NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville police are warning people about the dangers of fentanyl and other substances on Nashville streets after responding to 6 fatal overdoses in 24 hours.
The Metro Nashville Police Department said the overdoses came from different areas of the city and involved different drugs. Authorities are urging the public to never assume they know what is in street drugs, warning that even a small amount of fentanyl can be deadly.
OVERDOSE AWARENESS: In the last 24 hours, the MNPD has responded to 6 fatal overdoses. All from different areas and from different drugs. Yesterday, Neighborhood Safety Unit Sergeant Anthony Cucci and partnering Metro agencies distributed 300+ overdose reversal kits to affected… pic.twitter.com/K4HdPn1yvw
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) July 16, 2026
Yesterday, Neighborhood Safety Unit Sergeant Anthony Cucci and partnering Metro agencies distributed more than 300 overdose reversal kits to affected neighborhoods.
Naloxone is available for free at the Metro Public Health Department. There are also 428 locations across Davidson County equipped with ONEboxes, each containing 2 doses of Narcan.
Anyone needing help with addiction or resources can contact the Community Overdose Response Team at 615-687-1701.
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