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Explosion in Nashville

December 26, 2020 by 24 Comments

On Christmas morning, we awoke to the news of yet another destructive tragedy in Nashville (following the damage caused by severe tornadoes in March and looting in May).

In the early hours of the morning, a suspicious RV was parked in front of the AT&T transmission building in downtown Nashville, just a couple blocks away from the famous Broadway strip. Nearby residents awoke to the sound of gunshots. Soon after, a voice on a loudspeaker began warning everyone to evacuate the area within 15 minutes. The announcement continued until the RV exploded. 

There appear to have been no civilian casualties, due to the incredible bravery of 6 Nashville police officers, who risked their lives to knock on residents’ doors and instruct them to leave, despite the ominous countdown and impending danger. 

As I read about the incident, I thought to myself, “This sounds like the plot of a movie.” We are hopeful that the federal agents will solve this terrible crime. 

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  1. AvatarJennifer

    December 26, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Prayers for all who are/were impacted by this tragedy.

    Reply
  2. AvatarAnonymous

    December 26, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Whoever did this picked the wrong city to mess with!

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    • AvatarAnonymous

      January 1, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      This could have happened Anywhere, USA. The problems of isolation, depression, and mental illness are everywhere.

      Reply
  3. AvatarWanda

    December 26, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    Hi Ellie, yes I read about it in the paper. Did you and your family have a nice Christmas?

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    • EllieEllie

      December 27, 2020 at 1:19 pm

      We had a lovely Christmas. How about you?

      Reply
  4. AvatarMarni

    December 26, 2020 at 11:29 pm

    So scary for you guys! We are in Canada and of course it is broadcasted everywhere. Hope you had a nice quiet Christmas with your little family!

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    • EllieEllie

      December 27, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      We had a wonderful Christmas. How was yours, Marni?

      Reply
      • AvatarMarni

        December 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm

        Our Christmas was quieter than usual. For the first time my parents from anothe province were not there and with our high covid numbers and the restrictions we had we could only host my father in law (who is widowed) once. We did leave meals out for single individuals to pick up but it is a year where we are pretty restricted socially

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        • EllieEllie

          December 28, 2020 at 9:55 pm

          I’m sorry that you weren’t able to see your parents. But how kind of you to leave out meals for people!

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  5. AvatarAnonymous

    December 27, 2020 at 7:41 am

    We thought the same thing! It sounds like something out of a movie! We are so thankful no one was killed! We live just about 35 miles away, and it is scary to think of something that awful happening so close by! I am grateful for the brave police who risked their own safety to warn others!

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    • EllieEllie

      December 27, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      I agree, it’s certainly scary that it happened so close to home. Hopefully it was an isolated incident.

      Reply
  6. AvatarBeth

    December 27, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    I heard and saw it on TV. I was thing of U,Mr.Handsome & Little Buddy hope you guys are safe.

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    • EllieEllie

      December 27, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you for thinking of us! We are safe. 🙂

      Reply
    • AvatarStacey Badger

      December 31, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Thankful that you and your family is safe. Have a blessed new year with happiness and joy. God bless you and your family.

      Reply
  7. AvatarBarb

    December 27, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    Hi Ellie,
    Hope you and all your family had a healthy, happy holiday. My prayers are with Nashville. I love Nashville, so full of music and food establishments; basically a joyful place to be. They have had their share of tragedies. I pray that law enforcement can safely roust out the terrorist/s responsible for this act. I am grateful to God that there wasn’t loss of life or more serious injury. I pray that the places of home and business that were destroyed will be built back soon, and that Nashville and it’s people will be stronger than ever after recovering. God walks with them. ♥️ Barb

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  8. AvatarBarb

    December 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    I have been so busy getting ready for Christmas, I just finally had a chance to catch up on your blog posts, Ellie. I am so sorry about your second miscarriage. I know, it’s nearly unbearable.
    This is a true story and appropriate for Christmas. When I was in school, every year we acted out the Christmas Pageant. I was always in the chorus, but my neighbor always got to play the Angel. Renee was a beautiful girl with golden curls. Granted, she looked the part of the Angel. But I was so jealous and I sure didn’t think she should be the Angel. She smoked, got physically serious with boys, didn’t finish high school, and was generally considered quite wild back then. Why should she get to be the Angel?!?!
    Some years later, another neighbor, my friend Ann, gave birth to a baby girl. Sadly, the baby was born with the cord wrapped around her neck, and she was not alive.
    My friend Ann said that when she came to in the hospital, she felt like she was looking into the eyes of an Angel. The attending nurse hugged her and comforted her, stayed by her side, giving her unlimited love and support. The nurse was our neighbor, Renee, who had found a way to finished school and had gone on to become an RN. I was wrong. Renee did deserve to play the angel in the Christmas Pageant.
    Ellie, let all those around you be your angels. Let them comfort, love, and support you. Ask them for help when you need it. You are never alone.

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    • EllieEllie

      December 28, 2020 at 10:08 pm

      That is a beautiful story! It brought a smile to my face. Thank you so much for sharing! Wishing you a very happy new year. 🙂

      Reply
  9. AvatarRegina Shea

    December 27, 2020 at 6:33 pm

    I heard about this too. That’s is so scary for you all! I’m so grateful you all are okay.

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  10. AvatarWanda

    December 27, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    Yes, our Christmas was very nice. It was quiet,but I kind of like that this year.

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  11. AvatarAnonymous

    December 28, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    Authorities found that he had purchased bomb making materials. So much for Homeland Security keeping us safe by tracking those things.

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  12. AvatarMarilyn

    December 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Ellie we are happy that you and your family are safe. Wishing you Happiness and Blessings in the New Year.
    God Bless
    Marilyn,Joan and Marion

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    • EllieEllie

      December 28, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      Happy New Year, Marilyn, Joan, and Marion! 🙂

      Reply
  13. AvatarAnonymous

    December 30, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Ellie, we are so happy to know you’re safe. Will you be doing a blog post about your Christmas or NYE celebrations? For instance, I’d love to know if you do the Santa thing for Little Buddy, play the “elf on the shelf” game, make special recipes, etc.

    Merry Christmas!

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    • EllieEllie

      January 1, 2021 at 3:10 pm

      That’s a great idea. I will do that. 🙂

      Happy New Year!
      Ellie

      Reply

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