NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An officer at the Downtown Detention Center has reportedly been assaulted inside the jail.
According to police, the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. and the officer is currently being treated at Vanderbilt.
We will update as more information comes in.
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Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston