Water bottles fly through the air. When are you gonna say youre fucking sorry? The officers stare a thousand yards beyond the man. The young women quickly bonded over their shared outrage over the death of George Floyd the Black man who died last week in Minneapolis after a white police officer knelt on his neck. Those who came for justice went home.. Protesters amplified that message in their chants throughout the afternoon. The police seem like robots in this moment, save the fear you can see in some of them. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) A rally in downtown Nashville may have began peaceful, but the night did not end the same way. This comes after the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that have sparked outrage and led to rallies around the country calling for equality and an end to police brutality against African Americans. This isnt right. Photos: Thousands march through downtown Nashville in support of Black Lives Matter movement. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Storm 5 Alert: Several waves of storms though Friday afternoon (3.1.23). NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Protesters in Tennessee's capital set fires inside and outside a courthouse Saturday night and toppled a statue of a former state lawmaker and newspaper publisher who espoused racist views. I dont see how this ends without escalating. Nashville Mayor John Cooper declared a state of civil emergency after protesters set a fire inside Metro Courthouse. Follow here for Sunday updates from the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville. "The Together Movement" and "Pounding 4 . As part of the call for sweeping change to police tactics, activists want eight key policies to be put in place in police departments across the nation. Around 9:30 p.m., the damage moved further downtown. Children played a game of tag as other people walked through the area. I dont want this for my son or the next generation.. MORE:Start the fire sale, Nashville Predators. She appeared on national television throughout the years showcasing her ventriloquism skills. White says a unified message is needed to achieve racial justice. The police stand their ground, and over the next hour the tension boils over into the smashing of cop cars. Customers on the balcony stand and raise their fists in support of the marchers. Loud banging. The hardliners fall back a bit, and the white kids run like they have all day. Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake wrote in a letter to Metro council members that the department will be closely monitoring possible protests planned in Nashville. This is a pattern. She said Sesame Street is able to break down complicated and sensitive topics that children can understand. Reach her at nalund@tennessean.com and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund. Demonstrators hold signs, one directly speaking to the Metro Nashville Police Department, during the March For Justice. Organizers of the latest Nashville event, a vigil and March for Justice, includes the Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University. Somers, along with other protesters, began breaking windows and spray painting graffiti on the courthouse facade. But that's when the rally turned violent, with police cars smashed, windows broken, and graffiti spray painted across buildings and cars. ): 11am 12pm. Protesters have smashed windows of downtown Broadway bars including Margaritaville. (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department). NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Protestors surrounded a Nashville hat store on Saturday following a controversial post on Instagram. But the horses are shaken. We had the opportunity to respond on the George Floyd civil rights protest. A black man in his thirties is walking through pockets of the crowd, yelling, Burn it down or were wasting our fucking time! He assembles a small crowd to march back to Broadway, the citys tourist epicenter, asking white allies to form at the front. "The actions by this small group reflect neither the beliefs of the groups that led todays peaceful assembly nor those of the majority of the attendees. The Nashville Fire Department says four people were treated, and one person taken to the hospital, for heat-related . There are a few black men that seem to want an actual fight, and there are several white men amping up the crowds and encouraging mayhem, steering the energy toward destruction. Protest underway outside the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville (FOX 17 News) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) Protesters are rallying for social justice outside the . When we fight for black lives, were not just fighting for our lives, says White. A post shared by Teens4Equality (@teens.4.equality) on Jun 1, 2020 at 9:08pm PDT. