local
After finding an intruder sleeping on his couch, a man is calling for security changes at his Nashville apartment
By Sarah Allen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man released video Wednesday of the moment he and his girlfriend came home to find a stranger asleep on their couch — an incident that happened more than six weeks earlier.Carter Clover and his girlfriend returned to their first-floor unit at MAA Charlotte Av...
Key takeaway Carter Clover and his girlfriend returned to their first-floor unit at MAA Charlotte Ave.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The incident at MAA Charlotte Ave. apartment complex raises concerns about security measures in Nashville's residential areas. Carter Clover's experience is a stark reminder that even with locked doors, residents can still be vulnerable to break-ins if exterior doors are left open. The fact that this was not the first time an intruder had entered Clover's unit suggests a recurring problem that needs to be addressed. Clover's decision to release the video after waiting for the apartment complex to respond to his concerns highlights the need for property management companies to take proactive steps to ensure resident safety. As Nashville continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that property managers and residents work together to identify and mitigate security risks, such as propping open exterior doors, to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Residents in nearby apartment complexes should take note of Clover's experience and review their own building's security protocols.
About this story
Original reporting by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Nashville man released video Wednesday of the moment he and his girlfriend came home to find a stranger asleep on their couch — an incident that happened more than six weeks earlier.Carter Clover and his girlfriend returned to their first-floor unit at MAA Charlotte Av...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Sarah Allen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter