‘One life is too many’: Metro Health reports ‘concerning uptick’ in deadly overdose activity across Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There’s been a “concerning uptick” in deadly overdose activity in Davidson County, according to the Metro Nashville Public Health Department.

Three people died from overdoses in the same East Nashville apartment complex within a 24-hour window. Experts told News 2 that fentanyl-laced substances were likely to blame.

“In the last 12 hours, the community has experienced three overdose deaths,” Dr. Ann Melville-Chester with the MNPHD said Thursday afternoon. “I will say that to you: that is three too many.”

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