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - To enhance safety and security in the Lower Broadway entertainment district, more than 100 merchants . Gure says he hopes there will be even more protesters today, with a large presence from Middle Tennessees Somali and Muslim communities. In a landmark decision Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, shifting the power to regulate the legality ofabortion procedures to individual states. It was in March of 2020 when Megan got the call from Sesame Street for her to learn their style of puppeteering. CORRECTION: This article initially said the group the teenagers formed was called Girls 4 Change. Rather, it is Teens4Equality.. Thats what really opened peoples eyes to whats been going on in our country, Fuller told local news channel WSMV of the disturbing footage thats led to worldwide protests. Reach Holly Meyer at hmeyer@tennessean.com or 615-259-8241 and on Twitter @HollyAMeyer. The FBI is also urging people to call the FBI Memphis Field Office at 901-747-4300 or go to tips.fbi.gov to submit tips regarding potential violence at any upcoming protest or event. The plan is to meet at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park at 4 p.m. Thursday, have a moment of silence for those who have died, then begin marching to the National Museum of African American Music at 4:30 p.m. Severe storms, flash flooding possible in TN, Fishermen impacted by Old Hickory boating accident, Man free on bond arrested on gun, drug charges, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, WKRN News 2 Now @ 10pm (M-F): 12am 12:30am, Good Morning Nashville Weekends: 7am 9am, Good Morning Nashville 8am (Sat. Piphus said Gabrielle came at a time when racial injustice was making every headline. Two suspects were arrested in Tennessee for sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. The group Teens 4 Equality hopes to bring students and the community together to rally and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Scenes from a Portland Protest Protests and Plague in the Lone Star State Fox News Edits Video to Remove Police With Guns Drawn, Cuffing Innocent Black People Culwell, who as a pedal-tavern. The latest videos from WKRN News 2. Wake up to the day's most important news. White girls climbing telephone poles. However, we just supported the amazing young girls who planned it.Please go to teens.4.equality on Instagram and show them some love !!! They claim if these policies are put into place across the country, police violence would decrease by 72 percent. demonstrators clashed with police one week ago, Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University, Black Musicians March Through Music Row To Protest Racial Inequality And Police Brutality, In Photos: Nashville's 'I Will Breathe' Rally, From Daytime Unity To Nighttime Chaos, Thousands March Through Downtown Nashville In Youth-Led Demonstration Against Systemic Racism, What's Next For A Lead Organizer Of Nashville's 'I Will Breathe' Rally. Wesley Somers, 25, was arrested on charges of felony . UPDATE: Teens 4 Equality is planning a Black Lives Matter protest slated for the 4th of July in downtown Nashville as protesters with the Nashville Freedom rally also gather on Broadway. This comes from pairs of white kids, glee evident even behind their masks. Teens and organizers read poems and gave emotional speeches. Were [Somalis] able to use our voice and were able to use our energy, says Mohamed Gure, an organizer of the protest. The crowd passes The Diner at the intersection of Demonbreun Street and 3rd Avenue South during Nashvilles March for Justice on Saturday, June 6. All rights reserved. Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green, Emma Rose Smith and Mikayla Smith ages 14 to 16 met on social media, Collins told Nashvilles WTVF news station. Protesters are asked to bring signs that read End White Silence or Black Lives Matter.". Two people arrested in Tennessee for alleged sex trafficking of teenage girl. [Watch live video above of the protests]. The Nashville Predators are looking to score a victory Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena. I think about all the white protesters I saw running away, while the black people stood to look fear in the eye. 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The event began with chants and remarks on 3rd Avenue North, where the bridge connects into downtown. Fishermen impacted by Old Hickory boating accident, Man free on bond arrested on gun, drug charges, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Downtown business owners buy extra security for safety of patrons. But Im a 40-year-old white guy my daughters only had to worry for a single night. This one ominously takes hold: The chants begin to ask us how far we are willing to go. The people left in the streets are getting the chaos they came for. