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More than $9K raised for TN officer battling brain tumor in Battle of the Badge
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Battle of the Badge tournament raised over $9,000 for the officer's medical care.
A local police officer is battling a brain tumor and recently received financial support from a community event. The Battle of the Badge tournament raised over $9,000 for the officer's medical care. The officer, Matthew Hillis, is with the Greenbrier Police Department and is undergoing treatment for an apple-sized brain tumor.
His diagnosis came after a crash while on duty. Further details about Officer Hillis' condition and the circumstances surrounding his diagnosis are available from WSMV 4 News. The community's fundraising efforts aim to support Hillis as he receives extensive medical care.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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