The killing of a Black man accused case of shooting a Nashville police officer was quickly forgotten amid nationwide protests against police brutality. Newly released records shed a bit more light on what happened that night, but they also leave many questions unanswered.
After Review Of Policing In Tennessee, Gov. Lee Proposes More Training, Money For Recruitment
Amid calls to reduce police budgets, Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday that Tennessee will use coronavirus relief money to increase funding for law enforcement. Lee says he’s setting aside $300,000 for 90 scholarships to the state law enforcement training academy.
Recommended Reading: 9 WPLN News Stories On Policing
Scrutiny has again descended on policing tactics, with intense protests and reform efforts playing out across the country and in Middle Tennessee. WPLN News has gathered a set of our stories about policing to provide history and context to the local discussion.
Nashville Protesters March Through Downtown, Led This Time By Immigrant Groups
About 2,000 people marched peacefully in downtown Nashville on Saturday during a day of nationwide protests in response to racism and police brutality. This latest event was organized by the Somali Students’ Association at Middle Tennessee State University. Its members include many from the region’s Muslim community, who say they want to show solidarity with […]
Tear Gas Deployed in Murfreesboro After Peaceful Vigil To Protest Racism
The Murfreesboro Police Department says it was trying to disperse a crowd that had blocked an intersection. A building and an armored vehicle were vandalized, and two people were arrested for violating an emergency curfew order.
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 […]
Nashville Rallies Peacefully Before Vandalism Damages City Hall And Prompts Emergency Curfew
Several thousand people gathered in downtown Nashville on Saturday afternoon for what started as a peaceful demonstration, but that later shifted into violence and vandalism.
Nashville Rally Protests Police Brutality; Then Arrests, Vandalism And Confrontations With City Officers (Updated)
A peaceful “I Will Breathe” rally, which drew thousands of people at War Memorial Plaza, eventually turned destructive as the hours wore on Saturday. Pockets of protesters smashed cars and police used tear gas to disperse some who vandalized Nashville’s City Hall. Police say the area was mostly cleared by about 10:45 p.m.
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