The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen Monday night recognized Smithville Police Officer Nik Agee for having received an Impaired Driving Enforcement award from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO).
Officer Agee, who earned the honor for his dedication in keeping impaired drivers off the roadways, was presented the THSO award on December 12 at the Cumberland Law Enforcement Liaisons Holiday Network Meeting in Cookeville.
During Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Josh Miller commended Officer Agee.
“On behalf of the City of Smithville, mayor and board of aldermen we would like to recognize and congratulate you on receiving the Tennessee Highway Safety Office Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for District VI December 12, 2024. The commitment and dedication you have displayed exemplifies your exceptional work ethics. You have strived to make a difference for the citizens of Smithville and on this day, January 6 2025 you are hereby formally recognized and commended for distinguished service,” said Mayor Miller.
“He is a fine officer and a compliment to our department. Ever since he got here he has gone to work and done a good job,” said Police Chief Mark Collins.
THSO recognizes law enforcement from different agencies who may have saved a life through their extraordinary efforts to reduce alcohol and drug-impaired driving.
The Smithville Police Department is proud of Officer Agee for demonstrating proactive policing and his dedication to traffic safety.
Meanwhile, the aldermen approved Fire Chief Charlie Parker’s request to promote Assistant Chief Jeff Wright to the rank of Deputy Chief.
“Jeff is currently serving as assistant chief on the department. He has been a member for 39 years and is well qualified for this deputy chief position. The main reason for this is that it gives him full authority in my absence.” said Chief Parker.
The aldermen also approved the current roster of firefighters, most of them volunteer, who are serving the city fire department in 2025.
“Each year in January we get an approved roster from the city council as to our current membership. We are at an all-time high right now of members including several new firefighters this past year. I hope we continue to grow,” said Chief Parker