Reward Offered For Tennessee Department Of Agriculture Vandalism

A $10,000 reward is being offered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for information leading to the apprehension, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for vandalism and theft at Franklin State Forest.

Sometime during July 10^th through 14th, 2024, five Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry dozers and one transport truck and trailer were vandalized and damaged, rendering the equipment inoperable.

The forest will remain closed to visitors while evidence is gathered. Tennessee Department of Agriculture will announce when law enforcement officers complete their investigation and the forest reopens.

Anyone with information that could help identify who is responsible for the crimes on Franklin State Forest are asked to contact ACU at 844-AG-CRIME (844-242-7463) or agriculture.crime@tn.gov.