East Nashville

The mother of a 7-year-old girl was dealing with the aftermath of an East Nashville shooting when Blessyn Barber was shot in her bed after a bullet intended for next door passed through their apartment wall. The family has been living out of a hotel room for two weeks because they do not feel safe returning to the original apartment. She is now trying to secure new housing and started a GoFundMe campaign while facing difficulties with Metro’s public housing department.

An altercation escalated into gunfire in Northeast Nashville, leading to a shooting according to police reports. At least two people were hurt following the event.

A mother in Nashville is seeking help to relocate her family after an incident involving her 7-year-old daughter. The shooting occurred inside their East Nashville home earlier this month.

East Nashville mother Dasia Baker was attacked when gunfire tore through her home on Aug. 10, injuring her 7-year-old daughter in the leg. She described dozens of bullets ripping through the walls and expressed fear regarding her family's continued safety from neighboring residences. Baker is now pleading for help to relocate her family and cover costs related to mental health services.

A Colorado man who went missing in East Nashville over the weekend was found dead Wednesday evening.

Conor Anderson arrived in Nashville on Saturday and checked into the Millennium Maxwell House hotel. Hours later, he was observed speaking with Metro police officers while located in East Nashville. A body camera video shows his last known interaction with him before his disappearance in Nashville.

Officers were called to a duplex located in the 1600 block of Treutlan Place, near McFerrin Park. The call occurred around 2:30 a.m., after reports that shots had been fired into an East Nashville home.

A juvenile was injured after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting that occurred in East Nashville early Monday morning. Metro Police issued the report regarding the incident.

Police are investigating a second stabbing that occurred in a week, taking place in East Nashville. Following the incident late Friday night, a man was hospitalized.

The Nashville Department of Transportation has released updated plans for major safety improvements on Gallatin Pike in East Nashville.

A woman is accused of running over a police officer working security at a Walmart in East Nashville after allegedly stealing $45. The officer was hit by a car during a shoplifting incident.

Three individuals were arrested in East Nashville following a drug investigation at an apartment. Law enforcement seized cocaine and fentanyl during the operation.

Three individuals on the housing authority's 'banned list' were arrested after authorities discovered drugs and firearms in a vacant apartment in East Nashville. The incident involved suspected drug sales from the unoccupied property.

TriStar Health is preparing to open a freestanding emergency room in East Nashville at the beginning of August.

A credit card was stolen from a vehicle in East Nashville, and the suspect was arrested after making a purchase at a fast-food restaurant. The purchase provided authorities with the lead needed to identify and apprehend the burglary suspect.

NDOT has installed new Toronto barriers in downtown and East Nashville to enhance biker safety. A councilman noted that additional safety improvements are still required.

A woman's car was stolen in East Nashville exactly one month after it was broken into at an apartment complex. Authorities are now searching for suspects linked to the theft.

Janet Heller was attacked by Dexter, a rescue dog adopted by her and her husband over two years ago as an emotional support dog, resulting in severe injuries.

Nashville Electric Service (NES) expanded tree trimming efforts to reduce power outages, but critics argue the policy risks property damage. A recently trimmed tree fell on an East Nashville home in July, raising concerns about the 15-foot clearance zone and trimming techniques. Residents like Taya Mashburn expressed worries about safety and transparency, while NES reiterated its focus on preventing outages.

Buffalo Exchange, a popular thrift store, is opening a second location in Music City. The new store will be situated in East Nashville, across the river.

An Alabama-based burger chain, Joyland, has closed its East Nashville and Sylvan Park locations. The company thanked customers in a social media statement, attributing closures to rising property taxes, rent prices, and failed negotiations. Over a dozen restaurants in Nashville have shut down this year.

A silo in East Nashville was covered in white supremacist graffiti from the Patriot Front group for weeks before being painted over with Pac-Man imagery. The city gave the property owner a deadline to cover the graffiti, which was eventually done, though the website URL remained faintly visible.

Nashville has started construction on its first 'Choose How You Move Complete Street' project along the Chestnut Street Corridor, adding safer crossings, bike lanes, and improved sidewalks. The voter-approved initiative aims to enhance safety and connectivity between Midtown, East Nashville, and downtown, with completion expected by year-end.

A child was injured after a bullet struck an apartment in East Nashville. Police confirmed the incident occurred overnight.

White supremacist graffiti linked to Patriot Front has been on a silo in East Nashville for weeks. The city says the property owner is responsible for removal, and a property standards case has been opened with a deadline for re-inspection by Monday.

A man was charged with throwing a firework at officers during a traffic stop in East Nashville at South Fourth Street and Fatherland Street.

A house fire in East Nashville resulted in one death after firefighters rescued the occupant. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Nashville Fire Department.

A man was killed in a house fire in East Nashville, leaving neighbors grieving. The fire left a once-bustling porch silent, where neighbors previously exchanged waves and brief conversations.

One person died after being rescued from a fire in East Nashville on Friday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and rescued an occupant and two dogs, but the victim later died at Skyline Medical Center. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

TWRA provided safety tips following coyote sightings in East Nashville. News 2 reported bear sightings in Middle Tennessee recently, but East Nashville residents are encountering coyotes in their community.

A new greenway is proposed to enhance connectivity in East Nashville. The project could be implemented in one area of Nashville.

A man named Montez Ridley was arrested for assaulting a Dollar General employee in East Nashville on May 7. During the attack, the employee's cell phone was stolen, and a suspect handed a gun to Ridley before an employee retrieved the gun and shot one suspect. Police are investigating the second suspect, and Ridley faces charges for felony aggravated robbery due to his prior convictions as a felon.

An Indiana man who traveled to Tennessee for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been reported missing after leaving his short-term rental in East Nashville early Thursday morning. Police and his family are seeking public assistance in the search.