West Nashville
Coverage of West Nashville in the Nexus archive.
- Investigation continues into recent alleged abduction attempt in Nashville
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.
- Man accused of smashing cars, bank window during rampage in West Nashville
Joseph Locke was accused of using large rocks to smash cars and a bank window during a rampage in West Nashville. He reportedly approached five vehicles on West End Avenue and subsequently damaged US Bank and stole beer from Walgreens before being found at Chase Bank. Though originally charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault, his attorney stated these charges were later reduced to two misdemeanor assaults.
- West Nashville family sues Progressive after ice storm dispute leaves home in disrepair
A family located in West Nashville is suing Progressive following a dispute over damage sustained during a past devastating ice storm. The aftermath of the storm continues to impact residents, and the family alleges that their insurance company is refusing to address the disrepair of their home.
- Man charged with criminal homicide after shooting coworker at West Nashville U-Haul, police say
Devin Rice, 23, was charged with criminal homicide after shooting and killing his coworker Fredrick Lytton, 56, at a U-Haul store on Annex Avenue in West Nashville following a verbal argument over a drink. The store remains closed but is set to reopen Thursday, and U-Haul has issued statements expressing shock and offering support to the victim's family and employees.
- Search underway for man who fatally shot co-worker in West Nashville
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.
- One dead in West Nashville crash, intersection closed off
A deadly crash occurred in West Nashville's Trinity Hills neighborhood, resulting in one death and road closures.
- Councilmember pushes for changes after baby found in West Nashville homeless encampment
A Metro Nashville councilmember is advocating for changes in how the city addresses homeless encampments after a 6-month-old baby was discovered in one in West Nashville.
- 6-month-old found in Nashville homeless encampment during extreme heat, councilmember says
A 6-month-old child was rescued from a homeless encampment in West Nashville during extreme heat, according to a Metro Nashville council member.
- I-40 East in West Nashville closed due to crash, TDOT says
Interstate 40 East near White Bridge and Charlotte Pike in West Nashville was closed due to a crash around 5:49 p.m. The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the closure just before 7 p.m., and the shoulder was opened for drivers to pass around 7:10 p.m.
- Melissa's Sir Pizza must relocate after West Nashville property sells
Melissa's Sir Pizza in West Nashville must relocate within 90 days after the property was sold. The family-owned pizzeria, operating for six decades, seeks a new location while maintaining operations and community ties, with plans to relocate by year-end and a GoFundMe for moving costs.