Nashville leaders addressing aftermath of deadly school shooting, community fund launched [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville leaders, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Dr. Adrienne Battle are working to address the aftermath of the deadly shooting inside the cafeteria of Antioch High School on Wednesday.

In response to the shooting, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has activated the Nashville School Violence Support & Healing Fund.

The charitable fund was set up to address school mass violence incidents on school grounds or during school events in Davidson County, the mayor’s office said. This fund will support students, faculty, and their families who are directly impacted by these tragedies, including those killed, physically injured, or emotionally traumatized.

“Nashville is a community of extraordinary generosity. As we have so many times in the past, we have seen and felt a tremendous outpouring of support from Nashville residents who want to do something to show love to everyone impacted …