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The beloved childrens show Sesame Street aired its first episode in 1969. Metro police said several people have been arrested near the precinct, but they did not give any details on the arrests. Similar rallies have been held across the United States the the days following Floyd's death. The air shakes as unified chants bounce off the walls of buildings on Fourth Avenue. In the court's most closely watched and controversial case in years, a majority of the justices all of whom were appointed by Republican presidentsheld that the right to end a pregnancy was notfound in the text of the Constitution nor in the nation's history. The marchers even received waves and supportive fist pumps from restaurant patrons on downtown rooftops, as the organizers gave short speeches. It's what they want to see in Nashville. These young women, ages 14 through 16, organized this protest which pulled out tens of thousands of people in Nashville. Nashville police estimate about 2,000 people marched downtown on Saturday to protest racism and police brutality. There has to be a more peaceful way, but the more peaceful way was mocked. The teenagers were adamant about not allowing unrest to distract from their cause Thursday and asked attendees to ignore disturbances and to not provoke police, The Tennessean reported. Different chants, a leader calls and the followers calls back: Fuck 12! [The code for law enforcement. Five people, including a Washington, D.C., police officer, died in the attack. I remember that experience so vividly of making children laugh and smile and also learning something. The Predators are 26-22-6. Graffiti is everywhere, with mostly white men in their twenties tagging surfaces with Fuck 12, ACAB, Fuck Trump, and BLM.. A post shared by Ryan Culwell (@ryanculwell) on May 30, 2020 at 6:11pm PDT. The group tells WPLN News the purpose is to stand in solidarity against injustices locally and on a national level. The state Capitol is located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 600 Dr. M.L.K. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By the time we get to the courthouse, it too is tagged and the protest is verging on a riot. Theres finally a clear separation between the cops and the crowd when a white man in his early twenties leaps off a step and kicks a cop in the chest, then disappears behind the black people in the crowd. So far, only two older protesters have showed up. "Those who are having a public defender may not be representing them properly," Jones said. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) Two more protests are scheduled for Middle Tennessee. Is it a protest if its not disruptive? I dream of making it work because I dont want to just tell my boys to dream big, I want to show them how, said Piphus. Watch Live Event Coverage | WKRN News 2 Lillard posts 71 points, 13 3s, then gets drug test Top Stories Predators GM David Poile retiring after season Top Stories Padres player draws first. Anyone who sees anything concerning in Nashville in the days proceeding the inauguration is ask to call 615-862-8600. It looks like demonstrators have painted several messages on a barrier and wall in front of Music City Center. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Americans cannot stand aside. At 10:49 p.m., Metro Police announced that Downtown Nashville had been "essentially cleared." Nashville FOP release statement on the 'indefensible actions' of the Minneapolis Police, Unrest over George Floyds death continues for fourth day. Update at 4:45 p.m. Nashville's march concluded shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday after spirited but peaceful demonstrations across downtown. There's no word whether any protesters were hurt. I finally make my way home, where my daughters are waiting. Jr Blvd.,just south of Bicentennial Mall and about five blocks north of Lower Broadway, the city's honky-tonk entertainment district. Police soon used additional tear gas to push the crowd out of the area - first to the sidewalk, then across the street. Police tweeted the announcement about 8:45 p.m. 8:46 p.m.. Megans character is a 6-year-old Black girl named Gabrielle. They look nervous. Biden and Vice President-electKamala Harris are slated to to take the oath of office Wednesday during a public ceremonyon the West Front of theUnited States Capitol BuildinginWashington, D.C. Weather. WSMV4 Live Newscasts. If you mean our city harm, go home. Protesters say they're upset former Metro officer Andrew Delke accepted a plea deal, rather than go to trial for shooting and killing Daniel Hambrick three years ago. I cant fall in line with either police brutality or burning down the courthouse, so where do I stand? All rights reserved. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on Jan. 13 for inciting an insurrection in the Jan. 6 attack. Daymar Taylor, the young son of a black father, holds a sign that reads, Please, I need my dad.. Other Saturday events are scheduled in Clarksville and in Winchester. She just mentioned how joyous it made her daughter and made her feel special to see someone like her.. Edit: Riot police and police on horse just showed up. But the impression is made that the police will employ whatever show of force the moment calls for. Natalie Allison, Natalie Alund, Brett Kelman,Cassandra Stephenson and Cole Villena contributed to this report. It's unknown at this time how many people were arrested. Some of the images we've captures can be seen below. I finally ask them to point where I should go. The rally will begin at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at 2 p.m. before traveling into downtown. Its members include many from the regions Muslim community, who say they want to show solidarity with African Americans. Program Note:In order to fulfill our obligations to our cable, satellite, and telco partners,on January 12, 2023 WKRN News 2 will begin making its newscasts and locally produced programming, including Local on 2, available on wkrn.com two hours after their live broadcast over-the-air. Watch live: Protesters, supporters gather after Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court Nashville Tennessean 0:00 0:59 In a landmark decision Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned. Law enforcement has ramped up securityconsiderably in preparation for the inauguration. Barricades are still up, too. Court records also show that after Somers was arrested and booked into the Davidson County Jail, he grew proud of himself for his new fame and during a phone call, he called himself a celebrity among the other inmates and had been nicknamed Protest.. