In Tennessee, a bicycle (including an electric bicycle) has the same legal status as a vehicle. This means that bicyclists have full rights and responsibilities on the roadway and are subject to the regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle.  Tennessee traffic laws require bicyclists to:

• Ride on the right-hand side of the road in the same direction as traffic
• Obey all traffic signs and signals
• Use hand signals to communicate intended movements
• Equip their bicycles with a front white light visible from 500 feet and either a red reflector or a lamp emitting a red light which shall be visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet (500′) to the rear (during night riding)
• To be treated as pedestrians, cyclists must walk their bikes across the marked crosswalk.

All bicycle operators 15 years of age or younger must wear a helmet.

Electric bicycles are separated into three classes:

Class 1 – An electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour (20 mph)

Class 2 – An electric bicycle equipped with a motor that may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle, and that is not capable of providing assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour (20 mph)

Class 3 – An electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and that ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of twenty-eight miles per hour (28 mph)

Modifying an electric bicycle – it is illegal to modify the e-bike to change the speed capability and not to replace the label indicating the classification required in TCA 55-8-303.

Class 3 e-bikes can only be operated by someone who is 14 years of age or older while on any street or highway. Regardless of age, a helmet must be worn while operating a class 3 e-bike.

Spring Hill, TN – The SHPD has identified a person of interest in the shooting death of a 17-year-old victim that occurred on August 10, 2025. This individual was recently arrested and is currently in custody out of state on unrelated charges.

Detectives have worked diligently and around the clock to advance this investigation. They remain committed to bringing justice for the victim and their family.

No additional details are being released at this time. Further information will be provided as appropriate without jeopardizing the ongoing investigation.

Original post – https://shpdnews.com/2025/08/11/homicide-investigation-underway-in-spring-hill/

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Spring Hill, TN – The SHPD Headquarters building, located at 800 Hathaway Blvd., now has a self-service driver license kiosk in the lobby. This kiosk will be available Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm except on City-observed holidays. You will be able to do the following activities at the kiosk: renew a license or photo ID, get a replacement license or photo ID, change your address, advance to a GDL intermediate unrestricted license, and pay reinstatement fees in full.

No cash or check is accepted at the kiosk, only credit or debit card. This kiosk is for persons who live in Tennessee, not just Maury or Williamson County.

More information on these kiosks can be found here.

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Spring Hill, TN – On May 2nd, a Maury County Jury found Clark Baldwin guilty of killing Pamela McCall in 1991 in Spring Hill. McCall’s body was found near Saturn Parkway, close to Port Royal Road on March 10th, 1991. Pamela’s identity remained unknown until April 9th, 1991.

Ron Coleman was the SHPD officer assigned to investigate Pamela’s death. He promised Pamela’s mother that he would not rest until he caught her daughter’s killer. Coleman retired as Assistant Chief of the SHPD in 2002, and Pamela’s case went cold. In 2019, the case was reopened, and Investigator Tommy Goetz of the 22nd District Attorney’s Office took the lead.

There was DNA evidence collected at the scene, but DNA testing was nowhere near as robust as it is today. After over two decades, the crime lab received the evidence; a profile match then connected Clark Baldwin to the murders of Pamela McCall and two other women in Wyoming. Police eventually arrested Clark. Coleman let Pamela’s mother know of that arrest, but she passed away before the case went to trial.

Coleman had the following to say:

This conviction helped bring some closure for Pamela’s brother and son. Both expressed their appreciation for the Spring Hill, Maury County community, and all the different agencies involved for not forgetting their mother and sister. I was able to put the cuffs on Baldwin, ending my 34-year search. We can now rest assured that he will NEVER be back on the streets of our world. In addition, Baldwin will be extradited to Wyoming to face similar charges, and I stand ready to continue to assist in the case for as long as needed. I am at peace for the first time in 34 years. All Glory to God.

The SHPD would like to express its gratitude to all persons involved in bringing Pamela’s killer to justice, including Ron Coleman for his unwavering commitment and tireless pursuit of justice in the cold case of Pamela Rose McCall.

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Spring Hill, TN – In an effort to ensure public safety and reduce impaired driving incidents, the SHPD will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, March 14th on June Lake Blvd. from 8 PM to midnight. We will also have more officers on the street before and after the checkpoint focusing on impaired drivers. Please remember to plan ahead and have a sober driver/rideshare for your night out.

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Spring Hill, TN – The SHPD Critical Incident Response Team is investigating a single-vehicle fatal wreck that occurred on January 22nd a little after 10 PM. Officers responded to a report of a vehicle that left the roadway in the area of Saturn Pkwy. and Main St. The preliminary investigation shows that Nicole Macquarrie, 32 years old, was exiting Main St. onto Saturn Pkwy eastbound when, for reasons that are still under investigation, her vehicle left the roadway while traveling on the on-ramp and stopped several hundred feet away off the road.

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Spring Hill, TN – A 19-year-old Spring Hill man lost his life in a bicycle crash on Campbell Station Parkway Wednesday evening. The preliminary investigation shows that Jacob Crawford was on a bicycle, facing east towards Main St., in the continuous turn lane section of Campbell Station Parkway. Jacob was stopped for traffic. A 50-plus-seat Prevost passenger bus stopped in the parking lot where Publix was located, preparing to exit onto Campbell Station Parkway. The bus made a left turn onto Campbell Station Parkway and collided with the bicyclist, resulting in his fatal injuries.

The cause of the crash is being investigated by officers who have interviewed many witnesses and collected all available evidence at this point in time. Following the investigation, the 21st District Attorney’s Office will receive the findings and determine whether any criminal laws were broken.

Our deepest condolences go out to Jacob’s family and friends.

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Spring Hill, TN – On June 22nd an officer took a call from a Spring Hill citizen concerning a group of individuals who came to his house offering to spread pine straw in his flower beds. They agreed that the service would cost $6 a bale or around $50. After the bales were laid, the customer was told the price was now $1000. The customer ended up giving them $500 and they left. The vehicle the workers were driving had a Georgia temporary license plate. This appears to have been a common scam in Georgia for several years and the workers may now be going to other states. The business may claim that they have “left-over” straw for a “discounted” rate.

Businesses going door to door must obtain a permit from City Hall. They will go through a background check by the police department before City Hall issues a permit. Before you accept services from a door-to-door business, please make sure that they have the proper permit from the City. These types of businesses want you to make a split-second decision. Please take the time to properly research the business name before entering into any type of agreement.

Solicitor permits required.

Georgia news media: video.

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