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Nashville Deputy Assaulted by Inmates at Downtown Detention Center, Investigation Underway
A deputy assigned to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office was victim to an attack by two inmates at the downtown Nashville jail this Thursday morning. WSMV reports that the incident, occurring around 10:40 a.m., involved Facility Officer Christopher Ashburn at the Downtown Detention Center. Transported to Vanderbilt University Medical...
Nashville Sheriff's Office: Deputy hospitalized in stable condition after jail assault
An officer at the Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff's Office is in stable condition after an incident with two jail inmates Thursday, officials said Friday morning. Christopher Ashburn was assaulted by the two inmates around 10:40 a.m. Thursday, according to a Davidson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. The spokesperson declined to answer questions...
Man charged with killing ex-wife in 2021 dies in prison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The man accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife in 2021 died in prison this month. The murder of Michaela Carter led to her family suing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County over the police officers’ handling of her pleas for help against Leggett, against whom she had an order of protection.
Davidson County Register of Deeds Office closes early due to global tech shutdown
The Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Office reports that its electronic. recording of documents has been halted by the global tech outage that has shut down. airports, banks, and other institutions. Register of Deeds Karen Johnson announced this. afternoon that the office is closing at 2:30 p.m. today. Microsoft...
Nashville officer hospitalized, inmates accused of assault
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Nashville facility officer was allegedly assaulted by two inmates Thursday morning. Facility Officer Christopher Ashburn is being treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after the incident, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) reports. Deputies say Ashburn was assaulted by two Downtown Detention Center inmates...
Lane Closures and Road Construction 7-19-25-2024
July 18 – 24, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Metro Trustee’s office offers tax freeze program
NASHVILLE, TN — Trustee Erica S. Gilmore and the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee are taking proactive steps to help residents of Nashville and Davidson County take advantage of the higher Property Tax Freeze program. Starting July 2024, the qualifying income limit for the Property Tax Freeze program will...
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