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Nashville 911
Coverage of Nashville 911 in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville 911 dispatcher uses tracking technology to rescue stranded boaters on Percy Priest Lake
A Nashville 911 dispatcher used the Prepared 901 platform and What3Words app to rescue three people stranded on a sinking boat during a storm on Percy Priest Lake. The technology enabled real-time location tracking and live video assessment, allowing rescue crews to locate the group and bring them to safety.
- 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.