Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, June 26, 2025. We start today with a big legal development at City Hall. Nashville’s Metro Council may soon look very different. A Tennessee appeals court has revived the push to cut the council in half, meaning we could see only 20 representatives instead of the current 40 after the next election. This comes after a long legal fight between the state and our city over who should have more say in local governance. The reduction, if it stands, will impact how neighborhoods like East Nashville and The Nations are represented at the city level, and voices from both sides are already making themselves heard.On to our breaking stories. In public safety, local officers made a high-profile arrest as a suspect wanted out of Madison County for 18 years was finally taken into custody right here in Nashville. Meanwhile, the investigation into April’s tragic double homicide near Percy Priest Lake has seen progress, with a man returned from Louisiana now charged in the case. There’s also somber news from Percy Priest Lake after the accidental drowning of a five-year-old boy. As always, we remind everyone to take extra care near the water, especially during these hot days.Speaking of the weather, the heat wave continues across Davidson County. We’re looking at highs in the upper 90s today, with little cloud cover or relief from the sun. Outdoor workers, event organizers, and families should stay hydrated and avoid peak afternoon hours if possible. Early detection and precautions are key, especially with the increased risk of sunburn and skin cancer these days.The job and real estate markets both show Nashville’s growth isn’t slowing down. There are now more than 3,200 new job listings posted across the city this week, especially in healthcare, hospitality, and tech. In real estate, the median home price just crossed $490,000, up eight percent from last year. New apartment complexes are popping up along Charlotte Avenue, and we’re also seeing popular restaurants expanding into Gallatin Pike, while a long-loved spot on Charlotte Pike is closing its doors.Culturally, we’re turning up the volume tonight with the Nashville Pride Weekend kickoff at W Nashville Downtown, featuring live performances and drag acts. Pride events will continue through Sunday, drawing crowds to Broadway and the riverfront. For a good cause, there’s also a community blood drive today from noon to five at 640 Massman Drive—every donation can save a life.Over in sports, our high school baseball teams wrapped their season with two local schools making it into the state finals, and the Nashville Sounds are back at First Horizon Park for a weekend home stand.Finally, a feel-good story to round us out: A local balloon artist who was once a NICU baby is now volunteering at Vanderbilt Children’s, bringing smiles to kids who need it most.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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