Police infiltrate Instagram group chats to nab organizer of ‘riotous’ Nashville street races, affidavit says

Metro Nashville Police infiltrated Instagram group chats to identify Austin Meredith, 22, accused of organizing 'riotous' street races and car meets. Meredith was charged with inciting and participating in a riot after police observed accounts encouraging reckless behavior like donuts, intersection takeovers, and blocking law enforcement. The investigation followed a flyer advertising a May 30, 2026, event and led to arrests at multiple locations across Davidson County.