Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, November twentieth.We’re waking up to a chilly morning in the low forties, but sunshine should break through by midday with highs touching the upper fifties. If you have evening plans, grab that jacket—temperatures will dip quickly after sunset. Keep this in mind if you’re heading out tonight for any of the exciting events happening around Nashville.Speaking of getting around, let’s start with a major update for anyone commuting on the north side. Overnight lane closures on Interstate sixty-five and US thirty-one west continue this week as crews work on the I sixty-five bridge expansion near Long Hollow Pike and East Cedar Street. These closures run nightly from eight PM to five AM, with detours posted, so plan an extra few minutes if you’re moving through Sumner County. All work wraps up by December fourth, weather permitting, but today expect delays if your morning routine takes you through that area.We’re following breaking news from city hall where the Metro Council has renewed its push to improve pedestrian safety in neighborhoods like Donelson and Hermitage. There’s focus now on more bike lanes, upgraded crosswalks with new signage, and even open street events to promote safe walking and biking. The city’s also increasing efforts to protect the most vulnerable road users after recent pedestrian incidents.In other city developments, the Financial Empowerment Center is now offering free help with wills, trusts, and estate planning for any Nashville resident. Mayor Freddie O’Connell says this is a way to make sure everyone has access to tools for planning their future.On the job front, hiring remains steady in Nashville. The latest numbers from local job boards show just over fifteen hundred new positions posted this week, with particular demand in hospitality, healthcare, and tech. If you or someone you know is looking, check out the city’s job center for openings.Let’s talk food and business. Nashville’s culinary scene keeps evolving. Sushi San from Chicago just opened its doors in the Twelve South neighborhood, bringing fresh fish and a walk-up soft-serve window. Over in Franklin, Ugly Bagel opens on November twenty-third with grand opening specials and, yes, free bagels. For a unique dining experience, Geist in Germantown is now offering a hot air balloon meal—on the ground, thankfully—with a three-course menu. On the flip side, East Nashville’s Margot Café and Bar, a staple for nearly twenty-five years, has announced it will close next June.If you're out and about, watch for pop-up holiday bars like Miracle and Sippin’ Santa, bringing festive cheer with themed cocktails at GoodTimes and Pearl Diver. And mark your calendar for St. Nicky’s Smoky Mountain Christmas kicking off November twenty-fifth. The holiday season is officially underway.Music made Nashville and last night the Grand Ole Opry saw a highlight as James Taylor took the stage for the very first time, joining Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris in a set that had the audience on their feet. In awards news, the CMA winners were announced last night with Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Junior taking top honors—big congratulations to all the artists making Nashville proud.There’s a lot happening this week in the arts and sports as well. The Indigenous Arts Festival launches today at the Frist Museum and other venues, with music, film, and artisan markets that honor local Native voices. In school sports, the Hillsboro Burros’ girls soccer team captured a regional win, and Overton High’s debate team brought home a trophy from their weekend event.On the real estate front, downtown continues to see interest from luxury developments, with sources like the Nashville Business Journal sharing news of a potential new five-star hotel project from the Trump Organization—details are still in early stages.Turning to crime and public safety, Metro Police have issued an alert for Marcus Stanton, age twenty, wanted on vehicle and gun theft charges. Community members are urged to report any information directly to police. Meanwhile, Swett’s Restaurant faces health code scrutiny after inspectors found violations including improperly dated food and a pest issue—officials note the restaurant is working to address all concerns.To end our update on a feel-good note, the Metro Council this week honored community advocate Climmy Greenley for her tireless support of Nashville’s less privileged. Her work is a reminder of the difference one neighbor can make in our city.Thank you for starting your Thursday with us. Remember to subscribe so you never miss the news that matters to Nashville. 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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