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Gallatin Resident Faces Charges After Home Explosion Incident

Gallatin, TN — Authorities have charged a Gallatin woman in connection to a home explosion that rocked a local neighborhood earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on the evening of October 9, resulted in significant damage to the residence and minor injuries to a family member of the accused. The investigation led by the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department pointed to foul play, prompting the arrest of the 37-year-old woman. Investigators revealed that they found …

Gallatin Community Left Shaken After Home Explosion Caused by Natural Gas Leak

GALLATIN, Tenn.— The peaceful morning in a neighborhood on Chaffin Court was abruptly disrupted by a powerful explosion that shook homes over half a mile away. Initially mistaken for a lightning strike or a sonic boom by concerned neighbors, the incident turned out to be a devastating home explosion believed to be caused by a natural gas leak. Marie Perdue, a resident in the area, was in her kitchen making coffee when the explosion occurred, …

Explosion in Gallatin Leaves One Critically Injured: Multiple Agencies Respond to Scene

Authorities in Sumner County, Tennessee responded to reports of an explosion in Gallatin on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the vicinity of Airport Road, as indicated by the Sumner County Emergency Management. At least one individual sustained critical injuries in the blast, prompting the dispatch of multiple agencies to the scene. Gallatin Police Department announced the closure of Airport Road from Coles Ferry Road to Highway 109 following the explosion. With …