Teen Dies Following E-Scooter Crash on Highway 31 in Spring Hill

Issue #760

June 29, 2026

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📰 Teen Dies Following E-Scooter Crash on Highway 31 in Spring Hill

🇺🇸 Start Your Celebrating Early with These July 3rd Events!

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🇺🇸 Got 4th of July Plans? Check out Our Guide Here! 👈

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Teen Dies Following E-Scooter Crash on Highway 31 in Spring Hill

A 15-year-old girl died Saturday after the electric scooter she was riding was involved in a collision with a vehicle along Highway 31 South near the GM plant entrance. Emergency crews and police officers responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving measures, but the teen did not survive her injuries.

The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The tragedy comes as law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee report an increase in incidents involving electric bikes and scooters, particularly involving young riders. Spring Hill police say officers have recently responded to several crashes and complaints involving e-bikes and e-scooters, and expect activity to increase while school is out for the summer.

Police departments in several area communities have launched education efforts and increased enforcement in response to riders operating in traffic, ignoring traffic laws, or creating dangerous situations for themselves and drivers.

Officials are encouraging parents to have conversations with children and teens about safe riding habits, traffic awareness, and the rules that apply when using electric bikes and scooters on public roads.

Start Your Celebrating Early with These July 3rd Events!

When the country is celebrating the 250th Independence Day, you might as well enjoy two days of fireworks and family fun! Here’s a good selection of local July 3rd events…

July First Fridays is a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday in patriotic style. Show your red, white, and blue! Wear your stars and stripes, patriotic tees, or festive Americana outfits.

Kick off the evening with two acclaimed hit songwriters, Michael Farren and Gary Chapman. Together, they'll share the stories behind some of their biggest songs, along with a few surprises along the way. Their special 45-minute acoustic performance will take you on a musical journey filled with patriotism, inspiration, laughter, and faith.

Get ready for an electrifying performance from country music favorite Glen Templeton as he brings his signature blend of traditional country sound and high-energy entertainment to The Mulehouse.

Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Show Begins: 7:00 PM

Gallery 48 is delighted to invite you to the opening reception of “United States of America 250th Anniversary” Art Show, an exquisite art exhibition showcasing the works of local artists. Join us on July 3rd from 5pm to 8pm at Gallery 48 to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration, and meet the artists behind the captivating artworks.

Light refreshments will be served.

We would love to see you join us in celebrating our nation’s 250th Anniversary.

Mount Pleasant will kick off the holiday a day early with an Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, 501 Gray Lane.

Activities begin at 6 p.m. and include food trucks, lemonade vendors, a Kids Zone and access to the splash pad. A community bike parade is also planned, with participants invited to decorate their bicycles in red, white and blue and line up at 7 p.m. for a ride around the center.

Organizers say the parade is open to "kids of all ages," from youngsters to adults who still enjoy riding. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m.

1:00 PM - Vendors
5:00 PM - Food, Inflatables, Facepainting, Music
Fireworks at Dusk

Bring your family, your friends, blankets & chairs! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Tuesday, June 30
Songwriters Round - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6-9 PM

Thursday, July 2
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6-9 PM

Friday, July 3
TBA - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5-8 PM
Tommy Wheatley - Buck & Board, 6-8 PM
First Fridays with The Deltaz - Puckett’s, 6:30-8 PM
Beatles4Sale - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
First Friday Block Party - Yonder Grove - Grinder’s Switch, 7-9 PM
Stars, Stripes & Southern Songs - The Mulehouse, 7-10:30 PM
MFT - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM
Live on the Square - James Carothers - Puckett’s, 8:30-10 PM

Saturday, July 4
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 12-6 PM
Grasskickers - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3-7 PM

Sunday, July 5
Joey Sykes - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1-5 PM
Tommy Wheatley - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 2-5 PM

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