Nashville Department of Emergency Communications
Coverage of Nashville Department of Emergency Communications in the Nexus archive.
- T-Mobile outage may affect some 911 calls in Davidson County
A T-Mobile wireless service disruption in Davidson County may affect some customers' ability to make 911 calls. The Nashville Department of Emergency Communications was notified on Monday, and T-Mobile is working to resolve the technical issues. Customers are advised to use alternative phones if 911 cannot be reached.
- ‘Quick-thinking’ emergency responders saved stranded Nashville boaters as inches of rain filled their vessel. Here’s how
A trio of boaters was rescued from Percy Priest Lake after being stranded on a motorless boat during heavy rain. A Nashville Department of Emergency Communications supervisor used live video and what3words technology to guide them to safety while fire crews responded.
- ‘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.