NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville police officers are handling the discovery of a body on the Nissan Stadium property.
The scene consists of a dead individual found inside a tent near Lot M. A spokesperson with the Metro Nashville Police Department clarified to NewsChannel 5 that the body wasn't wrapped in a tarp, but there was a tarp covering found near the body. No foul play is suspected, police said.
Police said the person who died was an unhoused man who hadn't been seen for a couple of days. Those who knew him were attempting to locate him.
Right now, the new Tennessee Titans stadium is under construction.
This story has been updated. We will keep updating as we know more.
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