{"id":1232,"date":"2025-08-13T13:48:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T19:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2025-09-19T15:04:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T21:04:36","slug":"coopertown-police-host-5th-annual-touch-a-truck-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/2025\/08\/13\/coopertown-police-host-5th-annual-touch-a-truck-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Coopertown Police Host 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> <em>Coopertown, Tennessee <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s once again time for our annual Touch-A-Truck event! This event gives adults and children of all ages the opportunity to get a close-up look at vehicles and equipment utilized by Coopertown\u2019s law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other first responder or rescue services. Additionally, it is an excellent way to get to know the people who provide service and protection to our community. Coopertown&#8217;s inaugural event was held on September 25, 2021, when Coopertown celebrated its 25th anniversary at Coopertown Middle School, and the Coopertown Police Department hosted its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/2021\/09\/24\/coopertown-police-host-touch-a-truck-event-during-25th-anniversary-celebration\/\">First Annual Touch-A-Truck event<\/a>. The Fifth Annual Touch-A-Truck event is returning to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3820+TN-49,+Springfield,+TN+37172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Coopertown Middle School<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;on <strong>Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"839\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?resize=640%2C839&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?resize=781%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 781w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?resize=768%2C1007&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?resize=1171%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1171w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Touch-A-Truck-Flyer.png?w=1209&amp;ssl=1 1209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lots of agencies have been invited to attend this year\u2019s event. However, their participation in the event may depend on available resources, call volume and\/or weather conditions. This year\u2019s list of invited agencies includes the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atf.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tbi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/safety\/tennessee-highway-patrol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/tdot.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tntrafficsafety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tn.gov\/twra.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/robertson911.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Robertson County Emergency Communications District (E911)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsonsheriff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robertson County Sheriff\u2019s Office (RCSO)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsoncountytn.gov\/departments\/emergency_management\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robertson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsoncountytn.gov\/departments\/emergency_medical_services\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robertson County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertsoncountytn.gov\/departments\/animal_services\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robertson County Animal Control (RCAC)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvvfd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department (PVVFD)<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeteam.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Air Evac Lifeteam<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goarmy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">United States Army<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Coopertown Police 5th Annual Touch A Truck Event\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sCafybBLlz0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do the event visitors get to check out all of the interesting vehicles and equipment on display, but there will be lots of activities for everyone. Hungry and thirsty visitors will be able to purchase some food and refreshments provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chick-fil-a.com\/locations\/tn\/tom-austin-hwy-tn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chick-Fil-A<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChillzItalianice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chillz Italian Ice<\/a>. As with all of our events, Coopertown Police will be accepting donations at our tent to help support our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/coopertownpd.org\/cpdwp\/2022\/12\/14\/coopertown-police-host-annual-shop-with-a-cop-event\/\">Shop-With-A-Cop<\/a>\u00a0program, ensuring disadvantaged children receive gifts for the Christmas season.<br><em><font size=\"1\">(Update 9\/19\/2025 &#8211; Kona Ice was originally planning to be at the event, but had to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances)<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would also like to recognize <a href=\"https:\/\/reevesseptictankservice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reeve&#8217;s Septic Tank Service<\/a> for providing outdoor restroom facilities for this event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mark your calendars!<\/strong><br><strong>What:<\/strong>&nbsp;Coopertown Police Department\u2019s 5th Annual Touch-A-Truck Event<br><strong>When:&nbsp;<\/strong>Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm<br><strong>Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/3820+TN-49,+Springfield,+TN+37172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coopertown Middle School, 3820 TN-49, Springfield, TN 37172<\/a><br><strong>Cost:&nbsp;<\/strong>Free to attend, donations accepted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2024 Coopertown Police Department Shop-With-A-Cop\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9dsR6chVVGg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coopertown, Tennessee It&#8217;s once again time for our annual Touch-A-Truck event! 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