Metro Nashville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 5:30 am on Friday after finding a motorhome parked in front of an AT&T transmission building in downtown Nashville. 

Coming from the RV was an audio indicating that a bomb would explode in 15 minutes. According to the Nashville Mayor Jim Shulman, several did evacuate the area but when the bomb didn't ignite after the 15 minutes, some returned to the location. Officers couldn't find where the shots were being fired but called in the hazardous devices unit and began evacuating residents. The RV exploded at 6:30 am CST. 

Due to telecommunication issues from the explosion that rocked Nashville, EMS lines across western Kentucky have been affected.  AT&T said due to the damage to the facilities in Nashville, it's producing a more far reaching service outage. 

Kentucky State Police Post 1 said that outages are being reported. It's affecting Verizon carriers and possible AT&T customers. The issue could be all across Kentucky and other surrounding states. In case of emergency, there are alternative phone numbers that may be dialed:
Ballard: 270-335-5411
Calloway: 270-753-3151
Livingston: 270-928-2196
Marshall: 270-527-2677
Mayfield Police: 270-856-3749
McCracken: 270-217-2601
Murray Police: 270-753-1621
MSU: 270-809-2222
KSP Post 1: 502-395-1698
KSP Post 2: 502-395-1771

Events that happened earlier today:
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The explosion that rocked Nashville this morning has caused a temporary shutdown of flights at BNA due to telecommunication problems. Authorities believe the explosion in the downtown area on Christmas Day was a deliberate act, according to Metro Nashville Police Department. Police spokesman Don Aaron said the explosion that took place at 6:30 am was believed to be "an intentional act." It's believed that a vehicle is involved in the explosion. Three people were taken to area hospitals, though none were in critical condition.

This is a breaking story. See the tweet below. 

Photo: First Lady Melania Trump descends the steps of the White House to prepare for Christmas 2020: America the Beautiful. 

The Trumps and the White House staff prepare for Christmas 2020: America the Beautiful...traditional style. The song, "America the Beautiful" is  traditionally played during July 4th celebrations and other patriotic holidays. The history behind the song isn't remarkable, it's more of a revelation.

Dating back to the late 1800's, a professor, Katherine Lee Bates, and a group of fellow educators set out to tour the United States. Part of the plan was to leave on the lecture trip by covered wagon and explore Colorado's Pike's Peek. Bates was an English Professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts and a pioneer for women's issues. As the story is told, when they were nearing the top of the mountain, the group left the wagons and continued on mules. Bates, though tired, was determined to reach the top.  After topping the mountain, the view of America was spectacular. Upon returning to her hotel, Bates was so inspired that she wrote the poem which was eventually set to music. 

Though Melania Trump isn't what one might call a 'traditional' first lady, she pulled out all the stops this year with traditional green trees decorated in red, gold, and silver illuminated by white lights. 

Tweet: Melanie Trump tweeted in her twitter account Monday about this year's Christmas decorations with a one-minute video. Absolutely beautiful. 

Though the stage is set to be the last Christmas at the White House for the Trumps, First Lady Melania has added the sparkle to the holiday that many Americans need and want. Along with well-;laced decorations of planes, trains, and automobiles a tribute was paid to front-line workers with ornamental snow-capped hospitals, medical lab coats, nurse's hats, and other essential worker's representations. 

As COVID-19 continues to paralyze the United States and countries around the globe, we need to address and remember the meaning behind Christmas. It's a time for celebration. A time to remember Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. A time to remember the many blessings. A time to hold loved ones close. 

Taking a step back to the height of the campaign, the RNC 2020, and Melanie's speech during the convention, we're reminded of the grace and poise shown by the First Lady. During that night, she captured the essence of the Trump presidency and presented 'the softer side'.  

The White House is magnificently decorated this Christmas and represents the best of America. The country appreciates Melania Trump and her many contributions.