🌱 How a new Rocky Fork–McEwen connector could reshape Smyrna commutes.
Smyrna, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Smyrna! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new Rocky Fork–McEwen connector could reshape Smyrna commutes.
- What a lawsuit alleges about millions missing from Smyrna’s Taylor Farms plant.
Also on today's calendar: Baby Time at Smyrna Public Library and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Rocky Fork to McEwen Drive Corridor' project to help Nissan, Smyrna, Franklin commuters (tennessean.com subscription) — A proposed Rocky Fork Road–McEwen Drive connector could eventually give Smyrna drivers a faster, more direct route between the Nissan plant, I-24, and Franklin, easing congestion and improving emergency access. The project just cleared a key regional funding hurdle, and Smyrna leaders say the new east‑west corridor would support future growth and jobs in western Smyrna and beyond. 
• Former Smyrna Taylor Farms Executive Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged $32 Million Fraud Scheme (wgnsradio.com) — A former executive at Taylor Farms’ Smyrna operation is accused in a federal lawsuit of diverting millions of dollars from the local plant over several years. Court filings claim unauthorized payrolls and luxury purchases, while the company seeks more than $32 million in damages; the defendants remain presumed innocent as the case proceeds.
📸 Around Smyrna
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Depot BBQ Festival →
Depot District Family Practice (Signature Health & Wellness), 115 Front St, Smyrna
6:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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In-Service Day/Teacher Pull Day (No students)
Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
8:00 am -
VOLLEYBALL - ROCKY FORK (H)
Smyrna Middle School 's Gym
4:30 pm -
GIRLS' SOCCER - ROCKY FORK (H)
Smyrna Middle School Smyrna Middle Soccer Field
4:30 pm -
Teacher Workday ELECTION DAY (No students)
Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
8:00 am -
GIRLS' SOCCER - BLACKMAN (A)
Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
4:30 pm -
VOLLEYBALL - BLACKMAN (A)
Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, TN 37167
4:30 pm -
Baby Time at Smyrna Public Library →
Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna
10:00 am
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Monday August 10
Thursday August 13
📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Beginner Strength & Balance →
St Clair Senior Center St Clair Street Senior Center - 325 St Clair St Murfreesbo
1:00 pm -
Tech Help with Chris
Harvey Freeman Memorial Library 2765 North Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
1:00 pm -
Mayor Aldermen Meeting →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 5093 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne
6:00 pm -
Contested Votes: Andrew Jackson and the Birth of Modern Campaigns with Historian Dan Feller
Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce 4580 Rachel's Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a real estate agent that has experience with selling a home that has an assumable FHA loan?
We have a low interest rate from buying our house during COVID and want the next buyer to be able to assume our loan to benefit from the lower rate… (Nextdoor Rosemont) - " Do you remember (I bet you remember)
Back in the spring? (I bet you remember) Every morning birds would sing (I bet you remember) (I bet you remember) Do you remember (I bet you remember… (Nextdoor Shadowbrook)
- Valet Living posted a job opening for Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist - Night in Smyrna. Apply here.
- White Cap Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator (1ST SHIFT) in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Vergne
- 10 Massive Tennessee Lakes Where Water Snakes Share The Shoreline (takingthekids.com)
Nolensville
- USPS Hosting Brentwood Job Fair to Fill Immediate Carrier Positions (williamsonsource.com)
- Williamson County Property Transfers July 13, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
- Williamson County New Business Licenses for August 3, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
Murfreesboro
- Murfreesboro National Night Out 2026: Free Family Event Tuesday at Patterson Park (wgnsradio.com)
- The Teachers Went Back Today. The Kids Get One More Week — and Then a Five-Day October Break. (murfreesboro.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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