A quiet Sunday morning near Nashville International Airport turned violent when a man was stabbed at a nearby hotel and rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with what police say are not life-threatening injuries. A woman in her 20s or 30s was detained at the scene in connection with the attack, and investigators stayed on-site for roughly an hour before most of the area was cleared.
Metro Nashville Police said they received the call just before 8 a.m. Sunday, and found an injured man at the Red Roof PLUS+ near the airport. He was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is expected to survive, according to WSMV. Officers at the scene declined to share the victim's age or other identifying details, and the circumstances leading up to the stabbing remain under investigation.
Where It Happened
The stabbing investigation centered on the Red Roof PLUS+, a budget hotel that caters to travelers near Nashville International Airport. Online mapping listings show it as an airport-adjacent motel, with MapQuest identifying the property by name and location. Hotel staff did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Authorities have not said whether the stabbing took place in a guest room, the lobby, or the parking lot.
Police Response
Several marked Metro Nashville Police vehicles lined up outside the hotel while officers worked the scene, and a woman described by police as being in her 20s or 30s was detained, according to WSMV. By about 9 a.m., most officers had cleared the property. Investigators did not immediately provide information on a possible motive or say whether any charges are expected.
What We Still Do Not Know
Police have not released the names of the people involved, whether the detained woman will be charged, or if the victim and the woman were acquainted before the incident. Metro Nashville Police say the investigation is ongoing and have asked anyone with information to contact detectives. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
