Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 17, 2025.We start with breaking news from City Hall, where a major legal development could soon reshape how our city is governed. The Tennessee Court of Appeals has given the green light for the state to move ahead with plans to reduce the size of our Metro Council by half, from 40 members down to 20. Supporters say this change will make local government more efficient and responsive, but city leaders, including Vice Mayor Angie Henderson, argue it undermines the voice of Nashville voters. The city is considering next steps and an appeal remains possible, so we’ll keep watching closely.Weather has certainly been a story for us lately. After several days of heavy rain, flash flooding overnight has caused road closures and prompted water rescues, especially in Sumner and Maury counties. Several homes have reported flooding, so please give yourself extra time on the roads this morning, particularly near known flood-prone stretches like Briley Parkway and Old Hickory Boulevard. Today, skies will gradually clear, with temperatures headed for the upper 80s and high humidity sticking around. The next few days look warm but calmer, giving us a chance to dry out.Sadly, Nashville is reeling from a tragic shooting in Madison, where a mother and her children were shot in what police describe as a domestic incident. A four-year-old girl was killed, and two other children remain in critical condition. The suspect is in custody. We’re thinking of the family and the emergency responders who acted quickly. Police are stepping up patrols and offering support to neighbors in the area.On a brighter note, local music fans and business owners are catching their breath after another successful Bonnaroo festival in nearby Manchester. Over 65 thousand people attended this year, and thanks to careful planning by TDOT and local law enforcement, major traffic snarls on I-24 were avoided. The ripple effect of Bonnaroo continues to bring new visitors and dollars into Nashville’s economy.Speaking of business, the job market in Nashville remains strong as summer heats up. Several tech and healthcare companies along West End Avenue and in the Gulch are hiring, with hundreds of postings for nurses, IT support, and event staff. On the real estate front, median home prices are holding steady near 450 thousand dollars, with increased activity in neighborhoods like East Nashville and Hillsboro Village, where new condos and retail spaces are opening.Looking for something to do this week? The Nashville Public Library is hosting a summer reading kickoff at the main branch downtown, and the East Nashville farmers market is open tomorrow afternoon with live music and fresh produce. High school baseball teams are just wrapping up the state tournament season, and our own Pearl-Cohn High School celebrated a hard-fought win last night.Finally, a feel-good story to start your day. Two friends who met years ago through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program are still connecting over breakfast every week at Pancake Pantry on 21st Avenue, showing us that family really is what we make of it.This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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