Tag Archives: firearms

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest and Major Drug and Weapons Seizure

ROANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — Following a months-long investigation intosuspected drug trafficking, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rockwood woman andseized significant quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash. In March 2025, detectives began investigating reports of drug activity at 1757 Eureka Road inRockwood. The investigation revealed that Heather Thomas …

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Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. to Relocate Headquarters and Other Major Operations to Tennessee

Leading U.S.-based firearms manufacturer will invest more than $125 million to relocate from Springfield, Massachusetts to Maryville, TennesseeCompany will create 750 new jobs in Blount County NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. officials today …

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