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Busted Fire Hydrant Sends Water Gushing Through Nashville Street

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 17, 2026

Roadway

Location

Nashville, Davidson County, TN

State

Tennessee

Vehicles

Injuries

None reported

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Nashville Metropolitan Police Department

Free Case Evaluation

Free Case Evaluation

Report

Report body

A fire hydrant in Nashville was damaged and left gushing water, according to a report from WSMV.

The extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding how the hydrant came to be broken have not been detailed. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, and the exact location within the city has not been specified.

Footage and observations shared with WSMV showed a steady flow of water pouring from the damaged hydrant, though it is unclear how long the water had been running before it was noticed or reported.

It remains unknown whether the hydrant was struck by a vehicle, damaged through some other means, or failed due to a mechanical issue. No information has been released about whether utility crews or city officials have responded to shut off the water flow or begin repairs.

There is no indication at this time of any road closures, traffic disruptions, or property damage beyond the hydrant itself resulting from the incident.

This report will be updated as officials release more information about the cause of the damage and the response to the incident.

Source: Reported by TN - WSMV
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