Investigation into overdose death results in indictment and arrest

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. -- During the July 2021 term of the Robertson County Grand Jury, a true bill with a sealed indictment was issued for Daniel Ray West for second-degree murder. 

The indictment was the result of an investigation led by the Springf...

Springfield Police Department to host Citizens Police Academy

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The City of Springfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy set to kick off on September 14.

This free, nine-week program will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Springfield ...

Youth Soccer Referees Wanted

Interested in referring Springfield Parks & Recreation's youth soccer league? Attend the interest meeting on August 10, 2021, at 6 p.m. at The Center. Must be at least 16 years of age. 

Free concerts return to downtown Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – Enjoy the sounds of summer at free sunset concerts as part of the Historic Springfield Event Coordinator's First Friday Night Markets. 

Dates: First Friday of each month from June-September.

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:...

Grand opening announced for Springfield’s first inclusive playground

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The City of Springfield is proud to announce the grand opening of the city’s first inclusive playground at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2623 S Main Street. The grand opening wi...

Free Movie Fridays returns to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The Springfield Parks & Recreation Department is excited to once again partner with Walmart of Springfield to bring free, family-friendly movies to Springfield as part of Free Movie Fridays. 

Free Movie Fridays will be hel...

Disc golf is now available at J. Travis Price Park!

SPRINGFIELD, TENN. -- Disc golf is now available at J. Travis Price Park!

Employees recognized for milestone achievements in their years of service to the city

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – Employees recognized for milestone achievements in their years of service to the city. Employees reaching milestones in 2020 were: 

5 YEARSBryan Dolash, FireDerrick Reding, Water/WastewaterDustin Owen, Parks & Re...

The Legacy Golf Course Named Second Best Public Golf Course in Tennessee

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. – The Legacy Golf Course was just named the state of Tennessee’s second-best public golf course by Golf Advisor.

The list is compiled each year by submitted ratings and reviews from golfers. Courses must offer public access and have rece...