Nashville Blast Prompts ‘National Defense’ TFR

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect over downtown Nashville until December 30, despite authorities determining the Christmas Day bombing suspect acted alone and declaring the city safe.
  • Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, was confirmed as the individual inside the RV that exploded, damaging buildings and injuring three people.
  • The 1-nautical-mile "National Defense Airspace" TFR restricts all but law enforcement, first responder, and military aircraft, with warnings of severe sanctions for violations.
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A TFR remains in place over downtown Nashville until Dec. 30 even though authorities have determined the man who blew himself up in a motorhome on Christmas morning likely acted alone. Police confirmed Sunday that Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, was inside the RV that exploded about 6:30 a.m. Friday, damaging buildings and injuring three people. “Nashville is considered safe,” said Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake. “There are no known threats against this city.” Nevertheless, a 1-nautical-mile “National Defense Airspace” TFR is keeping all except law enforcement, first responder and military traffic out of the area.

The TFR was put in place shortly after the explosion and errant pilots are warned they face sanctions ranging from administrative actions up to and including use of deadly force if they violate the perimeter. The TFR was established within hours of the explosion before fundamental details of the circumstances were understood.

Russ Niles

Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
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