East Nashville

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.