Tensions rose early this morning when a woman armed with a handgun barricaded herself inside a Captain D's restaurant in Madison. According to a social media post from Metro Nashville PD, the individual was alone inside the 407 Gallatin Pike N establishment. Furthermore, they confirmed that negotiators were on the scene, working towards a peaceful resolution.
Negotiators are on scene after a woman armed with a handgun barricaded herself inside Captain D’s, 407 Gallatin Pke N in Madison. She is alone inside the building. Traffic is being diverted so please use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/eUVEtUTs29
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) May 17, 2025
As the situation unfolded, local authorities directed traffic away from the area, advising the public to find alternate routes. Armed with a determination to maintain safety, the police cordoned off the surrounding area as a precaution. This incident has disrupted the regular flow of the neighborhood, altering the rhythm of Monday's usual bustle.
No injuries have been reported at this stage, and the identity or motives of the woman have not been disclosed. The Nashville Police Department is actively engaged and seeking to navigate this delicate situation with the utmost care.
