Body found in Cumberland River in Ashland City

Fishermen spotted the man's body in the river Saturday afternoon.

By Chris Smith November 9, 2014 12:22 pm

ClarksvilleNow.com Reporting
news@clarksvillenow.com

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – A body was found in the Cumberland River near the 3000 block of River Rd. in Ashland City Saturday afternoon.

WKRN News 2 reports that fishermen spotted the body around 3 p.m.

The person found is described as a black male between 30 and 40 years old with a tattoo on his chest that says “never forget.” Police have not confirmed his identity.

Investigators believe the man’s body was in the water for a while before being found, and foul play may have been involved. An autopsy will be performed to determine cause of death.

*WKRN News 2 contributed to this report.

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