• The toy target left on the lawn of the local NAACP president turned out to be placed there by a man who told police he thought it looked like a flower. As for the responding officer that dismissed Caldwell’s concerns, the two have agreed to meet to talk through the incident.
• Vanderbilt University says that Middle Tennessee beat its best estimates for COVID-19 hospitalizations, with that number holding steady at 300, which is well below the 1,200 initially projected.
• Tennessee’s State of Emergency order has been extended until June 30th, though many counties are beginning to relax stay-at-home orders and allowing restaurants and retailers to re-open.
• That Blue Angels flyover that was expected last week is set for today around noon, the organization said Wednesday night.
• An investigation from the new Tennessee Lookout found that the state is releasing the names and contact information for those who test positive for the coronavirus to law enforcement agencies, including the Nashville Airport Police.
• Ryman Auditorium announced that it has extended its postponement of hosted events through June 6, citing concerns for staff and guests.
• Two WeGo Public Transit bus drivers have tested positive for COVID-19 the agency said Wednesday. Video surveillance was used to assist with identifying anyone who may have also been exposed.
• Tennessee is on track for its deciennial census response rate despite the pandemic, so make sure you’re counted.
• A group seeking a long-shot bid to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville has trademarked their proposed team logo, though no progress has been made on the actual process of filing for an expansion team.
• Many local independent coffee shops will remain closed indefinitely, citing ongoing public health concerns.
• A new proposal before the Metro School Board would close three North Nashville high schools, including Whites Creek, Pearl Cohn and the Cohn Adult Learning Center. The realignment would save the system $3 million annually, but is expected to face resistance from parents of current students.
• In a bit of optimism, the Tennessee Titans released their 2020 season schedule, which features three prime-time match-ups.
• An early assessment says that Nashville has lost out on hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism economic activity because the ongoing pandemic.
• The Mall at Green Hills reopened Wednesday with signs promoting mask wearing, though only about 30 of the stores were open inside the mall.
• More local colleges are announcing their intention to return to in-person classes this fall, with some new rules to promote social distancing and improve community health.
• WPLN has a look at the struggles facing the musicians of Nashville with venues remaining closed and touring out of the question.
• The Nashville Scene has some pointers from Walk Bike Nashville for getting (back) on your bike.

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