Pipers and drummers with the Nashville Fire Department Honor Guard perform during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Retired New York City Firefighter Robert Madden, who responded to the World Trade Center as a volunteer firefighter, looks up at an American flag being raised during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Several 9/11 first responders, some of whom now live in Middle Tennessee, appear in the front row of the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, MNPD Chief John Drake, NFD Chief William Swann and NFD Battalion Chief R.A. Kendall stand together after placing wreaths during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Metro Nashville Police stand alongside Nashville Firefighters and other first responders during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Nashville Firefighter and Honor Guard member Christopher Pokracki stands with a memorial bell during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Pipers and drummers with the Nashville Fire Department Honor Guard perform during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters
Members of the Hume Fogg High School String Ensemble perform during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters
Nashville Firefighter and Honor Guard member Christopher Pokracki stands with a memorial bell during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters
Musician Billy Ray Cyrus performs ‘Some Gave All’ during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Nashville stopped on Friday morning to recognize the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the deadliest terrorist attack in U.S. history.
The remembrance featured a procession and memorial service outside of Schermerhorn Symphony Center, where a permanent memorial sits, with several 9/11 first responders in attendance.
Several 9/11 first responders, some of whom now live in Middle Tennessee, appear in the front row of the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Retired New York City Firefighter Robert Madden, who responded to the World Trade Center as a volunteer firefighter, looks up at an American flag being raised during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, MNPD Chief John Drake, NFD Chief William Swann and NFD Battalion Chief R.A. Kendall stand together after placing wreaths during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
Metro Nashville Police stand alongside Nashville Firefighters and other first responders during the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service in Nashville, Sept. 11, 2026.
