Nashville Fire Department

Severe weather caused flash flooding in parts of Metropolitan Nashville, leading to multiple water rescues by the Nashville Fire Department, which saved seven stranded residents. The department emphasized the dangers of flash flooding and urged the public to avoid driving through flooded roadways.

A house fire in Nashville's Brentwood area damaged two homes overnight. Firefighters contained the flames to the original house at 2077 Sherbrooke Lane and prevented spread to adjacent properties. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

A 17-year-old boy died after drowning at a Tennessee quarry following a cliff jump. The private property, managed by Scuba Nashville, prohibits cliff jumping and swimming, but the teen's actions led to an 'avoidable accident' according to police. Friends attempted to rescue him, but he lost consciousness and drowned.

A 17-year-old died after drowning at a private Tennessee quarry following a cliff jump. The quarry's management, Scuba Nashville, prohibits such activities and stated the accident was avoidable. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The Nashville Fire Department graduated 53 new firefighters on Friday during a ceremony held at Madison Church of Christ. The event marked the completion of their training program.

Nashville firefighters saved a business after a city street sweeper spotted flames and called 911. The fire was contained to one room, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Nashville has not implemented promised riverfront safety upgrades, including a permanent barrier and lighting, over a year and a half after allocating $1.5 million for the project following Riley Strain’s drowning. Councilman Jacob Kupin has criticized delays, while the Nashville Fire Department states work on fencing is ongoing but no full timeline is provided.

Nashville Fire Department is investigating an incident between a member of its medical staff and a patient. The event occurred around 5 a.m. on Monday, and the medic involved was examined afterward, though no additional details were disclosed.

A 17-year-old named Evan Marsch died after jumping from a cliff at Bellevue Quarry in Nashville. Police and fire departments responded to the scene, where witnesses reported Marsch became unresponsive and sank after the jump. His body was recovered 55 minutes after emergency services were called.

A 17-year-old boy died after a cliff-jumping accident at a Nashville quarry over the weekend, according to police. The incident occurred at Bellevue Quarry, where officers and firefighters responded to the scene. The teen, identified as Evan Marsch, was with three friends at the time.

Three people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in a dog attack in Nashville, Tennessee. The victims were bitten by a neighbor’s pit bull and transported to a hospital. Metro Animal Care and Control is investigating the incident.

A mother and six children were displaced after an early-morning fire damaged a duplex in Nashville, Tennessee. The fire was contained to one room with no injuries reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the family. The cause is under investigation, with initial suspicion pointing to an electrical origin.

Authorities in Nashville are searching for a man who allegedly set a fire inside a Walmart Supercenter on June 26. The suspect, described as a man aged 21-35 with short dreadlocks, is believed to have used lighter fluid and clothing to ignite a trash receptacle before leaving the store. No injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished by employees.

The Nashville Fire Department is investigating an arson incident at a Walmart Supercenter in Dickerson Pike. Fire investigators responded to a fire in the receptacle aisle on June 26.

A fire damaged multiple commercial units in Donelson early Monday morning. Firefighters contained the flames to a few units without injuries, and the cause is under investigation. The building, previously residential condos, now houses several businesses.

Tenn. fire captain Tony Murrell donated a kidney to his sister Tabula Lowe in 2020 before her death in 2023. He created a documentary titled 'A Sister's Gift' to honor her and promote organ donation, raising over $20,000 for kidney research and hosting a premiere at the Belcourt Theatre.

A firefighter was hospitalized after battling a fire at a duplex in Hermitage, displacing a Nashville resident. The Nashville Fire Department and Red Cross responded to the incident, with the cause of the fire under investigation.

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 died after a house fire in East Nashville, Tennessee, where firefighters rescued him and his two dogs. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the man's identity has not been released.

A family of eight, including six children, lost their Nashville home in a fire that started on a side deck and spread to the attic. Everyone escaped unharmed, but the home is expected to be a total loss. The Red Cross is assisting the family while firefighters investigate the cause.

One person died after being rescued from an early morning house fire in North Nashville. Firefighters rescued the occupant and two dogs but the individual later died at Skyline Medical Center. The Nashville Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

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.

A fire in an apartment at The Trails Apartments in Nashville caused residents to evacuate but was contained to one unit with no injuries. The fire originated on the carpet of the unit, and the cause remains under investigation.

Tennessee Task Force 2 with the Nashville Fire Department sent four canine search teams to Memphis for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Foundational Skills Assessment. The training evaluates critical capabilities needed for disaster search certification, including locating victims, navigating obstacles, and responding to handler commands.

A robbery attempt at the Ford Ice Center in Antioch escalated into gunfire, striking the ice rink and Nashville Fire Department headquarters. Two suspects, Rashaad D. Compton and Mohammed Al Maleki, were charged with crimes including aggravated robbery and vandalism. The incident occurred near a community area frequented by families and children.

A fire overnight in Bellevue, Tennessee, severely damaged a home, rendering it unlivable. The family evacuated safely, but the structure and roof were destroyed, and a neighboring house was also affected. The cause remains under investigation.

A man was shot in the face in Nashville, Tennessee, crashed his vehicle, and later jumped out of an ambulance. He attempted to carjack another person and fight officers before being taken into custody. The shooter was also arrested.

A man was shot in the face in Nashville, crashed his vehicle, and later jumped out of an ambulance before attempting to carjack another person and fight police. Both the victim and the shooter fled the initial scene, and authorities later took the injured man and the shooter into custody.

A 74-year-old Nashville man died after a fire spread from his screened-in porch, which he had lit to warm up. His 71-year-old brother-in-law sustained minor burns and smoke inhalation. Neighbors noted the absence of a nearby fire hydrant, with the closest one over 800 feet away, exceeding standard fire code requirements.

A man was shot in the face in Nashville, crashed his vehicle, jumped from an ambulance, and attempted to carjack a vehicle before being arrested. The incident involved a suspected shooter who was later apprehended, and the victim was taken to Skyline Hospital for treatment.

A deadly house fire in Donelson, Nashville, resulted in one death and significant property damage. Firefighters found a deceased male inside, while two others were hospitalized—one from the home and two firefighters with elevated heart rates. The cause of the fire and the deceased person's death are under investigation.