Motlow Smyrna Shooting: Active shooter, heavy police, lockdown at Motlow State Community College Smyrna Campus, Tennessee
Motlow State Community College Smyrna Campus Shooting Investigations: Police are investigating a report of a shooting at Motlow State Community College Smyrna Campus Smyrna, Tennessee on Wednesday. According to reports, multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene where an active shooter was reported at the Motlow State Community College Smyrna Campus at 5002 Motlow College Blvd, Smyrna, TN. Officials say the Motlow State Community College Smyrna Campus has been placed on an urgent lockdown following reports of the active incident.
Smyrna Police Department is investigating the incident.
About Motlow State Community College
Motlow State Community College is a publicly funded educational institution that operates at many sites in the southern region of Middle Tennessee. The primary campus was established in 1969 and is situated in Moore County on a 187-acre plot of property generously contributed by the late Senator Reagor Motlow and his family. Motlow College operates other learning centers in Fayetteville, McMinnville, and Smyrna, as well as a teaching site in Sparta and a collaboration in Shelbyville at the Middle Tennessee Education Center.
The institution serves residents in an 11-county service region encompassing Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, DeKalb, Franklin, Lincoln, Moore, Rutherford, Van Buren, Warren, and White. In addition, the college offers in-state tuition rates to residents of three specific border counties in Alabama: Madison, Jackson, and Limestone counties. Motlow College engages in baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s soccer as members of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Smyrna Utilities Offers Safety Tips for Bitterly Cold Temperatures:
As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the Middle Tennessee area in the next few days, Smyrna Utilities is closely monitoring the weather patterns and has prepared our employees for emergency response activities.
Colder weather may also impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes may produce a big difference in how much you spend on natural gas and other energy bills. Here are some tips to help you stay safe and conserve energy this winter:
Never use an oven or a gas stovetop to heat your home.
Protect natural gas meters. Natural gas meters are weather-proof; however, to ensure that the meter keeps working smoothly, remove snow and ice from natural gas meters with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hard object. Call Smyrna Utilities at 615-355-5740 and choose option 1, during normal business hours. For after-hours and weekend emergencies, call the Smyrna Police Department at 615-459-6644 or call 911, if you have concerns about your meter.
Make sure external vents for dryers and other natural gas equipment are clear. Blocked vents for dryers and other gas appliances can lead to a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide gas. If you have questions about proper venting, contact a licensed plumber or qualified contractor.
Minimize the risk of frozen pipes. Leave faucets running at a trickle, leave cabinet doors open, and close all doors and windows to keep heat inside.
Save money and energy by setting your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day and 58 degrees when you are away from home (where safe to do so).
If you think you smell gas, act fast! Leave the area immediately and from a safe distance call 911 or the Smyrna Police Department at 615-459-6644 and a gas technician will be dispatched to your home or business. Although natural gas outages are infrequent, if you experience loss of natural gas service or low gas pressure, contact Smyrna Utilities at 615-355-5740 and choose option 1, during normal business hours. For after-hours and weekend emergencies, call Smyrna Police Department at 615-459-6644.