🌱 How a Springfield-area DUI crash became painfully personal for a veteran officer
Springfield, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Springfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Springfield-area DUI crash became painfully personal for a veteran officer
Also on today's calendar: Thursday, June 25: Robotics & Drones Day... and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Officer's Heartfelt Message Highlights Human Cost of Impaired Driving (smokeybarn.com) — A Springfield-area woman remains hospitalized with severe injuries after a head-on crash on Tom Austin Highway, and the accused driver is being held at the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield. Her husband, a longtime police officer, is publicly thanking local Good Samaritans and first responders while urging neighbors not to drink and drive, underscoring how impaired driving devastates families. 
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Wednesday, June 24: Maker Space Demo Day... →
Gateway STEM Center, 4917 US-41 Ste 130, Springfield
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Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Thursday, June 25: Robotics & Drones Day... →
Gateway STEM Center, 4917 US-41 Ste 130, Springfield
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Thursday, June 25: Robotics & Drones Day (Springfield Space Week) →
Gateway STEM Center, 4917 US-41 Ste 130, Springfield
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Saturday, June 27: Exploration Day (Springfield Space Week) →
Gateway STEM Center, 4917 US-41 Ste 130, Springfield
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Gateway STEM Center, 4917 US-41 Ste 130, Springfield
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Sunflower Festival 2026 →
Red River Farms, 5350 Draper Rd, Springfield
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Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2623 S Main St, Springfield
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Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Friday July 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Charles Harding Gymnastics →
City of Goodlettsville Calendar, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville
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Preschool Arts & Crafts Class →
City of Goodlettsville Calendar, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville
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City of Goodlettsville Calendar, 360 Pleasant Green Drive, Goodlettsville
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Homeschool Basic Spanish →
Goodlettsville Parks & Recreation - Goodlettsville TN 37072
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Open Gym Basketball →
City of Goodlettsville Calendar Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Vets and staff are truly amazing!!!
They have quality care for an affordable price! (Nextdoor 76 Just West of 65) - Does anyone know a good locksmith or handyman who can replace a deadbolt lock?
I already have the new lock purchased and just need someone to install it. (Nextdoor Lakeside Estates)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Director in Springfield. Apply here.
- NHC HealthCare Columbia posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greenbrier
- Country Singer and Wife Welcomed a Baby Boy Earlier This Year (popculture.com)
- Julie Dawn Murphy (davidsoncountysource.com)
Goodlettsville
- ‘End of an era': JCPenney at RiverGate Mall closes amid $450M transformation (wkrn.com)
- Find Top Full Time Nanny Jobs in Cerulean, KY (care.com)
- OBITUARY: Ann Pendleton Trice (davidsoncountysource.com)
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: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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