Emergency crews rushed to Nashville Shores Waterpark on Tuesday evening after a report of a possible drowning at the lakeside attraction in Hermitage. The call came in around 5:30 p.m., and first responders converged on the park’s Bell Road entrance as the situation unfolded.
Authorities had not released the identity or condition of the person involved, and the scene remained active into the evening while crews continued their work.
According to FOX 17, multiple Metro Fire, police, and EMS units were dispatched to the waterpark after the call, which the station described as a “possible drowning or body recovery.” Few details were immediately available, and FOX 17 characterized the response as both active and developing.
Nashville Shores sits on Percy Priest Lake at 4001 Bell Road in Hermitage, according to Nashville Shores. The park features a wave pool, lazy river, and floating aqua park that attract large family crowds during the summer season, combining waterpark rides with camping and other lake activities.
Safety and Context
Drownings remain a serious public health concern, with approximately 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths in the U.S. each year and rates rising during the pandemic, according to the CDC's MMWR "Vital Signs" report. That report points to basic swimming and water safety training, life jacket use, and close supervision as key prevention strategies. The broader national picture helps explain why officials treat water recoveries as active investigations and tend to release updates carefully and slowly.
As of the most recent FOX 17 report, officials had not provided additional information. The situation remains a developing story.
