Stabbing Ends Fight Over 'Territory' At South Nashville Walmart

NASHVILLE, TN — One man was arrested and another hospitalized following a territorial dispute near a South Nashville Walmart early Tuesday morning, according to Metro Police.

One of the men awoke the other, telling him to vacate the area. When he refused, the first man began punching. Eventually, he pulled out a knife and slashed the victim's face. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

The victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect had minor injuries and was treated and released from Southern Hills Medical Center and was then booked for aggravated assault.

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