Photos: Explosion rocks downtown Nashville. U.S. Attorney Don Cochran said in a Friday afternoon news conference that he had been in contact with Acting U.S. Attorney General Jeffery Rosen, who said he was devoting the entire resources of the Department of Justice to help. Media staging is at 2nd Avenue south and KVB. 2 of 9. K-9 teams are doing protective sweeps. The American Red Cross of Tennessee announced that it was working with officials to open … A K-9 team works in the area of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 25. "This is when we show the world who we are. An AT&T spokesman confirmed the outage was linked to the explosion: “Service for some customers in Nashville and the surrounding areas may be affected by damage to our facilities from the explosion this morning. Metro Nashville Public Works employees clean up debris in front of businesses along Broadway as investigators continue to examine the explosion site on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Anthony Q. Warner, 63, has been identified as the bomber and died in the Christmas day explosion, authorities said. I-65 southbound near the I-24 interchange on the east side of town is also closed. She took her cat Mavis but left her valuables behind. “We’re here to stand in solidarity with the people of Nashville to say we love Nashville and we love Tennessee.”, NASHVILLE EXPLOSION: Residents capture confusion, chaos in moments after downtown explosion, NASHVILLE EXPLOSION: Downtown streets closed to traffic as investigation continues. We're putting everything we have into finding who was responsible for what happened here today.". The mayor called 2020 Nashville’s hardest year ever, but he's confident the city can band together in times of catastrophe and heartache. The FBI is investigating after a massive explosion rocked downtown Nashville early on Christmas Day. An explosion rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas morning, sending shattered glass and debris over a wide area and rocking nearby buildings Nashville Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron told The Associated Press that 63-year-old Anthony Q. Warner, a Tennessee resident, was under investigation in relation to the blast Two workers walk down the street at the end of 2nd Ave North to board up a window, damaged from the explosion, at 2nd Ave North in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The blast sent black smoke and flames billowing from the heart of downtown Nashville’s tourist scene, an area packed with honky-tonks, restaurants and shops. The scene on Second Avenue North shortly after an explosion in the area on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Investigators walk through the scene of the Second Avenue explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Explosion rocks downtown Nashville Updated 3:32 PM ET, Fri December 25, 2020 A vehicle burns following an explosion in downtown Nashville on Friday, December 25. Windows are blown out in a building near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. Nashville's mayor has described the aftermath of a 'deliberate' explosion that rocked the city's Downtown on Christmas morning, sending three people to … NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Snowboarders and sledders, rather than drivers, made their way down a sleet-coated Rosebank Avenue in East Nashville Monday. And that's not typical of terrorism, generally terrorism is to sow fear among people. Nashville Metro police officer Brenna Hosey wipes away tears after speaking about how she and fellow officers James Luellen, left, and James Wells, right, saved lives before the explosion on Christmas Day. Bundle up! A building is damaged near the area where an explosion was reported on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a … Some tourists were seen riding horse-drawn carriages on the open streets just blocks away from the eerie destruction. The "tissue" found near the site had to be examined to confirm if human. Photos: Explosion rocks downtown Nashville. FILE -- Emergency personnel work near the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. A spokesperson for Nashville International Airport tells News 2 that the airport has activated enhanced security protocols after an explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning. A massive explosion rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.. Yellow tape and a fence is placed at the ends of 2nd Ave North as police officers block the entrances and workers reconstruct the buildings damaged from the December 25 explosion in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The outages were reported several hours after an explosion in downtown Nashville that took place near an AT&T facility. Smoke billows downtown after an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Her Christmas tree was still on inside. He said the hostel is damaged but did not go into details. Williams said she, her spouse and family left the lofts in their pajamas. 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner was killed when he detonated an explosive in his RV outside an AT&T building on Christmas morning. Copyright 2021 Nexstar Inc. All rights reserved. He believes based on photos shared publicly by MNPD the RV is at least 10 years old. “The President is grateful for the incredible first responders and praying for those who were injured," Deere said in a statement. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. Damage is seen along 2nd Ave. N. in downtown Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. Drake said the department had received no threats prior to Friday's explosion, calling it a "total surprise" with no known motive as of Friday evening. They headed to Nissan Stadium and waited. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. Law enforcement authorities searched the home Dec. 26. Wind chill values are expected to be as cold as -5 to -10 degrees. AT&T service in Nashville and Middle Tennessee was affected for many customers Friday, said company spokesperson Jim Greer, citing damage to facilities from the explosion. Nashville is turning from relief to resolve, Mayor John Cooper said Friday evening after an early morning explosion downtown upended Christmas Day and caused destruction for several blocks. Traffic downtown is restricted. Possible human remains found after 'intentional' explosion in downtown Nashville A bomb exploded in downtown Nashville yesterday. Here's what we know about the incident: Bomber identified in Christmas explosion. … He said it is too soon to know whether any specific buildings had been targeted. