Five of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings will likely undergo at least partial demolition because of damage from the Christmas morning blast. And six more remain at imminent risk of collapse.
Photos: Downtown Nashville Two Weeks After The Devastating Christmas Day Bombing
Two weeks after the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville, the debris has been moved from the roadway. But in many ways, the damage on Second Avenue looks the same. That’s because it was such a destructive hit to the historic district that building owners are only just now beginning the lengthy recovery and rebuilding […]
Rebuilding After Bombing Will Test Resilience Of Downtown Nashville’s Historic District
Many property owners have more questions than answers about the rebuilding, and they’re anticipating a long and expensive process that will test the resilience of Metro officials and the downtown community.
Federal Disaster Aid Approved For Nashville Blast Recovery
Federal disaster aid was approved Tuesday in response to the Christmas morning bombing in downtown Nashville.
Worried About Underground Bombing Damage, Nashville Sends High-Tech Cameras Into Sewer Pipes
Metro Water Services started inspecting underground sewage lines on Monday to assess damage after the Christmas Day bombing. To do it, the agency hired a contractor to send remote-controlled cameras into the pipes.
AT&T Outage Continues, But Company Notes Some Saturday Progress
The devastating downtown Nashville explosion has disrupted AT&T phone and internet service for two days. The company noted some progress on repairs Saturday, although a top Nashville official says it could be more than a day to get everything working.
Curious Nashville: How Overlooked Buildings And Trees Can Reveal Wonderment Around Us
To combat our feelings of isolation and everyday repetitiveness, Curious Nashville is bringing back four short stories that deliver surprises about things we might otherwise overlook.
Nashville’s Lower Broadway Was So Packed Over Labor Day, The City Let People Party In The Streets
On Friday and Saturday nights, thousands of people packed the sidewalks waiting to get into honky tonks, where strict capacity limits are in place because of COVID-19. So on Sunday, the city closed the street to give them space for queuing up.
In Photos: Nashville’s ‘I Will Breathe’ Rally, From Daytime Unity To Nighttime Chaos
Thousands rallied peacefully in Nashville before a few dozen people vandalized police cars and downtown buildings, resulting in multiple arrests Saturday. The WPLN News team brought you live coverage of the “I Will Breathe” rally throughout the day. The latest details available here. Below is a chronological walkthrough of the events told through photos, from […]
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