NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — UPDATE: BNA air traffic control has since reopened the tower and the airfield has returned to normal operations
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At around 1 a.m. on Monday, the FAA notified the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority that the Air Traffic Control Tower would be closed due to a shortage in air traffic controller staffing.
This will impact all flights at BNA.
You should confirm your flight status directly with your airline before heading to the airport today.
Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

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