Tenn. The Maury County Fire Department and other agencies are working on cleanup efforts, advising drivers to exercise caution.

Two vehicles were damaged in a fire at a home in Maury County, Tennessee, on Saturday night. The Maury County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire on Campbellsville Pike, which started near a home. No damage to the home was reported, and the fire was quickly contained.

A vehicle fire spread to a second car near a home in Maury County on Saturday night, according to the Mount Carmel Fire Department.

Storms have caused downed trees and power outages across multiple Tennessee counties, including Maury, Hickman, Macon, and Wilson, with TDOT crews responding. Cities like Gallatin and Manchester report downed power lines, traffic hazards, and non-functioning stop lights due to the storms.

A new analysis by LEAN Frog Business Solutions reveals that Williamson County teachers start with competitive salaries but lose ground mid-career. While starting pay ranks third among peer districts, it drops to eighth by mid-career and only surpasses peers at the final pay step. Housing costs in Williamson County further reduce purchasing power compared to neighboring districts.

Concrete repairs are forcing full closures of Saturn Parkway's eastbound and westbound off-ramps to Port Royal Road in Maury County this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close the ramps from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, with full closures on Saturday and Sunday. The work is weather-dependent, and drivers are reminded of the Move Over Law's penalties.

Spring Hill will maintain its current ambulance service for six months while Williamson and Maury county leaders negotiate a long-term agreement for emergency medical services. Williamson County has provided EMS to Spring Hill since 2020 but recently threatened to end services on the Maury side without a subsidy, prompting concerns about service quality.

Maury County leaders voted to maintain the current property tax rate of $0.74 per $100 of assessed value, generating nearly $2 million for police and fire departments, a new fire truck, and city facility projects.

Chaz Molder, Democratic mayor of Columbia, challenges Republican Congressman Andy Ogles in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District. Molder criticizes Ogles for failing voters and prioritizing social media over constituent needs, despite recent redistricting changes that removed part of his home city from the district.