All rights reserved. We wanted to show people that no matter how old you are you have a voice and can make a change, Emma Rose Smith told HuffPost. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The beloved children's show 'Sesame Street' aired its first episode in 1969. Just days ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, local, state and federallaw enforcement are braced for the possibility of armed protests at the Tennessee Capitolon Sunday. White says a unified message is needed to achieve racial justice. It was us, and suddenly its them. "It is our firm belief that those individuals defacing and destroying public property after the rally were not a part of the original event," a statement read in part. Outgoing President Donald Trump, who lost the presidential election, said he will not attend the ceremony. Dozens of speakers, including Nashville Mayor John Cooper, spoke for nearly two hours to a crowd of thousands protesting against police brutality and racism after the death of George Floyd. The Nashville Predators are looking to score a victory Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena. The police stand their ground, and over the next hour the tension boils over into the smashing of cop cars. In the event of a protest, the MNPD said it will monitor activities at the Capitol and work withstate and federal partners to ensure the rights of citizens to hold peaceful rallies and protests are protected, but do not cross into violating the law. Small skirmishes between protesters and police break out. SWAT trucks arrive and teargas fogs the air. Downtown business owners buy extra security for safety of patrons. Theyre accustomed to it. Two more protests are scheduled for Middle Tennessee. Some have helped me personally in altercations downtown. Follow here for Sunday updates from the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville. I dont see how this ends without escalating. Photos: Thousands march through downtown Nashville in support of Black Lives Matter movement. The group tells WPLN News the purpose is to stand in solidarity against injustices locally and on a national level. CORRECTION: This article initially said the group the teenagers formed was called Girls 4 Change. Rather, it is Teens4Equality.. This comes after the recent killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that have sparked outrage and led to rallies around the country calling for equality and an end to police brutality against African Americans. One seems to look me in the eyes and recognize me. Could pop any sec. Chris Pizzello/AP. The group behind the call for change is Campaign Zero. Five states in the Southhave passed laws called trigger bansthat would outlaw most abortions, with some exceptions such as extreme medical emergencies,shortly following a ruling overturning Roe. The police seem like robots in this moment, save the fear you can see in some of them. Watch Live Event Coverage | WKRN News 2 Lillard posts 71 points, 13 3s, then gets drug test Top Stories Predators GM David Poile retiring after season Top Stories Padres player draws first. "We want to make sure the DA is offering an absolutely fair and equitable sentence.". She was sentenced on August 11, 2021, to a year and one day in prison. Barricades are still up, too. In a statement, organizers said in order to achieve justice, the mission can only be realized by recognizing privilege and leveraging power to create equitable spaces.. When he returned safely home to his wife and four daughters, he wrote about what he saw for Rolling Stone.. Gure says he wants local immigrants to stand with black residents. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -A group of protesters took a stance outside the Starbucks on West End about vegan milk on Thursday morning. As part of the call for sweeping change to police tactics, activists want eight key policies to be put in place in police departments across the nation. The marchers even received waves and supportive fist pumps from restaurant patrons on downtown rooftops, as the organizers gave short speeches. I want change. Loud banging. They take to Broadway. All Rights reserved. I really found it as a way for me to open up and to express myself in a different way.. The Nashville Fire Department says four people were treated, and one person taken to the hospital, for heat-related illnesses. I run back across the street and see what I think is a young tourist couple arguing about getting involved. The crowd passes The Diner at the intersection of Demonbreun Street and 3rd Avenue South during Nashvilles March for Justice on Saturday, June 6. Six teenagers organized and led a 10,000-person protest in Nashville against racism and police brutality Thursday the largest in recent history, according to The Tennessean. An anti-racism protest at Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino turned unruly and led to a campus safety officer deploying pepper spray on students . A man armed with a hunting bow pointed the weapon at protesters in Salt Lake City on Saturday and police said he'll be facing charges. I absolutely never made Sesame Street a goal because it is the pinnacle of the art of puppetry, said Piphus. Editors picks Teens and organizers read poems and gave emotional speeches. Theyre calling to officers with a question: Why are you in riot gear? