Unidentified Speaker, a Public Works staff member, said the Town of Smyrna has equipped dump trucks and pickup trucks with salt bins, spreaders and snow plows and that crews and equipment are prepared to respond to an expected winter mix.

The department said it maintains approximately 300 miles of roadway and cannot clear every street. Crews will begin with bridges and overpasses — which freeze first — then move to Priority 1 roads, including Sam Ridley Parkway, Nissan Drive, Lowry Street, Jefferson Pike, Stonecrest Parkway and Old Nashville Highway. Once those are passable crews will shift to Priority 2 roads such as Rock Springs Road, Rocky Fork Road, Enon Springs Road, Montgomery Way, Florence Road and Cooks Lane.

"To make sure road treatment is effective, crews begin monitoring conditions several hours before precipitation arrives," the Unidentified Speaker said, adding that staff check temperatures on roads, bridges and overpasses to determine the optimal time to apply salt. The department cautioned that salt can become ineffective at about 17 degrees Fahrenheit and below because salt water can freeze, requiring wait time for sunlight or warmer temperatures to restore safe travel conditions.

"For everyone's safety, the Smyrna Police Department provides escorts for our salt trucks and plows during winter operations," the Unidentified Speaker said, and asked motorists to "please give them ample space to work." The department also asked that "all ATVs remain off public roadways to prevent accidents and keep our crews and residents safe."

No formal votes or policy changes were recorded; the announcement described the town's operational plan and safety guidance for residents. The department said crews will continue monitoring conditions and applying salt and plows as needed until road conditions improve.