Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, August 9, 2025.We wake up to hot summer sun and a forecast topping 90 degrees, so let’s all keep an eye on those afternoon pop-up storms. With humidity high and temps rising, outdoor events at Centennial Park and the farmers market should get going early before the heat really kicks in. For Sunday, we expect similar weather, just a touch warmer, so plan accordingly if you’re heading to the Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville.Turning to breaking news, a bar that’s long drawn attention on Nolensville Pike, the 404 Bar and Grill, is now padlocked after Metro Police cited it as a public nuisance. Over five years, more than 120 police calls have involved everything from assaults to illegal gambling. Chief John Drake says closing this spot should benefit neighbors, who’ve voiced safety concerns at recent meetings. The court will hear the case August 11 before any reopening is considered.Meanwhile, charges have been filed after a shocking incident downtown. Chelsea, Massachusetts Deputy Fire Chief Michael Masucci was arrested for reportedly assaulting a Nashville police officer while first responders were assisting someone at a local bar. He’s now on leave and facing multiple charges, with a court date set for early September.City hall is buzzing with reactions to Elon Musk’s Boring Company, which unveiled plans for the Music City Loop—a pair of 9.5-mile tunnels that would link the State Capitol and airport, running under Rosa Parks Boulevard, Lafayette Street, and Murfreesboro Pike. Local officials and concerned residents say they want more details, especially about environmental impacts, so public meetings on the project are likely coming soon.On a lighter note, the Nashville Zoo has everyone talking after a rare clouded leopard arrived this week. Zoo officials hope visitors will learn more about conservation and enjoy an up-close look at a stunning, endangered animal.In real estate, home sales are up again, marking a solid turnaround. Over 3,300 homes closed in July, a three percent increase over last year. The median price for a single-family home jumped to just over five hundred twenty thousand dollars. Local agents say Nashville’s market remains resilient, good news for homeowners and job-seekers alike.For our music scene, Nashville welcomes the Stand Up To Cancer benefit concert tonight at Riverfront Park, an event drawing big names to support cancer research.In local sports, high school football teams kicked off their preseason last night, with the East Nashville Eagles scoring a victory over Maplewood. Metro Schools also earned statewide recognition, with two in the city named among Tennessee’s top 25 public high schools.Before we go, our feel-good story highlights a couple in Germantown who recently launched a nonprofit to help neighbors pay utility bills during these hot summer months. Their effort’s already helped nearly two dozen families stay cool.That’s a look at our city’s past twenty-four hours. This has been Nashville Local Pulse. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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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