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Nash Dogs owner vows to rebuild Old Hickory café after weekend fire and break-in attempt
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kelsey Gibbs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the rebuilding plans are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
A fire recently damaged the Nash Dogs café in Old Hickory. The owner, Michael Spencer, plans to rebuild the business. He learned about the fire after receiving missed calls and a message about the flames.
The fire was followed by an attempted break-in. Spencer used his phone to view a video of the building, which showed smoke pouring out. He then drove to the scene to assess the damage.
Further details about the incident and the rebuilding plans are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The café was opened by Spencer in 2020, after initially launching as a food truck during the COVID pandemic.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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