Metro Nashville Police Department

The Metro Arts Commission voted 5-4 to permanently appoint Ashley Bachelder as director. Other major news included the arrest of an East High School student who was found with a loaded, stolen handgun. Separately, four people at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown suffered serious medical complications after receiving potassium instead of bupivacaine anesthetic, leading to an investigation by TBI.

Tasha, a 46-year-old woman, died on Monday afternoon in southeast Nashville after being run over by a semi-truck while sleeping underneath its trailer. Her friends, Kay and Michael Keys, described her as having a good heart and stated that they were part of the unhoused community near the parking area. Police reported that the driver did not stop after running her over.

The Metro Council will consider a bill to restrict Nashville police's use of drones following the MNPD’s trial program in Madison. The proposed ordinance, filed by Sandra Sepulveda, would require future drone programs to be approved by the council after public hearing and limit deployment to specific emergency situations. The proposal addresses growing privacy concerns regarding surveillance technology used by law enforcement.

The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place in Hermitage. This investigation is focused on an event determined to be related to a robbery.

A mother reported that a strange man allegedly tried to lure her 14-year-old son into his car in a West Nashville neighborhood. The alleged incident occurred in Bellevue, and surveillance footage captured the man following the boy near their home. The Metro Nashville Police Department is continuing to review the footage as part of its investigation.

A mother reported that a strange man attempted to lure her son into his car near their home in the Bellevue neighborhood. The alleged incident was captured on surveillance footage and involved a marked car displaying “Local Locksmith.” The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently reviewing video footage as they investigate this alleged abduction attempt.

A Cheatham County deputy fired shots at a car during an attempted traffic stop on Highway 70 near the Davidson County line after the driver fled, believing he was heading toward deputies. Although no one in the vehicle was hurt, the driver's car eventually became disabled, allowing deputies to take the driver into custody. The initial traffic stop had been made through contact from the Metro Nashville Police Department.

Congressman Tim Burchett proposed legislation in the U.S. House to prohibit federal agencies from using automated license plate readers (LPRs), a stance echoed by opponent Michaela Barnett. Growing public anger and local community opposition have stalled plans for citywide LPR deployment in Nashville, despite arguments from the Metro Nashville Police Department about safety benefits.

Police are searching for a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee allegedly involved in an incident on July 27 in Nashville. The vehicle struck and injured 34-year-old Jesus Peraida-Gutierrez near Largo Drive and Wallace Road, with investigators believing the crash may have been intentional. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

A report by the Community Review Board found that while the Metro Nashville Police Department's use of force policies align with some best practices, incidents over two years revealed racial disparities and concerns about training and transparency. The CRB noted that Black Nashvillians were disproportionately subjected to police force, recommending policy updates such as requiring crisis intervention team training and prohibiting officers from using vehicles as impact tools.

A review of the Metro Nashville Police Department’s use of force has prompted eight new recommendations from the Community Review Board. The board raised concerns regarding persistent racial disparities and limitations in access to police data. Additionally, it noted its own limited ability to compel changes within the department.

A 28-year-old man was accused of abandoning a backpack containing more than a pound of suspected marijuana. He was subsequently arrested by the Metro Nashville Police Department after fleeing a crash in Nashville.

A 7-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries following a possible drive-by shooting in Nashville. Gunfire ripped through a duplex on Treutlan Place at approximately 2:30 a.m., with investigators stating that about 30 rounds were fired into the structure. Police are reviewing local surveillance footage to try to establish a description of the shooter’s vehicle.

A man was arrested by police after allegedly crashing into another vehicle and fleeing the scene in Mt. Juliet on Sunday morning. After officers used a photo taken by an involved driver, they identified the 36-year-old suspect and contacted the Metro Nashville Police Department. The suspect admitted to fleeing the crash scene because he lacked a valid driver’s license.

A man, 74-year-old Stephen Slater, killed his stepson, 49-year-old John D. Norman, before shooting himself in a murder-suicide. The shooting occurred late Saturday afternoon on Graceland Drive in Goodlettsville. When first responders arrived at the scene, they found Slater dead; Norman was taken to Skyline Medical Center and later pronounced dead.

A shooting involving a father and son occurred in Goodlettsville, Tenn., resulting in one death and one hospitalization. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is conducting an investigation into the incident, which was reported around 4:42 p.m. on Saturday. Authorities suspect the event was domestic, leading to a large police presence and temporary closure of the area.

Nashville Metro Council advanced a bill to restrict police drone use, requiring council approval and public hearings for routine operations. The proposal follows a recent case where a drone helped locate a mother and child, sparking debate over public safety and privacy. MNPD Chief John Drake opposes the bill, arguing it could hinder emergency responses, while supporters advocate for privacy protections.

Devin A. Rice, 23, was arrested for fatally shooting his 56-year-old co-worker at a U-Haul in Nashville after an argument over a drink. The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Rice faces a criminal homicide charge.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after detectives intercepted him while relocating narcotics to a new storage facility. Law enforcement found 15.7 lbs. of methamphetamine, 5.1 lbs. of fentanyl, and other drugs in his vehicle, leading to charges of felony drug possession and weapon possession.

A 56-year-old man was fatally shot by a co-worker during an argument at a U-Haul business in West Nashville. The shooter fled the scene, and police are searching for him while investigating the incident.

Nashville’s Metro Council is considering a proposal to ban right turns on red in the downtown core and surrounding neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety. The bill, introduced by Council member Sandra Sepulveda, aims to reduce traffic fatalities, as 20 pedestrians have been killed this year. The law change would require a public hearing and two readings before taking effect in five months.

An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 5-month-old Rylan Lewis, last seen on July 31 in Old Hickory. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Metro Nashville Police Department are seeking the child, believed to be with non-custodial parents Heather Davis and Ryan Lewis. Davis is wanted for Custodial Interference.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered child alert for 5-month-old Rylan Lewis, who has been missing from Old Hickory since July 31. The child is believed to be with non-custodial parents Ryan Lewis and Heather Davis, who are described in the alert. Davis is wanted by Metro Nashville Police Department for custodial interference.

Metro Nashville Council will vote on a bill to restrict police drone use following an unapproved pilot program. The bill requires prior approval for drone deployment except in emergencies and expands surveillance technology definitions, addressing concerns over transparency, flight demographics, and data retention.

The family of Dianne Cooper, a woman critically injured in a Nashville Broadway crash, is seeking to identify two bystanders who performed CPR and saved her life. An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light, striking four pedestrians, including Cooper, prompting discussions about pedestrian safety measures like bollards.

An 87-year-old man from Kentucky caused a fatal crash on Nashville's Broadway, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. Tennessee and Kentucky do not enforce age-based driver retesting, relying instead on complaints from families, doctors, or police to review drivers' safety.

Metro Nashville Police Department arrested a woman wanted for striking an off-duty deputy with her car. The arrest occurred after more than a month since the incident.

A woman was stabbed at Whitsett Park in South Nashville on Monday night and is recovering in the hospital with a stab wound to her torso. Metro Nashville Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near the park's entrance. The woman is expected to survive.

Police in Nashville released the identities of pedestrians hit by an 87-year-old driver in a crash on Lower Broadway. The incident killed one pedestrian and injured three others, with ongoing investigations into whether the driver experienced a medical emergency.

Metro Nashville Police Department data shows violent and property crime declined across all Nashville precincts during the first half of 2026. The decline occurred citywide, according to the released data.

Three men were arrested in Nashville over the weekend for allegedly stealing from Home Depot and Lowe’s stores in separate incidents between June and July. The arrests involved stolen merchandise valued between $685 and $1,253, with charges including retail theft, organized retail crime, trespassing, and burglary.

A man was found shot multiple times on Parris Avenue in South Nashville near Trevecca Nazarene University. He was hospitalized in serious condition but is expected to survive; police are investigating and reviewing security footage.

A 2-year-old Tennessee girl drowned in her family's backyard pool after her father reported she ran off while he was changing for a planned swim. Video footage showed she was in the water for about eight minutes before being found unresponsive.

A 2-year-old Tennessee girl drowned in her family’s backyard pool after her father said she ran off while he was changing for a swim. Video footage showed she was in the water for about eight minutes before being found unresponsive, and she later died at a hospital.

The Metro Nashville Police Department's Street Racer Initiative resulted in four arrests, including Derrick Moore, who was charged with drug possession, gun possession, and reckless driving after police discovered marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine laced with fentanyl, a loaded pistol, and $22,000 in cash during a traffic stop. Three other men were arrested for driving-related offenses such as excessive speeding, evading arrest, and drag racing.

An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light in Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock. Three others were injured. The driver and his 90-year-old wife were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light in downtown Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing one, 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock. Three others were injured, and investigators are examining the cause, including a caregiver’s account of the driver’s phone use in the moments before the crash.

An 87-year-old man ran a red light in downtown Nashville, striking four pedestrians. One victim, Timothy Wedlock, 58, died, while three others were hospitalized with varying injuries. The driver, Thomas Cahill, and his 90-year-old wife sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

An 87-year-old man ran a red light in downtown Nashville, killing one person and injuring three others. The driver, Thomas Cahill, struck four pedestrians in the crosswalk, with victims from Australia, Florida, Knoxville, and Parsons, Tennessee. Cahill and his 90-year-old wife sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

One person is dead and three others hospitalized after an 87-year-old Kentucky driver struck pedestrians at the 4th and Broadway intersection in downtown Nashville. The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the incident, and Mayor Freddie O’Connell called it an 'incredibly tragic event.'