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Metro police release photos of men being sought for questioning in stabbing case at night club
By Danica Sauter at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department have shared new photos of the three men believed to have information connected to a stabbing at a night club on Murfreesboro Pike. The stabbing happened on June 19 and injured three people inside Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café at 407 ...
Key takeaway The stabbing happened on June 19 and injured three people inside Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café at 407 Murfreesboro Pike.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The stabbing at Carol Ann's Home Cooking Café on Murfreesboro Pike raises concerns about safety in establishments that operate as both restaurants and nightclubs. The fact that the altercation started as an argument and escalated into a violent incident with multiple victims suggests that de-escalation techniques and security measures may not have been sufficient. As the Metro Nashville Police Department seeks to question the three men in the surveillance photos, the community will be watching to see how this case is handled and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The presence of multiple suspects and the use of a makeshift weapon, such as a piece of broken glass, also highlights the need for effective conflict resolution and security protocols in these types of venues. The release of photos and the call for information from the public may help to bring those involved to justice and provide some sense of closure for the victims and their families.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department have shared new photos of the three men believed to have information connected to a stabbing at a night club on Murfreesboro Pike. The stabbing happened on June 19 and injured three people inside Carol Ann’s Home Cooking Café at 407 ...
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