Nashville, TN – A body recovered from the Cumberland River Thursday evening has been identified as belonging to a 60-year-old Nashville man, police said.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the discovery was made around 5:20 p.m. near the 1500 block of Lock Road after a citizen reported seeing a body floating at the entrance to a creek that flows from the river. A Nashville Fire Department boat crew retrieved the body from the water.
Investigators said the man’s body showed no obvious signs of trauma during an initial examination. He was carrying identification, though the Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm his identity and determine an official cause of death.
Authorities have not released the man’s name as the investigation continues. Police did not indicate whether foul play is suspected but emphasized that the circumstances remain under review.
The discovery prompted a response from multiple agencies, including Metro police officers from the North Precinct and the Nashville Fire Department. The Medical Examiner’s findings will help determine if additional investigative steps are needed.
Officials encouraged anyone with information that could assist the ongoing investigation to contact police.
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