Police Investigating 'Suspicious Death' at Nashville School

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The Nashville Police Department is investigating a suspicious death that occurred on the property of the W.L. Greene Alternative School in Nashville, Tennessee. The school is owned by the Nashville Public Schools district but has not been in use as a school or for any other purpose for several years, according to a district spokesperson.

Why it matters

Suspicious deaths on school property, even when the school is not actively in use, raise concerns about safety and security in the community. The investigation will aim to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident and whether there are any ongoing public safety risks.

The details

Police were called to the W.L. Greene Alternative School property on Thursday after a suspicious death was reported. The school building is currently being used only for storage and is not operating as an active school. Few other details about the incident or the victim have been released as the investigation is still ongoing.

• The incident occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

What’s next

The Nashville Police Department is continuing its investigation into the suspicious death and has asked residents to avoid the area around the W.L. Greene Alternative School property while the probe is ongoing.