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Wind Chill Advisory in effect for areas west of Interstate 65 through 9 am Tuesday morning. Drone photos from Dec. 30, 2020, show the scope of the damage after a bomb was detonated in Nashville on Christmas Day. WeGo says the move comes as a precautionary measure made by law enforcement as authorities continue to investigate. ", He looked out the window and said he saw a "huge fireball" rising up behind an AT&T building on Second Avenue and Commerce Street — describing it almost as "wide as the building itself.". 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner was killed when he detonated an explosive in his RV outside an AT&T building on Christmas morning. There was no evidence of any shooting, but officers and witnesses heard a broadcast coming from the RV giving a dire warning: “Evacuate now. … Be prepared when severe weather strikes, download the free News 2 StormTracker App. The outage affected 911 access in several jurisdictions across the region throughout the day. Downtown windows are broken following an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. As Nashville Fire continues to evaluate the buildings around the blast site for structural safety, Chief William Swann said that "many" residents had been displaced. 2 of 9. The American Red Cross of Tennessee announced that it was working with officials to open a shelter for victims. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nashville Metro police officers Michael Sipos, speaks about how he and fellow officers, Amanda Topping, left, James Luellem, Brenna Hosey, right, saved lives before the explosion on Christmas Day. “Nurses and doctors have been in the lead, and now our police force, and certainly our firemen, are catching up,” he told The Tennessean. "We will find out who did this," FBI Special Agent in Charge Matt Foster said at a Friday afternoon news conference. She recalled hearing the announcement warning of a bomb and to evacuate. Chief John Drake speaks during a press conference held in the intersection of Second Ave. and Korean Veterans Blvd. The force of the explosion knocked an officer to the ground and gave another officer what police hope is temporary hearing loss. The areas affected are bounded by James Robertson Parkway, Fourth Avenue North, Broadway and the Cumberland River. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Cooper called 2020 “the year of the first responder.”. Investigators continue to examine the site of the Christmas explosion on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Anthony Q. Warner, 63, has been identified as the bomber and died in the Christmas day explosion, authorities said. Drake celebrated the work his officers did to evacuate nearby buildings when the situation was fluid and uncertain early this morning. The seemingly deliberate act included a warning message blaring from an RV. Shards of glass and windows blown out hundreds of yards from 2nd Av. ATF, Metro Nashville Police, and the FBI search a home on Bakertown Drive in connection with the Christmas Day explosion on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Antioch, Tenn. ATF, Metro Nashville Police and the FBI search a home on Bakertown Drive in connection with the Christmas morning explosion on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Antioch, Tenn. Law enforcement personel investigate the Christmas Day explosion on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Anthony Quinn Warner, who went to Antioch High School in 1974, was a person of interest in a Nashville investigation. "One more event in Nashville's 2020," he said. pic.twitter.com/tocdpHWFgj, Here’s another video from Buck McCoy from downtown #Nashville. Authorities say the explosion was deliberate and intentional. Authorities believe an RV parked on Second Ave. caused the explosion in an “intentional act,” and several blocks in downtown Nashville are sealed off as the FBI, and other local, state and federal agencies continue their investigation. Start the day smarter. Let's get on to tackling problems and create the greatest city in the country.". Counties reporting power outages as of late Monday night were Bedford, Coffee, Moore, Giles, Lincoln, Cannon, Overton, Picket, and Fentress. Stay with News 2 for continuing coverage of the downtown Nashville bombing. “We don't know yet what motivated this terrible crime,” Cooper said in an interview with The Tennessean Friday afternoon. My god. Andrew Carr, who is staying at the Viridian apartments on Fourth Avenue and Church Street, told The Tennessean he jumped out of bed when he heard what sounded like a "giant thunderclap. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the lead in the investigation. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. Then, the voice started a 15-minute countdown. Widespread outages and search for clues continue following Nashville explosion: "The ... "We have two portable cell sites operating in downtown Nashville with numerous ... CBS News App Open. They were at Second Avenue and Broadway when they saw a fireball fly over the AT&T building on Second Avenue. The areas affected are bounded by James Robertson Parkway, Fourth Avenue North, Broadway and the Cumberland River. Three people were hospitalized with injuries. The officers spoke at a press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro Police Chief John Drake, left, and officers Amanda Topping, Michael Sipos, James Luellen, Brenna Hosey, and James Wells spend a moment in a group hug after the press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officer James Wells speaks about how he and fellow officers saved lives before the explosion on Christmas Day. The owner of the nearby Nashville Downtown Hostel told The Tennessean guests were evacuated to Nissan Stadium for shelter. They redirected a man walking his dog along the street. Aaron confirmed investigators believe the recording heard by witnesses originated from the vehicle. "We are in contact with law enforcement and working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service," Greer said. The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp announced Friday afternoon