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) A Hendersonville man charged with setting the Metro Courthouse on fire during the May 30, 2020, protests has been sentenced to federal prison. Saturdays weather was enough to send some protesters home early five were overcome by heat that reached 94 degrees but organizers say there is still much more work to come. A post shared by Teens4Equality (@teens.4.equality). The first protest in Nashville will occur at Gallatin Pike North and Rivergate Parkway Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second will be at Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way from 2 p.m. to 4. ", MORE: State, city leaders react to violent protests. Water bottles being thrown. We are all enemies now. In a joint statement issued Friday, Drake and THP Col. Matt Perry assured Nashville residents that their agencies will be ready to respond to keep the public safe. The Latest News and Updates in Community Unrest brought to you by the team at WKRN News 2: She was fatally shot by police in Louisville, Ky., on March 13. The men and women who had been asking the hard questions earlier are also gone. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "Those who came for justice went home," writes singer-songwriter Ryan Culwell, who witnessed Saturday's peaceful rally devolve into violent altercations. The scene was surprisingly beginning to de-escalate over the last several mins till riot police just stepped in. That was my very first project.. A post shared by Ryan Culwell (@ryanculwell) on May 30, 2020 at 3:44pm PDT. The threat comes on the heels of the deadly Jan. 6 U.S.. Many of those people are white. Marchers cross the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge during Nashvilles March For Justice. We wanted to show people that no matter how old you are you have a voice and can make a change, Emma Rose Smith told HuffPost. Tense. The SWAT truck forces the crowd toward Broadway, and they seem glad to follow. "Between now and the presidential inauguration on January 20, we will be maintaining a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to the (Tennessee) region.". A peaceful Nashville protest against police brutality transformed into a riot on Saturday. Dozens of speakers, including Nashville Mayor John Cooper, spoke for nearly two hours to a crowd of thousands protesting against police brutality and racism after the death of George Floyd. On Now: WSMV Breaking News. 11:45a.m. update: Except for law enforcement, Tennessee national guardsmenand members of the news media, the state Capitol grounds and the nearby Legislative Plaza arelargely empty on Sunday morning. In the event of a protest, the MNPD said it will monitor activities at the Capitol and work withstate and federal partners to ensure the rights of citizens to hold peaceful rallies and protests are protected, but do not cross into violating the law. Protest outside Nashville Planned Parenthood News / Jun 24, 2022 / 11:04 AM CDT Protest outside Nashville Planned Parenthood Dress code debate News / Feb 10, 2023 / 10:14 PM CST TN. Police said one drone operator was charged for flying too low over crowds on Lower Broadway. Though the show aired in 1969, it wasnt until 2020 that the program had its first Black female puppeteer. On Next: . Later in the evening, some of the protesters spray painted messages near the Music City Center and on the Metro Courthouse, while others threw objects through the courthouse windows. "The Together Movement" and "Pounding 4 Change" hosted the rally, which started at 2:33 p.m. Organizers said they chose this start time because the numbers add up to 8, which represents a new beginning in the Bible. He wrote"there is no indication of an imminent threat of violence or danger.". I walk, I march, as a stench fills the air a woman burning incense that has a smell of death in it, like rotting flesh. At least two portable camera towersmarked with "Metro Police"have been placed near the plaza. Instantly got less tense. Theres a skirmish where I cant tell who is pushing who, then a burst of pepper spray, and white kids with red eyes run screaming out of the crowd. and last updated 7:19 PM, Aug 09, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) The protests of last summer have often been compared to the civil rights movements of decades earlier. It was us, and suddenly its them. At least 30 businesses were damaged, including stores and bars in the citys tourist district, with 28 people arrested. Ryan Culwell tapped into a sense of national angst on his incisive 2018 album, The Last American, but it was nothing like the fever-pitch emotion he