Several Hundred MNPD Officers Will be On-Duty to Enhance Safety for Nashville's New Year's Eve Celebration

Nashville, Tennessee - Several hundred Metro police officers will be assigned to the downtown and Bicentennial Mall areas on December 31 to enhance safety and provide traffic direction for the tens of thousands of persons attending the Music City Midnight: New Year’s Eve in Nashville celebration.

Street closures around the Bicentennial Mall include:

Harrison Street, from 4th Avenue to Rosa L. Parks Boulevard
5th, 6th, and 7th Avenues from James Robertson Parkway to Jefferson Street
Junior Gilliam Way from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue

There will be a dedicated drop off/loading zone for cabs, hotel shuttles, personal vehicles, etc., in the northbound right lane of Rosa L. Parks Boulevard from 10th Circle North to Farmers Market Drive. Uber/Lyft drivers will also be permitted to drop off/pick up riders on James Robertson Parkway between 4th and 5th Avenues and Rosa L. Parks Boulevard at James Robertson Parkway adjacent to Capitol Hill.

Those attending the Music City Midnight celebration are urged to be aware of their surroundings and report anything suspicious to one of the numerous police officers who will be on posts and roving in the downtown/Bicentennial Mall area. The enhanced police presence will be in effect from 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve through well into the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.

Four MNPD Veterans Receiving New Year's Day Promotions

New Lieutenant Garet Davidson, an 8-year MNPD veteran

Nashville, Tennessee - Chief Steve Anderson this morning announced the promotions of one sergeant to the rank of lieutenant and three officers to the rank of sergeant effective tomorrow.

New Lieutenant Garet Davidson, an 8-year MNPD veteran, will lead the Central Precinct’s evening shift. He most recently was a shift supervisor at the Madison Precinct. Davidson holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bethel University.

New Sergeant David Abbott, a 7-year MNPD veteran

New Sergeant David Abbott, a 7-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Madison Precinct’s evening shift. He most recently was a member of the Traffic Division’s DUI Unit. Abbott holds an Associate’s Degree from Franklin Pierce University.

New Sergeant Walter Gray, a 15-year MNPD veteran

New Sergeant Walter Gray, a 15-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the Central Precinct’s overnight shift. He most recently was an officer at the West Precinct.

New Sergeant Brandon Tennant, a 10-year MNPD veteran

New Sergeant Brandon Tennant, a 10-year MNPD veteran, will be a supervisor on the West Precinct’s evening shift. He most recently was a member of the Juvenile Crime Task Force. Tennant holds a Master’s Degree from Cumberland University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Oakland City University.

Most City of Bristol Tennessee offices closed New Year’s Day

Bristol, Tennessee - Most City of Bristol, Tennessee offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s. All City offices will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 8 a.m.

· There will be no change in emergency services provided by the City’s police and fire departments during the holiday. Residents should call 9-1-1 in emergencies or (423) 989-5600 to reach a police dispatcher in non-emergency situations.

· There will be no change in refuse collection services.

· Both the City Transit Buses and Para-transit will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with normal schedules resuming on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Those who have requests for services while offices are closed are encouraged to complete an online service request by visiting the City’s website at www.bristoltn.org and clicking on the Request Tracker icon at the top of the page. All requests for City services will be addressed the next business day.

For more information about the City’s holiday schedule, please contact the Department of Community Relations at (423) 764-4171.