a $10,000 contribution toward a reward that stands currently at $31,000 in the case. “I want to take to 2021 the knowledge we can work together as a city," he said. The explosion was caused by a car bomb carried in a Thor Motor Coach Chateau RV that parked outside an AT&T transmission building on Second Avenue North in downtown Nashville at 1:22 am on December 25, 2020. Four workers start boarding up damaged windows at the end of 2nd Ave North from the explosion on December 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A large explosion was reported in downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. Michael Smalley, executive vice president of Cruise America, the nation’s largest RV rental firm, told The Tennessean that due to the age of the RV, it’s unlikely it was rented out by a company. Williams, who lives in a loft apartment on the third floor, said she heard the sound of loud, rapid-fire gunshots at about 4:30 a.m. After multiple rounds of gunshot sounds, Williams said she called 911. Normal service should resume Saturday, December 26, unless law enforcement advises otherwise. "This was a terrible day, but Nashville has faced other challenges, particularly this year. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Multiple roads are closed in downtown Nashville as authorities continue to investigate an explosion involving an RV that rocked Nashville and surrounding areas on Christmas morning. Mayor John Cooper leaves after a press conference about the Christmas morning explosion Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. These are pictures from 2nd Avenue south. And frankly, Martin did not what know all the fuss was about. A bomb is in this vehicle and will explode.". Downtown Nashville was sealed off on Friday, after a large explosion destroyed several buildings on Christmas morning in what local police said was an “intentional act”. Damage to buildings on First Avenue North, approximately one block away from the explosion reported in the area of Second and Commerce on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Police officers survey the scene on Union Street looking down Second Avenue towards the site of an explosion on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Business owners look at buildings as investigators continue to examine the site of the bombing along Second Avenue North on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. A vehicle destroyed in a Christmas Day explosion remains on the street Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Officials have named 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner as the man behind the bombing in which he was killed, but his motive remains elusive. Buildings shook and windows shattered streets away from the explosion near a building owned by AT&T that lies one block from the company's office tower, a landmark in downtown. Cooper issued a state of civil emergency at the explosion site and the surrounding area, and a curfew that started 4:30 p.m. Friday and went until 4:30 p.m. Sunday. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Multiple roads are closed in downtown Nashville as authorities continue to investigate an explosion involving an RV that rocked Nashville and … Definitely an explosion. "This morning’s attack on our community was intended to create chaos and fear in this season of peace and hope, but the spirit of our city cannot be broken.". Downtown Nashville explosion knocks communications offline Human remains found. “Whoever did it did give fair warning,” Williams said. Shocking aerial photos from Nashville reveal absolute devastation along downtown street after 'intentional' blast rocked the city. I-40 eastbound is also closed at the I-65 interchange on the north side of downtown near Jefferson Street. https://t.co/SmPxzo739a pic.twitter.com/rF2pdiRFXS, Major damage to buildings close to and around scene of huge explosion in #Nashville. An explosion linked to a vehicle occurred at 6:30 this morning outside 166 2nd Ave N downtown. Investigators continue to examine an area near the site of and explosion on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Anthony Q. Warner, 63, has been identified as the bomber and died in the Christmas day explosion, authorities said. suspicious RV parked outside a nearby AT&T building, AT&T service in Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Nashville witness remembers chilling warning from the RV: 'A bomb is in this vehicle', Residents capture confusion, chaos in moments after downtown explosion, Downtown streets closed to traffic as investigation continues. They didn't care about themselves, they didn't think about that, they cared about the citizens of Nashville.". She saw the windows in her loft were blown out. Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake speaks about the departmentÕs handling of the 2019 bomb complaint that involved Anthony Quinn Warner during a press conference on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Investigators continue to examine the site of the bombing along Second Avenue North on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. A vehicle destroyed in a Christmas Day explosion remains on the street Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Officials have named 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner as the man behind the bombing in which he was killed, but the motive has remained elusive. Yihyun Jeong and Brinley Hineman, Nashville Tennessean, Nashville officials resolved to find bombing suspects, learn motive behind explosion, Best & Worst Refinance Mortgage Companies of 2021, These Unsold Jeep Grand Cherokees Are Now Dirt Cheap, Cash back card wipes out interest until mid-2022, © Alan Poizner, Alan Poizner/For The Tennessean. No known suspects nor motive have been announced behind a bomb that detonated inside a parked RV on Nashville's historic Second Avenue near Lower Broadway. There is a bomb. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Broadway east of Fourth Avenue remains closed following the explosion on Christmas morning. By AFP Saturday 26 Dec 2020, 2:09 PM The sound of the explosion Friday morning could be heard miles away, as people reported windows shaking from South and East Nashville. Smoke rises from 2nd Avenue North in downtown Nashville after the explosion. Flights out of BNA Airport in Nashville were halted Friday afternoon due to telecommunications issues associated with the incident. A vehicle is on fire after an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Investigators walk through the scene of the explosion on Second Avenue on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. In a trying year for Nashville, which has seen a tornado and grappled with a deadly global pandemic, Friday's explosion is now the latest threat the city has faced. 