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Man accused of assaulting 2 people on Franklin recreation trail

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is accused of assaulting two people on a recreation trail in Franklin on Tuesday night.

Franklin police said as a group of people were walking near Ploughman's Bend Drive in the Chestnut Bend neighborhood, an argument began with 42-year-old Casey Majors, who was out on the trail riding a bike.

Officers said the argument quickly escalated and resulted in Majors punching one of the women in the face. When others came to help her, Majors is accused of pulling out a knife and stabbing a man in the arm.

The man was taken to a trauma center for treatment and later released.

Majors was arrested and charged with assault and aggravated assault. He is no longer in custody after posting the $30,000 bond.

Franklin police said the victims and Major had no previous connection.