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🌱 Where to grab free gun locks in Springfield this week

Springfield, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Springfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to grab free gun locks in Springfield this week
  • Where Springfield families can grab free kids’ meals every Saturday
  • Springfield community honors the lives of several beloved neighbors this week.

Also on today's calendar: Springfield Space Week and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Radiant sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Where you can get free gun locks in Middle TN (wkrn.com) — Springfield residents can pick up free gun cable locks at the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office on South Brown Street and the Springfield Driver Services Center on Highway 41 North. These locks, provided by state safety officials, work with most common firearms and are meant to be used alongside locked cases or safes, with ammunition stored separately for added protection at home.
   

• Rising food costs push more Middle Tennessee families to seek assistance this summer (newschannel5.com) — Springfield parents facing higher grocery bills can get weekly food boxes for kids 18 and under through TN Kids Nutrition, with Saturday pickups at the Pepper Street warehouse. The Springfield-based program serves families across Middle Tennessee, offering seven breakfasts and seven lunches per child each week, with no income limits and growing demand in rural counties.
   

• Obituaries: Weeks of May 31, 2026, In Loving Memory (smokeybarn.com) — Springfield families are remembering several loved ones this week, including longtime residents Charles Frederick Knapper, Rollin “Steve” Thomas, and Patricia Gail Briley, with services handled by local funeral homes. The obituary roundup shares their life stories, Springfield connections, and details on visitations, funerals, and memorial contributions for those wishing to pay respects.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to pick up scrap metal for free.
    I have a bunch of stuff that needs to be hauled off. (Nextdoor Coopertown -Glover Hills)
  • Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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