Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials are continuing to assess damage to dozens of buildings from the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville’s historic district.

Photo courtesy: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

Law enforcement officials gave media outlets their first opportunity Thursday to survey the bomb site. It came as officials work to finish assessments of structural damage to 41 buildings.

Separately, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has asked the White House for an emergency declaration to free up money and resources to impacted business owners. The federal government is reviewing the request.

The explosion killed the bomber and injured several people.

Federal officials are still trying to determine the motive of the man they identified as the bomber: Anthony Quinn Warner.