Springfield, Tenn.
Coverage of Springfield, Tenn. in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee family displaced after tree crashes through home on 4th of July
A Tennessee family was displaced after a tree crashed through their Springfield home on July 4, causing extensive damage to the roof and interior. Utility crews cut power and natural gas as a precaution, and the Red Cross is assisting the family while they stay in a hotel. The cause of the tree fall remains unclear as no severe weather was reported.
- One seriously injured, another taken to hospital after crash in Springfield
A crash on Highway 49 at Owens Road in Springfield, Tennessee, left two people injured, one seriously. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m., causing highway closure until 12:30 p.m. Cross Plains Fire Department extricated a trapped individual, and EMS administered trauma blood products for the first time since their implementation.
- State report finds proper life-saving measures were not performed before nursing home resident’s death
A state and federal investigation found that continuous CPR was not performed immediately before a 60-year-old man died at The Waters of Springfield nursing home in Tennessee. The facility was fined over $23,000 for failing to provide life-saving measures, as confirmed by a report following a complaint filed by the man’s daughter.
- Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Springfield roadway
The Springfield Police Department is investigating a possible homicide after a man was found dead in a roadway. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, but the cause of death remains unconfirmed. The investigation is ongoing.