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The age of the vehicle could be a giveaway for law enforcement tracing its owner, he said, since not many like that are rolling around, making it “conspicuous.”. At around 6:30 a.m. Friday morning, a large explosion was reported at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Commerce Street. Hide Caption. An RV that looks like one involved in an explosion in downtown Nashville on Christmas is parked in the backyard of a home in Antioch, Tenn., in this Google Maps photo. The downtown area was sealed off with an active investigation underway led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the help of Nashville, state and federal agencies. Mayor John Cooper said he toured the damage, describing broken glass and water mains with insulation "blown up" into the trees. Smoke rises from 2nd Avenue North in downtown Nashville after the explosion. The recording (before the blast) seems to have reduced loss of life. U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper speculated as to the motives of the device's creator on Friday afternoon. Donald Q. Cochran, US Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, speaks during a press conference held in the intersection of Second Ave. and Korean Veterans Blvd. He said this year has brought trials and tests to the city but the glimmer of hope is that “we can do it.”. "It looks like a bomb went off," he said. Downtown Nashville Bombing Is One More Devastating Blow to Already-Struggling Restaurants and Bars. The explosion is believed to be an intentional act. They spoke at a press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officer Amanda Topping speaks about how the explosion went off on Christmas Day during a press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Chief John Drake arrives with other officials for a press conference held in the intersection of Second Ave. and Korean Veterans Blvd. Sunday night as the roads were starting to get slick, Kaitlyn Watson saw many drivers not able to make it up or down the hilly road. Betsy Williams, the owner of the Melting Pot building across the street, told The Tennessean that guests reported the RV was stationed there since Thursday night. The age makes it more easily traceable, he said. to give an update on the downtown explosion on Christmas morning Sunday, December 27, 2020. Windows were broken out from explosion area to Broadway. We can rebuild and get back to normal," he said. Downtown Nashville Explosion Knocks Communications Offline. Smoke rises from downtown after a reported explosion on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Buildings shook in the immediate area and beyond after a loud boom was heard early Christmas morning. Residents in the apartment building, he said, have been put in lockdown. Alarms inside several buildings were heard with water pouring into some buildings with structural damage and broken windows. "We will keep working until the job is done," he said. An Christmas Day explosion caused massive damage on a street in downtown Nashville December 25, 2020, 10:51 AM A motorhome exploded in downtown Nashville Friday, shattering windows and injuring three people in what police described as an "intentional act," as investigators searched for clues among scattered debris. Cooper, at the last update for the evening, said the relief that not more people were injured has now turned to anger and determination to bring those responsible to justice. ATF Police K9 agents examine the top of a building along Union Street as investigators continue to examine the site of the Christmas Day explosion on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Investigators continue to examine the site of the explosion near Fourth Avenue North and Commerce Street on Monday, December 28, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Anthony Q. Warner, 63, has been identified as the bomber and died in the Christmas morning explosion, authorities said. Access to downtown Nashville is restricted as Metro Police and other authorities continue to investigate. The officers spoke at a press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officers Brenna Hosey and James Wells comfort each other after the press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officers Brenna Hosey and James Wells comfort each other as fellow officer James Luellen looks away after the press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officers Amanda Topping, right, holds hands with fellow officer James Wells as they leave the press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Nashville Metro police officers Amanda Topping, left, Michael Sipos, James Luellen, Brenna Hosey and James Wells wait to speak during a press conference on Sunday, December 27, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Two families vacationing in Middle Tennessee for Christmas came to Second Avenue N. Friday afternoon to offer prayers and well wishes to the Nashville community. Smoke billows downtown after an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Smoke billows from the site of an explosion in the area of Second and Commerce Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Three days after a Christmas Day explosion rocked downtown Nashville, investigators are still searching for a motive. Law enforcement members investigate the Christmas Day explosion on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. ", EXCLUSIVE: Nashville witness remembers chilling warning from the RV: 'A bomb is in this vehicle'. Beci Elam with the FBI speaks during a press conference held on First Avenue at Broadway Tuesday, December 29, 2020. … Metro Police Chief John Drake said the six officers at the scene quickly began to evacuate the area, going door-to-door. "It will be some time until Second Avenue is back to normal," he said, reporting at least 41 businesses in the area had been damaged in connection to the explosion.
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