downtown Nashville
Coverage of downtown Nashville in the Nexus archive.
- Downtown Nashville joins NYC and Washington, D.C. in some of the nation’s most concentrated housing growth
Downtown Nashville ranks third in the nation for concentrated housing growth since 2020, with 8,470 new units, according to a report by Urban Wire. The area has seen an 110% increase in housing units, while a Zumper report notes Nashville remains Tennessee's most expensive rent market.
- Pedestrian identified in fatal crash after hit by pickup truck in downtown Nashville
A pedestrian was killed by a pickup truck in downtown Nashville on June 27. The Metro Nashville Police Crime Laboratory has identified the pedestrian.
- Police identify woman killed in pedestrian crash in downtown Nashville
A 50-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian crash in downtown Nashville. Police confirmed she was struck while walking in a lane of travel.
- Woman seriously injured in pedestrian-involved crash in downtown Nashville
A woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Nashville. The incident occurred in the downtown area and involved a pedestrian.
- Downtown Nashville sees second fatal shooting in less than a week
Downtown Nashville experienced a second fatal shooting in less than a week at a downtown hotel. The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating the incident.
- New TPAC, Nashville Yards hotel among projects advancing in downtown Nashville
The Downtown Code Design Review Committee approved five projects, including the New TPAC and Nashville Yards hotel, advancing major downtown Nashville developments.
- Family shattered after 12-year-old Damarion Morehead killed in Downtown Nashville shooting
A 12-year-old boy named Damarion Morehead was shot and killed in downtown Nashville by a 24-year-old man. His family is described as shattered by the incident.
- Family mourns 12-year-old killed in downtown Nashville shooting
Damarion Morehead, a 12-year-old, was shot and killed during a fight near the intersection of Rep. John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville. Family members are mourning his death and struggling to process the loss.
- 70% of downtown Nashville trash is liquid
70% of downtown Nashville's trash is liquid. Metro leaders are working to mitigate the growing trash problem in the area.
- 24-year-old apprehended in connection to fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy downtown
A 24-year-old was apprehended in connection to the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in Downtown Nashville. Detectives confirmed the arrest in the case.
- Council member says deadly downtown shooting highlights need for safety investments
A 12-year-old boy was shot dead in downtown Nashville on Sunday night, prompting Metro Council Member Jacob Kupin to call for increased safety investments.
- 12-year-old critically injured in shooting near downtown Nashville, police say
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting near downtown Nashville on Sunday evening, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department.
- Child in extremely critical condition after shooting in downtown Nashville, police say
A child was shot in the head in downtown Nashville after a fight among a group of young people escalated, leaving the child in extremely critical condition. Police are investigating the incident.
- Two teenagers arrested after BB gun shootings injure two downtown
Two teenagers were arrested in Downtown Nashville following two BB gun shootings that injured two people. The incidents occurred in the downtown area, and the suspects are now in custody.
- 2 pedestrians hit by vehicle in downtown Nashville: MNPD
Two pedestrians were injured in a hit-and-run vehicle crash in downtown Nashville, according to the MNPD.