GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Monday night a large police presence was at the Rivergate Mall in Goodlettsville, investigating a call about an active shooter.
A NewsChannel 5 source said the doors were being blocked by police cars and people were walking out of different entrances.
Goodlettsville Police later said they responded to what was only a threat along with Metro Police, and preliminary investigations indicate it was a false call. They searched but could not find anything with an accurate shooter description, believing it to be a hoax.

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