1979-111116 – Charles Chumbley

1979-111116 – Charles C. Chumbley

On Friday, June 29th, 1979, Charles C. Chumbley was discovered lying deceased in the alley behind 162 8th Avenue North. It is believed that he was approached and fatally shot as he walked from the parking lot down the alley to his place of work located in the Bennie Dillon building on Church Street. His billfold was taken and was later found discarded away from the scene. Charles C. Chumbley was 70 years old at the time of his death. 

If you have any information regarding the murder of Charles C. Chumbley, please contact the Cold Case Homicide Unit at MNPDColdCase@nashville.gov

You can also call the Nashville Police Department’s Crime Stoppers Division anonymously at 615-742-7463

We feel it is important to put a face to the name. If you have a photograph you would like to submit to be posted (as an addition or substitution) please email: MNPDColdCase@nashville.gov