Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, June 12th, 2025.We wake up today as Nashville slides deeper into budget season. City officials are locked in daily meetings, hammering out how your tax dollars will shape our coming year. The mayor is pushing for big investments in essentials like fire and police, plus new spending for parks and schools. There’s heated debate, too, with some council members calling for more money for animal control and even a possible study for a Nashville Black History Museum. With property values continuing to climb, many homeowners will see higher taxes, but also a boost in services and improvements across every corner of the city. Decisions made now will affect everything from classroom upgrades in Antioch and Bellevue to more green spaces for Hermitage. The final budget vote is set for the end of June, and the process is live with resident feedback at every session.On the roads, expect serious traffic today and through the weekend as more than 65,000 people descend on Manchester for the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. If you’re heading east on I-24 or trying to get through to Murfreesboro, pack your patience and give yourself extra time. The Department of Transportation is working with local police to keep traffic moving, but we all know Bonnaroo always brings a few jams of its own.Weather today in Nashville is shaping up to be classic late-spring. We’ll see a high close to 90, but it’s a pleasant start at 69 this morning. Skies will be mostly clear, and humidity is a bit lower than what we’ve had this week. That’s good news for anyone heading to outdoor events or just getting a walk in at Centennial Park. The coming days will be similar, with highs in the upper 80s.Turning to local events, the city is alive with music even beyond Bonnaroo. This week, soul fans are still buzzing about the Campbell brothers’ album debut party, and there’s a buzz around town with several Juneteenth celebrations warming up this weekend. And a very happy birthday goes out to the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, marking 150 years of serving our community and shaping generations.In business news, no major openings or closings to report this morning, but job postings remain steady, especially in hospitality and healthcare. If you’re looking, there are several hundred positions up for grabs across Davidson County.On the crime front, police have made an arrest in connection with a family dispute that escalated tragically overnight. In a separate incident, authorities say no charges will be filed in the recent altercations at a local storage facility. Public safety teams remain on alert and urge everyone to be vigilant, especially near busy festival routes.And on a lighter note, there’s a special moment for local schools: Overton High’s girls’ softball team clinched the regional title last night, sparking celebrations along Franklin Pike.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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