experienced firsthand on Saturday when riots broke out in Nashville following a peaceful protest against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The protesters traveled about 2 miles between 2 and 4 p.m., crossing the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge and chanting in front of the police departments Central Precinct, in the middle of the street on Lower Broadway and outside of the Metro Courthouse. The 100 Best Albums of 2022. The Nashville chapter of the group also tweeted out its support for Teens4Equality on the day of the protest. This agitates the crowd, and shouts around me call to overtake the police station. A few of the protesters at Sunday's rally were also outside of District Attorney Glenn Funk's home Saturday evening. The havoc was wrought by Trump supporters whostormed the building in hopes of thwarting Biden's victory. They say the ultimate goal is to end racism, along with the disparities in policing practices. John Fritze, Maria Clark, Mariah Timms, USA TODAY contributed to this report. I attended and listened.We cannot let todays message of reform descend into further violence. Theyre meant to intimidate, and anger erupts. Floyd died moments later and his last words were, "I can't breathe. Police presence being reinforced. Sign up to get the Daily News Update each weekday morning. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Those are: banning choke holds, requiring de-escalation, requiring warning before shooting, exhausting all other means before shooting, recognizing the duty to intervene, banning shooting at a moving car, requiring use of force continuum and requiring comprehensive reporting. As the crowd amasses on the police station steps, the police make a theater of firepower by deploying a couple of flash grenades. We want to use our voices and energy to stand shoulder to shoulder with the African American community.. Pictures and videos were later posted on social media and across the Internet, with one video showing Somers lighting a sign on fire and putting it through the window of the courthouse. This comes after the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that have sparked outrage and led to rallies around the country calling for equality and an end to police brutality against African Americans. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) A rally in downtown Nashville may have began peaceful, but the night did not end the same way. Another man walked through the plaza and heckled a television camera crew as "fake news"before going on his way. 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One faction of protesters confronts another. The Nashville Protest Became a Riot. When I catch up with the head of the crowd, theyre shattering the windows of a hat shop and throwing hats into the air like its graduation day. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Waiting. "We want to make sure the DA is offering an absolutely fair and equitable sentence.". Somers pleaded guilty on June 29, 2021, while Ligons pleaded guilty on March 3, 2021. Soon after meeting online, the young women began FaceTiming one another and decided to form the coalition Teens4Equality. I work downtown, and Ive seen these horses in action before, nearly trampling drunken tourists after hockey games. The crowd is younger now. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. They plan to protest outside of the home of Judge Monte Watkins next. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time Unfortunately, Somers and others interfered with a lawful assembly and resorted to violence and destructive behavior, which resulted in significant property damage and placed many at risk of harm. There are no patrol cars parked on the street out front. The crowd surges out and back in and overwhelm the blockade. The event began peacefully Saturday afternoon. The Tennessean Demonstrators gather in downtown Nashville to protest Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade June 24, 2022, 7:13 PM Demonstrators gather in downtown Nashville to. Tennessee legislative leaders and law enforcement are urging peopleto remain peacefulduring the transition of power. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Donate to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Storm 5 Alert: Several waves of storms though Friday afternoon (3.1.23). A 54-year-old topless woman was arrested in Nashville for allegedly throwing cigarettes at protesters in the city's downtown Wednesday afternoon, a local ABC affiliate reported. The threat comes on the heels of the deadly Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and just days before President-elect Joe Biden is to be inaugurated Wednesday. "So we have identified the subject in the video and will be. In a statement, organizers said in order to achieve justice, the mission can only be realized by recognizing privilege and leveraging power to create equitable spaces.. Yet, despite this one dubious account, news outlets reported that the five-hour protest was peaceful and occurred without incident. Black men skateboard on cop cars. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The street was shut down Thursday morning and businesses. 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