Scene cleared after a suspicious letter mailed to James Polk Building

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The scene is cleared after a suspicious letter was mailed to James Polk Building

There is no imminent threat at this time.

Originally, police, fire and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded because this is a government building.

The James Polk Building most notably houses the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and other state offices.

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