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Protestors surrounded a Nashville hat store on Saturday following a controversial post on Instagram. But as the crowd moves in and streams through the police, a new chant forms. Last week the agency FBIissued an internal bulletin warning of nationwide protests,citing possible plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington, D.C. Investigators believe some of the potential protesters are members of extremist groups. The rally will begin at the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge at 2 p.m. before traveling into downtown. The Predators are 26-22-6. A few fuck yeahs and a hand clap follow. A leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion against Roe v. Wade has sparked nationwide protests Well over 1,000 protesters rallied at Legislative Plaza in Nashville and marched to the. He fails again and again. Pray for our country. Sign up to get the Daily News Update each weekday morning. A few of the protesters at Sunday's rally were also outside of District Attorney Glenn Funk's home Saturday evening. Yet, despite this one dubious account, news outlets reported that the five-hour protest was peaceful and occurred without incident. The men and women who had been asking the hard questions are gone. The state Capitol is located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 600 Dr. M.L.K. Protests turned into damage, destruction and vandalism, affecting businesses across the lower Downtown area, from fires set in the Courthouse to businesses broken into and looted across historic Broadway. Marchers have been steadily chanting, and also sang happy birthday to Breonna Taylor, who would have turned 27 today. "To be offered 36 months, that hurts our hearts and community," Jones said. Then small groups of black men follow suit. Natalie Neysa Alund is based in Nashville at The Tennessean and covers breaking news across the south for the USA TODAY Network. Piphus said she was just 10 years old when she was first introduced to puppetry and ventriloquism by a woman at her church. Biden and Vice President-electKamala Harris are slated to to take the oath of office Wednesday during a public ceremonyon the West Front of theUnited States Capitol BuildinginWashington, D.C. At this point, the players in the protest are recognizable. Four days after Floyd's death, Derek Chauvin, a now fired Minneapolis police officer, was charged with murder after he held a knee against Floyd's neck for several minutes. At 10:49 p.m., Metro Police announced that Downtown Nashville had been "essentially cleared." WSMV4 Live Newscasts. Court records also show that after Somers was arrested and booked into the Davidson County Jail, he grew proud of himself for his new fame and during a phone call, he called himself a celebrity among the other inmates and had been nicknamed Protest.. I cant imagine a way out that wont be violent. I walk, I march, as a stench fills the air a woman burning incense that has a smell of death in it, like rotting flesh. I make my exit to the side where three heavily armed officers yell confusing orders while clutching their rifles. Nashville FOP release statement on the 'indefensible actions' of the Minneapolis Police, Unrest over George Floyds death continues for fourth day. For the next hour many protesters remained there, some tearing down lamp posts. Theres a skirmish where I cant tell who is pushing who, then a burst of pepper spray, and white kids with red eyes run screaming out of the crowd. The sun is gone now, and its harder and harder to know who is there to protest and who is there to agitate. Thats what really opened peoples eyes to whats been going on in our country, Fuller told local news channel WSMV of the disturbing footage thats led to worldwide protests. Tense. The latest videos from WKRN News 2. The Equity Alliance, one of the original organizers of the rally, condemned the violence. Metro Nashville police officers surrounded Central Precinct wearing riot gear on Saturday, June 6, in anticipation of demonstrators during the March For Justice. In the nine o'clock hour, about a dozen Tennessee Highway Patrol SUVs rolled into downtown and circled Legislative Plaza, which was empty except for a small church group packing up to leave after doing homelessness outreach. Water bottles fly through the air. A sign in the crowd at Nashvilles March for Justice. Instantly got less tense. "Between now and the presidential inauguration on January 20, we will be maintaining a heightened posture to monitor for any emerging threats to the (Tennessee) region.". Some have berated me in downtown traffic for God knows what reason. The demonstration appears to be winding down. We want to use our voices and energy to stand shoulder to shoulder with the African American community.. It will include a moment of silence which is expected to take place at the Metro Courthouse and a march through Broadway and other downtown areas. After about 10 minutes, the horses file out and the crowd calms instantly. Passersby were enjoying the nearby Legislative Plaza. One person will yell, and the crowd carries the refrain. A peaceful Nashville protest against police brutality transformed into a riot on Saturday. At least two portable camera towersmarked with "Metro Police"have been placed near the plaza. By the time we get to the courthouse, it too is tagged and the protest is verging on a riot. Theyre meant to intimidate, and anger erupts. Breaking news and important weather updates will continue to be offered on wkrn.com on our live events page here as they occur, and on our mobile apps and social media platforms. I remember that experience so vividly of making children laugh and smile and also learning something. Theres a moment when the peaceful protest shifts, and Im no longer a part of it anymore. The increased focus on possible protests comes after a riot erupted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Reach her at nalund@tennessean.com and follow her on Twitter @nataliealund. Part of HuffPost News. Theyve shaken down the lampposts, and the courthouse lawn is lit only by the burning teargas canisters. Ryan Culwell tapped into a sense of national angst on his incisive 2018 album, The Last American, but it was nothing like the fever-pitch emotion he experienced firsthand on Saturday when riots broke out in Nashville following a peaceful protest against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. It's what they want to see