Police have been searching for a suspect who slipped inside a home and started shooting.
The incident happened just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Greenwood Avenue in East Nashville.
Investigators said a man was sleeping when he woke up to a loud noise.
The armed man shot the homeowner once and then fled.
The victim was rushed to the hospital with injuries.
Anyone with information has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463).