HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - The Hendersonville Police Department is investigating after human remains were found near State Route 386 Wednesday afternoon.
Police said a subcontract worker with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) was picking up trash along the roadway when they discovered the remains in a small wood line near State Route 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) by New Shackle Island Road.
The remains are those of a white woman with brown hair, who stood about four feet, nine inches tall, and weighed about 105 pounds, according to invesitgators.
The victim's identity and cause of death are still under investigation and pending an autopsy report.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hendersonville Police Department at 615-822-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 615-594-4113. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips Mobile Application.