Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, August twenty second. We wake up to cooler, partly cloudy skies across Davidson County, with a chance of scattered afternoon showers. Expect highs in the upper eighties, and keep an umbrella handy if you are headed out tonight, as some storms could roll through early evening. Looking ahead, we will likely see more sunshine and heat returning for the weekend, so plan outdoor events for Saturday or Sunday if you can.Turning to breaking news, the University School of Nashville was at the center of a citywide scare yesterday after a bomb threat came in by email. Metro Police and Vanderbilt officers, with K9 units, swept the campus near Edgehill Avenue and 19th Avenue South. Thankfully, the threat was determined to be a spoof and the building was cleared without injury. Classes resumed later in the morning, but the incident was understandably nerve-wracking for families. Authorities are urging us all to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity quickly.On the crime front, Metro Police arrested a nineteen-year-old in connection with yesterday’s threat, which also targeted several other independent schools nationwide. There were no explosives found, and the FBI is assisting. Outside of that, violent incidents were down citywide last night, signaling some relief for our neighborhoods.Let’s talk city hall. Nashville's Metro Council has approved a rezoning plan for nearly three hundred acres in The Nations, along the city's west side. This move allows higher-density housing development—up to forty units per acre—which could bring more affordable apartment options in the coming years. Some residents are concerned about changing character, but the council argues it will help with our persistent housing crunch.Real estate continues to sizzle. Median home prices are holding steady just over five hundred thousand dollars, and new listings are moving quickly, especially in East Nashville and Green Hills. On the jobs front, Nashville International Airport logged its busiest summer ever, with a record number of hospitality and service positions posted just this week. Overall, we are seeing around fifteen thousand active job vacancies across Middle Tennessee.The commute may be tricky this weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will close one eastbound lane of I-40 over Garners Creek Road, just west of town, starting eight p.m. tonight through early Monday for bridge repairs. Leave extra time, especially if you are concert-bound.For music fans, Nashville is lifting spirits once again. The country music scene is buzzing, and the annual Shakespeare Festival is underway in Centennial Park, running nightly shows through September. Also, the W. O. Smith Music School is continuing to offer music lessons to kids for just fifty cents, making world-class training accessible to families on tight budgets. Mayor O'Connell, a former student, credits this program with helping launch his own love of the arts.Sports update—Nashville SC makes a big move, signing midfielder Jonathan Pérez from the LA Galaxy for a one point five million dollar transfer. The club is hoping Pérez can spark a turnaround as the Boys in Gold face Orlando City tonight and look to snap a losing streak. Local high schools are also kicking off their football seasons, with Hume-Fogg celebrating a big win over Maplewood last night.As we close, here is a feel-good moment. Volunteers at local community centers are prepping backpacks filled with school supplies for area kids, thanks to donations from neighbors and businesses. It is a small action with a big heart, reminding us what makes Nashville strong.Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. 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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