One year after his initial disappearance, the untimely death of 22-year-old Missouri student Riley Strain is still on the minds of many in his home state and Nashville, where his accidental death prompted officials to take action to make the city safer.
The college student went missing while out drinking with frat brothers in March of 2024, leading to a two-week search. His body was ultimately found in the Cumberland River and his death ruled an accident as a result of intoxication and drowning.
As a result, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell proposed a budget with $1.5 million in funding to secure the riverfront in December, a plan which included new lights, permanent fencing and other upgraded safety measures. The metro council approved the bill later that month and a more detailed plan is expected to arrive this spring…