NASHVILLE, Tenn. - UPDATE:The Metro Nashville Police Department says authorities believe an explosion that rocked the downtown area early on Christmas Day was a deliberate act.
Police spokesman Don Aaron said about three hours after the explosion shook the area that investigators believe it was "an intentional act." Police earlier said they believe a vehicle was involved in the explosion.Read earlier post below:An explosion shook downtown Nashville early Friday, with black smoke filling the morning sky, according to local reports.Nashville's Fox 17 said the blast was reported at approximately 5:40 a.m.
local time."There is an incident involving an explosion," the Nashville Fire Department said in a statement. "This is an active scene.