- Tonight will be the “reunion” show for Nashville’s Dancin’ in the District, a music series that predated many of Nashville’s popular entertainment spots. ?
- The LGBT Chamber has declined the membership of Core Civic, a private prison operator that has come under fire for its involvement with Homeland Security at the southern US border, after initially granting it. The backlash among its membership and board was immediate.
- WPLN takes a look at the Community Oversight Board’s progress and challenges after nearly a year in operation.
- A wasting disease that’s creating “zombie deer” has spread into the midstate, with officials asking the public to be on the lookout for the warning signs.
- Law firm Baker Donelson will move to the Broadwest development in midtown, leaving their downtown tower while citing the difficulty of running the office in the middle of the city’s tourist district. Multiple council members say they have heard of similar plans and rationales. ?
- The Fair Board will consider a curfew for music events at the new stadium to be built on the property in response to neighbors’ concerns.
- Members of Nashville’s large Kurdish population are distressed by attacks by Turkey on their homeland, precipitated by the decision earlier this week to pull US troops out of the region.
- The Metro Council will consider a bill that would create a commission to grant tax incentives to save historic properties in Nashville.
- A man leaving the Titans game Sunday crashed into a parked ambulance. Police say he was intoxicated and on several medications at the time.
- The Titans released Cairo Santos, the kicker who had a very bad game against the Bills and missed four field goals in the process. ?
- The Nashville Predators (2-1) picked up a 5-2 win against the San Jose Sharks (0-4) Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena, keyed off a two-goal night for team captain Roman Josi. The Preds host the Washington Capitals (2-0) tonight before heading to Los Angeles Saturday to face the Kings (1-1).
- JR Lind of the Nashville Scene has an amusing column drawing parallels between the state’s founding and the pursuit of an MLB team in Nashville.
- PSA: Don’t fall for a scam where somebdoy claiming to be with NES threatens to cut off your electricity.
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