in Nashville. Organizers of the latest Nashville event, a vigil and March for Justice, includes the Somali Students Association at Middle Tennessee State University. "We are gathering information to identify any potential threats and are sharing that information with our partners," Clement said. Two suspects were arrested in Tennessee for sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing. Its members include many from the regions Muslim community, who say they want to show solidarity with African Americans. White girls climbing telephone poles. These young women, ages 14 through 16, organized this protest which pulled out tens of thousands of people in Nashville. A radio special about what's been described as a toxic culture of misconduct and retaliation within the Metro Nashville Police Department. The crowd surges out and back in and overwhelm the blockade. Police cant stand down and give them the station. We thank all the folks who are praising us for todays protests. WSMV4 Live Events. A post shared by Teens4Equality (@teens.4.equality) on Jun 1, 2020 at 9:08pm PDT. I notice a small crowd gathering back on the courthouse steps and someone banging on the door. The disorienting effects are surprising. As teens, we are desensitized to death because we see videos of black people being killed in broad daylight circulating on social media platforms. We will always defend the right of every individual to exercise their First Amendment liberties but will not tolerate the actions of those who choose to exploit peaceful protest by resorting to violence and intimidation.. ): 11am 12pm. I finally ask them to point where I should go. The event began peacefully Saturday afternoon. Jones says there needs to be changes in the courtroom and he hopes to continue conversations with community leaders to help advocate for those who can't advocate for themselves. Police have been patient. Protesters have smashed windows of downtown Broadway bars including Margaritaville. Different chants, a leader calls and the followers calls back: Fuck 12! [The code for law enforcement. Five people, including a Washington, D.C., police officer, died in the attack. Police soon used additional tear gas to push the crowd out of the area - first to the sidewalk, then across the street. I cant fall in line with either police brutality or burning down the courthouse, so where do I stand? Reach Holly Meyer at hmeyer@tennessean.com or 615-259-8241 and on Twitter @HollyAMeyer. Some shirtless young men place traffic cones on top of the canister to contain them, with a Coke bottle plugging the hole on top of the cones. Protesters gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court building Friday to voice their opinions on the matter. Culwell, who as a pedal-tavern driver downtown is acutely aware of the police presence in the citys tourist district, documented the events in real time via Instagram Live. During the May 30th protests, several people gathered in front of the Nashville City Hall, also known as the Metro Courthouse. Another man walked through the plaza and heckled a television camera crew as "fake news"before going on his way. As teens, we are tired of waking up and seeing another innocent person being slain in broad daylight, Thomas said in a speech during the event, according to Nashville Scene. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - To enhance safety and security in the Lower Broadway entertainment district, more than 100 merchants . Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, immigrants, police, protest, Race, Social Justice. The . Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on Jan. 13 for inciting an insurrection in the Jan. 6 attack. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The first protest in Nashville will occur at Gallatin Pike North and Rivergate Parkway Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second will be at Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way from 2 p.m. to 4. But murdering George Floyd isnt right. and last updated 7:19 PM, Aug 09, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) The protests of last summer have often been compared to the civil rights movements of decades earlier. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. The guy drunkenly implores his girlfriend to go fuck shit up. She holds him back. They plan to protest outside of the home of Judge Monte Watkins next. Some protesters seem prepared for this moment, like maybe theyve done this before. "Our efforts are focused on identifying, investigatingand disrupting individuals that are inciting violence and engaging in criminal activity," FBI Memphis Field Office Public Affairs OfficerElizabeth Clement told The TennesseanFriday. The violence began soon after a march immediately following a large downtown rally, but the tipping point came after protesters set several fires in and outside the Metro Courthouse. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Why are flags at half-staff at the TN State Capitol? One faction of protesters confronts another. I get there to find groups of white kids breaking windows and running away. Some of the images we've captures can be seen below. Gathered at the police station downtown. When are you gonna say youre fucking sorry? the man continues, his veins swelling in his temple and his neck. Her daughter was 6 years old and her name was Gabrielle and she had 2 puffs, just like Gabrielle. The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Police said one drone operator was charged for flying too low over crowds on Lower Broadway. Floyd died moments later and his last words were, "I can't breathe. Water bottles being thrown. The Latest News and Updates in Community Unrest brought to you by the team at WKRN News 2: Law enforcement is bracing for the possibility of armed protests at the Tennessee Capitol on Sunday. 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