Two days after a bomb erupted in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, the officers at the scene shared a chilling account of that night.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper Enters Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
Nashville Mayor John Cooper moved into quarantine today after learning of a positive COVID-19 test for his wife, Laura.
After Waiting To Go Public, Nashville Police Chief Defends Handling Of 2019 Tip Regarding Bomber
Nashville Police Chief John Drake is defending the investigative work by his department, and he says he thinks they essentially did all they were legally allowed to do in August 2019 when warned about downtown bomber Anthony Warner.
Here’s What We Still Don’t Know About Nashville’s Christmas Day Bombing
Law enforcement agents have confirmed that Anthony Warner is believed to have set off a bomb in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning. The blast damaged dozens of buildings and disrupted internet and cell service for hundreds of miles.
4 Takeaways From Nashville Mayor’s New Transportation Plan
In Metro Nashville’s new 348-page transportation plan, Mayor John Cooper and his top advisors detail a vision for a system overhaul that puts improvements within reach of over 90% of the population.
Nashville Council Blesses Mayor’s Transportation Plan, A First Step Toward Finding Grants To Fund It
The pandemic cut Nashville’s bus ridership by half compared to last year. But Mayor John Cooper’s transportation plan is gaining momentum after the Metro Council voted to support his proposal.
John Drake, Longtime Nashville Officer, Will Become Chief Of Metro Police
The Metro Nashville Police Department has a new leader after a months-long, nationwide search that ultimately isn’t venturing far for the selection. Interim Chief John Drake is dropping the word “interim” from his title, Mayor John Cooper announced Monday. Drake has run the department since former Chief Steve Anderson retired in August.
Nashville Mayor Releases Policing Policy Commission Report, Setting Blueprint For Next Chief
The 40-page report sets four overarching goals that Mayor John Cooper says will help police “reduce the use of force, build trust across all of Nashville’s neighborhoods, and enhance public safety.”
Nashville Leaders Say ‘The Time For Debate Is Over’ On Mask-Wearing
COVID-19 is so widespread in Nashville that Mayor John Cooper says government alone can’t fix the problem. Rather, he and other local officials are urging — even pleading with — residents to use the one tool that’s been proven to work: wearing a mask.
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Five Finalists For Nashville Police Chief
WPLN News took a deep dive into each finalist’s history, to get a better idea of how they might run MNPD.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM