AT&T is still recovering from the massive damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing. The blast knocked out service across the region. Although service is largely restored, experts say the incident is a reason to rethink how we design crucial networks. When service was wiped out, residents, businesses and law enforcement across the state were […]
Nashville Bombing: Here’s The Growing List Of Recovery Resources, And How You Can Help
A $2 million federal grant announced Friday is the latest boost to an array of recovery efforts in response to the Nashville Christmas morning blast.
The Latest: Nashville Bombing Impacts 400 Downtown Residents; FBI Investigates Anthony Warner’s Writing
A census of the blast zone finds that seven buildings are too unsafe to be occupied, and two are in danger of collapsing.
Metro Police Find Inactive Device In Southeast Nashville
Neighbors of a home in southeast Nashville were asked to evacuate early this morning as police investigated a possible bomb that was later determined to be an inactive or hoax device.
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.
911 Calls Help Clarify Nashville Bombing Timeline
WPLN News has obtained audio from several 911 calls, which help to clarify the timeline of the Christmas morning bombing in downtown Nashville. The first comes at 5:26 am, from a man inside a 2nd Avenue apartment. He reports gunfire that seems to be taking place in his own building. But minutes later, a nearby […]
Nashville Bomber’s Girlfriend Warned Police About Him In 2019
Anthony Warner’s girlfriend told police that he “was building bombs in the RV trailer at his residence,” according to a police report filed in August 2019. Yet Nashville police did not make contact with Warner after the incident.
Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Suspected Target Was AT&T
One of the first police officers to respond to the Christmas morning bombing in Nashville realized the significance of where the RV was located. Metro Police have released excerpts from body camera footage collected before and after the incident.
Was The Nashville Bomber A ‘Domestic Terrorist?’ It Depends On Who You Ask
Officials have shied away from calling the Christmas Day bombing an act of domestic terrorism while they continue to investigate potential motives. And many people are asking: Why?
AT&T Restores Most Of Its Consumer Service, Waives Overage Fees
AT&T says it’s made “significant progress” to restore service, but the downtown data center damaged in the Christmas morning explosion has lost its connection to the commercial power grid and suffered structural damage.
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