One person was found dead after a house fire in Donelson early Friday, after fire crews responded to a blaze in the 3000 block of Hunters Hill Road, just off McGavock Pike, and worked to bring the flames under control. Surrounding roads were closed to traffic while firefighters operated at the scene, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Metro Nashville Police told WKRN News 2 that at least one person was found dead inside the home after crews were called to the 3000 block of Hunters Hill Road. According to WKRN, firefighters were working to get the blaze under control, and multiple neighborhood streets were shut down as part of a large emergency response. Officials had not yet released the identity of the person found inside.
Where the fire happened
The fire broke out in Donelson, a long‑established neighborhood east of downtown Nashville near Nashville International Airport. According to Wikipedia, Donelson sits roughly six miles east of the city center and features a mix of mid‑century homes alongside newer infill development.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died and say the cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to WKRN News 2. No additional details were immediately available, and investigators are expected to release more information as it is confirmed.
