Explosion in downtown Nashville believed to be 'intentional act,' police say

Source: The Hill | December 25, 2020 | Rebecca Klar

Emergency crews responded to an explosion early Friday in downtown Nashville that officials said was linked to a vehicle. 

Police spokesman Don Aaron later said that investigators believe it was an “intentional act,” The Associated Press reported. 

Police said in a tweet the explosion was being investigated by the Metro Nashville Police Department and federal partners. 

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The Metro Nashville Office of Emergency Management told local station WKRN that a parked RV exploded in a riverfront entertainment district and damaged several buildings. Officials told the station that crews were assessing the damage and no injuries were immediately reported. 

Photos of the area shared by the Nashville Fire Department show smoke and flames in the downtown area, and windows broken out in nearby buildings. 

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  • Consistent December 25, 2020 at 11:23 am #45671

    EVERYDAY December 25, 2020 at 2:41 pm #45673

    Last report I heard said 3 people were hurt but not seriously. Police have been given credit for clearing the area beforehand or there could have been more serious injuries or fatalities.

    Already the internet and social media is lit up with conspiracy theories and people pointing fingers. Foe once I wish people wouldn’t get their exercise jumping to conclusions.

    Consistent December 25, 2020 at 6:47 pm #45675

    Consistent December 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm #45676

    Consistent December 25, 2020 at 6:55 pm #45677


    The vehicle that exploded Christmas morning in Nashville broadcast a message shortly before detonation warning people to evacuate the area, police said Friday afternoon.

    Nashville Police Chief John Drake said officers were responding to an emergency call of gun shots in the downtown area around 5:30 a.m. and found an RV with the recording playing.

    Officers evaluated nearby buildings in Tennessee’s capital upon hearing the recording, and shortly after the RV exploded, Drake said at a press briefing.

    The Washington Post reported that a voice could be heard saying, “This area must be evacuated now. If you can hear this message, evacuate now,” according to a video posted on social media.

    The fire department chief said three individuals with minor injuries were taken to hospitals.

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    EVERYDAY December 25, 2020 at 7:19 pm #45678

    Now unofficial reports say human remains were found at the scene. No official confirmation, no details such as identity.

    EVERYDAY December 26, 2020 at 11:24 am #45680

    Meanwhile, silence from Little Donnie. Perhaps he knows or suspects his radical followers are involved.

    ConservativeGranny December 26, 2020 at 7:09 pm #45684

    Possible suspect is a 62 year old Nashville man. They released his name so I’m sure we will be hearing more about the guy soon. I think the bomber is the “remains” found at the scene.

    EVERYDAY December 26, 2020 at 7:54 pm #45685

    Anthony Quinn Warner has been described as a “person of interest” and his home was being searched. What I don’t know is, does law enforcement think Warner is the bomber (and maybe his remains were the ones found) or do they think Warner has some connection to the bomber? They are saying they are looking at several individuals who may be involved.

    This bombing has had some widespread consequences for telephone service including 911. God bless the people working to restore service.

    Consistent December 26, 2020 at 9:36 pm #45687

    EVERYDAY December 27, 2020 at 6:24 pm #45697

    CNN is now saying Anthony Quinn Warner was the bomber and that the remains found at the scene are his.

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