Badly decomposed body found near the Bordeaux Landfill on Friday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police say a badly decomposed body was found near the Bordeaux Landfill on Friday.

According to police, there were drugs and a bicycle found near the body. The medical examiner will be investigating the cause of death.

We will update as more information comes in.

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