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Man stabbed while beating other with baseball bat outside Madison market, police say
By Chasity Maynard at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
MADISON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was stabbed outside a market in Madison on Wednesday morning while he was allegedly beating another man with a baseball bat. Police say security footage captured the fight at 341 Gallatin Pike North, northeast of Nashville . It started when one man exited the market a...
Key takeaway Police say security footage captured the fight at 341 Gallatin Pike North, northeast of Nashville.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The incident outside the Madison market raises concerns about the escalation of disputes into violent confrontations in public spaces. Given the location on Gallatin Pike North, a major thoroughfare in the area, it's fortunate that bystanders were not injured. The fact that security footage was available to aid police in their investigation highlights the value of such measures in commercial areas. As the search for the alleged stabber continues, residents may be on high alert, particularly in areas with high foot traffic like this one. The description of the suspect as a white man with distinctive clothing may help identify him, and community members are likely to be vigilant in reporting any information to the authorities. With the victim expected to survive, the focus will now be on apprehending the suspect and determining the circumstances that led to the violent altercation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? MADISON, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man was stabbed outside a market in Madison on Wednesday morning while he was allegedly beating another man with a baseball bat. Police say security footage captured the fight at 341 Gallatin Pike North, northeast of Nashville. It started when one man exited the market a...
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