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Nashville Department of Emergency Communications
Coverage of Nashville Department of Emergency Communications in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Y’all stop’: Middle TN officials tell people to ‘do better’ and stop fireworks use after July 4th
Middle Tennessee officials, including Nashville and Gallatin authorities, urged residents to stop using fireworks after July 4th, citing illegal activity and increased complaints. Personal fireworks are prohibited in Davidson County, with departments warning of citations for post-July 4th use.
- Non-emergency phone lines down for some Middle TN dispatch services
Non-emergency phone lines for some Middle Tennessee dispatch services, including Nashville and Columbia departments, are experiencing disruptions. Emergency 911 lines remain unaffected, and alternative contact methods like 311 and hubNashville are recommended. Technical issues with Verizon customers are suspected but not confirmed.