WATCH: Protesters set blaze to Nashville courthouse as multiple protests continue

Protesters are gathered outside the Metro Nashville Police Department Central Precinct in downtown Nashville.

The group gathered after a rally in against police brutality and white supremacy has been planned for Saturday at Legislative Plaza earlier in the day.

The protesters then moved to the downtown courthouse and office of Mayor John Cooper. Those who were part of the peaceful rally earlier in the afternoon were not part of the same group which became agitated and caused some damage, vandalism.

As the evening progressed, some of the protesters remaining set the Nashville courthouse on fire. Metro Police issued several warning after the blaze , urging them to leave before gas was administered.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper monitored the situation as things escalated, urging remaining protesters to go home.

“This afternoon’s rally for George Floyd and racial justice was peaceful. I attended and listened. We cannot let today’s message of reform descend into further violence. If you mean our city harm, go home.”

A 10pm curfew was set for the city following the blaze and continued unrest.