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Nashville man indicted for cutting down trees in state park
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The trees were valued at over $112,000 by a forestry firm. A vandalism charge has been filed against a man.
A vandalism charge has been filed against a man. He is accused of cutting down trees on state-owned property. The trees were valued at over $112,000 by a forestry firm.
The investigation into the tree cutting began several months ago. A warrant was issued, and the man later surrendered to authorities. He was released after posting a bond.
Further details about the case are available, including the potential penalties the man faces if convicted. The tree cutting allegedly occurred to improve the view from a nearby home under construction.
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Category: parks Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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