parks
Hundreds gather to remember the life of 12-year-old Damarion Morehead
By Nikki Hauser at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
A life lost far too soon is bringing a community together.Hundreds gathered to remember 12-year-old Damarion Morehead, who killed in a shooting downtown last Sunday evening.Thursday night, friends, family, and neighbors are honored his memory by gathering at McFerrin Park with balloons, candles a...
Key takeaway Hundreds gathered to remember 12-year-old Damarion Morehead, who killed in a shooting downtown last Sunday evening.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The outpouring of support at McFerrin Park for 12-year-old Damarion Morehead's family is a testament to the strong bonds within Nashville 's communities. As the city grapples with the tragic loss of a young life, the gathering serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community spaces like McFerrin Park, where neighbors can come together to lean on one another in times of need. The fact that hundreds gathered to honor Damarion's memory suggests that his life had a profound impact on those around him, and his legacy will continue to be felt in the community. As the investigation into the shooting continues, Nashville will be watching to see how the city responds to the underlying issues that led to this senseless tragedy, including the role of conflict resolution and community support in preventing similar incidents in the future.
About this story
Original reporting by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS 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 NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: parks ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering parks 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? A life lost far too soon is bringing a community together.Hundreds gathered to remember 12-year-old Damarion Morehead, who killed in a shooting downtown last Sunday evening.Thursday night, friends, family, and neighbors are honored his memory by gathering at McFerrin Park with balloons, candles a...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Nikki Hauser at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more parks coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More parks →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter