Three Nashville Firefighters Resign After On-Duty Bar Incident
Three Nashville firefighters resigned after being found drinking at a Broadway bar while on duty. Police reports indicate the incident occurred around midnight, leading to an investigation and their subsequent resignations.
Lafayette, IN, November 1, 2026 —
Three firefighters employed by the Nashville Fire Department have resigned following an incident where they were found drinking at a Broadway bar while reportedly on duty. The resignations occurred subsequent to an investigation into the matter.
According to police reports, the incident took place around midnight. The specific details of the investigation, including the exact date of the occurrence and the timeline of the subsequent resignations, were not immediately available. The names of the firefighters involved have not been publicly released.
The Nashville Fire Department has not yet commented on the specifics of the investigation or the circumstances that led to the firefighters being on duty at the time of the incident. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Broadway is a well-known entertainment district in Nashville, featuring numerous bars and honky-tonks. The city’s fire department, like other public safety agencies, has policies regarding employee conduct, particularly concerning actions taken while on duty. Further details regarding the department’s internal policies and the outcome of any disciplinary review are pending.
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