The Good Guys Foundation

05/11/2026

Last Thursday at the Nashville FOP’s Peace Officers Memorial, we presented Officer Kelcey Bell (who is part of Drill & Ceremony) with a little token of our appreciation for going above and beyond helping a citizen, who, in-turn, made a donation to the Good Guys Foundation in his honor. Thank you, Officer Bell!!! Truly one of the Good Guys! We were able to present this to him with his Drill & Ceremony team there before the memorial began.

04/22/2026

Sharing the news of another great deed by one of the Good Guys! Thank you!!!

THIS GUY IS A HERO.
Right place at the right time and he responded saving a life.
It so happens he is a Special Agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
While returning from a scene, TBI Agent Ryan Shanklin stopped in Gibson County to early vote.
He came upon an elderly man lying unresponsive on the sidewalk.
With no pulse detected, SA Shanklin immediately retrieved his AED and medical equipment issued through TBI’s EMT Program.
He began life‑saving measures — including establishing an advanced airway on the patient — while a bystander called 911.
Gibson County EMS arrived and transported the man to a nearby hospital for emergency care.
The next day, SA Shanklin received great news: The man he helped was expected to make a full recovery.
JUST A GREAT JOB.

04/22/2026

Definitely one of the Good Guys(gender neutral term). Thank you Officer Beck!!!

Officer Lisa Beck recently responded to a welfare check after neighbors expressed concern for an 80-year-old resident. Upon arrival, she found the man safe but living in less-than-ideal conditions. He shared that he was hungry, had no food, and couldn’t locate his wallet or phone.
Officer Beck obtained an Andrew Jackson Lodge 5 sponsored CPR card to assist him and took him to the grocery store so he could get some essential items. She also made an APS referral to ensure he receives the ongoing support he needs.
Great work by Officer Beck for her compassion and dedication to our community.

04/04/2026

Congrats Officer Biggers!!!

Congratulations to Officer Biggers on graduating from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy!

Pictured alongside Commander Tim Preston, Lieutenant Matt Shoesmith, and Chief Audra Cherry-Crawford, this milestone is a true reflection of hard work, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving the community.

We are incredibly proud of you—congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

04/03/2026

These are the Good Guys!!!!

Our officers are proud to stand alongside our law enforcement partners in a major effort to keep our community safe.

Through coordinated work across Davidson, Rutherford, and Sumner Counties, this operation resulted in the seizure of 161 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 21 pounds of co***ne, 8 pounds of fentanyl, 4 pounds of ma*****na, 10 fi****ms and more than $700,000 in cash.

The Hendersonville Police Department was honored to assist in this case alongside the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Narcotics Unit, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force, and the DEA.

This investigation remains ongoing, and we are committed to continuing our partnership-driven approach to protecting the safety and well-being of our community.

04/03/2026

She was definitely one of the Good Guys. Rest in Power, Loretta

CHEATHAM COUNTY HONORS K-9 LORETTA 🖤🐾

After 10 years of dedicated service, former Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Loretta has passed away at the age of 13.

Loretta served as a narcotics K-9 and made a lasting impact across our community and beyond. During her career, she was deployed 179 times and helped remove hundreds of pounds of illegal drugs from our streets.
She worked alongside her longtime handler, Deputy Jacob Kent, and assisted multiple agencies across Middle Tennessee.

Loretta retired in December 2024 after a decade of service protecting Cheatham County.
This week, deputies and fellow K-9 units honored her life and legacy.

💙 Thank you for your service, Loretta. Rest easy, girl.

03/26/2026

Congrats Kevin!

Congratulations to Kevin Bass from East Precinct on receiving his 20 Years of Service Award. Kevin, we appreciate your dedication and commitment to serving the citizens of Nashville and MNPD.

03/25/2026

Congratulations Officer Douglas!

Thank you to Senator Mark Pody for recognizing Mounted Patrol Officer Michael Douglas for his dedication to our horses during the January ice storm.

Officer Douglas stayed at the barn with our troop to ensure they were safe and well taken care of during the dangerous weather. ♥️

08/19/2025

Fair weather flying with the MNPD Office of Community Outreach and Partnerships and the Music City Aviators

08/19/2025

Not your average Saturday! Big thanks to Music City Aviators for letting us swap patrol cars for RC ✈️ Such a cool experience in support of The Good Guys Foundation, which supports families of fallen and disabled officers 💙

08/16/2025

Come out and support this amazing event Saturday morning!