A shot was fired inside an Antioch Walgreens on Tuesday afternoon during an attempted robbery, adding another violent incident to a commercial corridor that has seen more than its share of gunfire in recent months. Details on the suspect, the exact store location, and what prompted the shot remain unclear as the investigation continues.
According to WKRN News 2, the shot was fired at the Antioch Walgreens while a robbery attempt was underway. The station's report did not specify the extent of any injuries or provide further information on the suspect involved. Antioch is home to several major Walgreens locations, including stores at 1301 Bell Road and 2909 Murfreesboro Pike, according to Walgreens store listings.
A Pattern of Violence at Antioch Commercial Sites
A Pattern of Violence at Antioch Commercial Sites Earlier, on September 6, a man was shot in the parking lot of the Antioch Sam's Club, an incident previously reported by Hoodline. The following day, the available reporting did not provide further details about another Antioch incident.
The area has seen even more dramatic incidents in recent months. In June, an attempted parking lot robbery on Hickory Hollow Parkway spiraled into gunfire that struck both the Ford Ice Center and the adjacent Nashville Fire Department headquarters, resulting in aggravated robbery charges against two men, according to reporting relayed by WSMV. And in April, a violent confrontation at a Berry Hill Walgreens ended with a DoorDash driver shooting and killing an armed carjacking suspect who had shot him in the leg, as detailed in Hoodline's earlier coverage of the Berry Hill Walgreens shooting.
Pharmacies Have Long Been Robbery Targets
Pharmacies Have Long Been Robbery Targets Nashville-area Walgreens stores have faced other forms of crime as well. In May 2024, Metro Nashville Police investigated a commercial burglary at a Walgreens where suspects used a pry bar to force entry and stole thousands of dollars in prescription medications, per a report from WSMV 4. That pattern reflects a broader national trend: reporting also described locked display cases and other anti-theft solutions, according to D&D Daily.
Local officials have also tried to address safety concerns tied to Antioch's commercial districts through legislative means. In April, Metro Councilmember Joy Styles introduced a zoning ordinance seeking to remove bars and nightclubs from shared shopping-center districts.
New Precinct Aims to Improve Response Times
Metro Nashville Police opened a new Southeast Precinct on Murfreesboro Pike in November 2025 — its first precinct expansion in 11 years — assigning 83 officers to cover 72.7 square miles, according to Nashville.gov. The precinct was assigned 83 officers to cover 72.7 square miles.
The sources also discuss aggravated assault and firearm-related charges.
No arrests or suspect details had been released as of Thursday morning. Metro Nashville Police have not yet said whether anyone was injured in the incident or provided a timeline for further updates.
