Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, July 27, 2025.We start today with breaking news, as authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from the Cumberland River yesterday morning. A fisherman near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge spotted the victim. Metro Nashville officials have not yet released details about the man’s identity, and the search is ongoing for answers in what locals fear may be another water-related tragedy.Turning to another somber development, country singer Conner Smith has announced his highly anticipated return to the Grand Ole Opry this coming Wednesday, marking his first performance since he was involved in a tragic car accident last month on Broadway that claimed the life of 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins. Smith publicly expressed his grief and asked for the community’s prayers, saying he was grateful to find healing through music as he returns to the storied Opry stage.Looking at City Hall, discussions continue about the controversial new warehouse development proposed for Antioch near Murfreesboro Pike, stirring neighborhood concerns over potential traffic snarls and safety. At the same time, the city is working with the Choose How You Move initiative to target dangerous intersections, aiming for safer commutes across downtown and East Nashville.Jobs-wise, Nashville’s summer unemployment rate holds steady at just under four percent, but our city’s child care workers, especially in Madison and Hermitage, are still raising issues about low wages and center funding shortages.On the real estate front, home prices across Davidson County saw only a slight uptick this month, with the average sale hovering near five hundred thousand dollars. Local agents are reporting fewer homes on the market than last summer, and more buyers are returning after last year’s high interest rates.Weather is the big story for anyone heading out today. We’re in the midst of a heat wave, with highs soaring toward one hundred degrees and the National Weather Service urging everyone, especially kids and outdoor workers, to stay hydrated and cool. Many community pools and cooling stations are open, including the ones at Shelby Park and East Park Community Center.In music and culture, Lainey Wilson stunned concertgoers last night by joining her songwriting partners Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere for a pop-up set at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Ford Theater. Their performance was part of the ongoing exhibition, Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, which celebrates Wilson’s rise from small-town Louisiana roots to global stardom.Sports fans, Nashville high school baseball and soccer teams are celebrating several big wins in district play this weekend, and local motocross riders drew crowds yesterday at their annual rodeo up in Hendersonville, where spectators packed the stands to catch every second of heart-pounding action.Quick crime update: police are searching for a missing three-year-old believed to have been taken by his non-custodial father following a heated dispute. The search centers around Mount Juliet and southeast Davidson County, with an Amber Alert issued late Saturday. In another significant case, a suspect in the theft of several million dollars from George Jones’ widow was arrested at Nashville International Airport.Before we go, a feel-good story from East Nashville: rescued dogs found in poor condition earlier this month are now on the mend, thriving with local foster families, and getting ready for new homes. This is a testament to the care and compassion of our rescue groups and neighbors coming together.That’s our roundup for Sunday. Remember to check the forecast before heading out and take care in the heat. Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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