Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, May 31, 2025.We begin with breaking news out of City Hall. Congress is launching an official probe into Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s recent executive order on immigration enforcement. The investigation, led by Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, is focused on the city’s handling of federal immigration raids and the mayor’s efforts to support local immigrant families. The mayor says he’s not particularly concerned and vows to keep supporting Nashville’s diverse communities despite the political heat. State leaders and advocates are watching closely as the debate over local control versus federal enforcement heats up once again.Over at Metro Council, city leaders are preparing for a potentially pivotal meeting next week. On the agenda are big talks about affordable housing and the completion of Nashville’s new Department of Waste Services, which means changes ahead for trash pickup. Council is also weighing whether to end the short-lived Stormwater Capacity Fee, promising refunds to residents after the fee didn’t bring in as much as expected. There’s also a comprehensive rezoning proposal for The Nations neighborhood, with public feedback invited all summer. Expect to see new names and honors for parts of Toney Road and a downtown alley, both celebrating Nashville’s rich civil rights history.The weather is starting off with a couple of strong storms leftover from last night’s system, but we expect things to settle by late morning. Highs will reach the mid-80s, so it should shape up to be a good afternoon for outdoor plans, with only a slim chance of a stray shower later today.In real estate, the local market remains competitive. Median home prices in Davidson County are holding steady near six hundred thousand dollars, with about 1,200 active listings—down slightly from last month but still strong for those in the market to buy or sell. The job market is showing bright spots, especially in hospitality and healthcare. Several new restaurants are hiring along Lower Broadway, and Ascension Saint Thomas is recruiting for clinical positions. If you’re on the hunt, it’s a promising weekend to network.We’re also seeing movement in business, as the long-awaited Music City Rodeo debuted last night with a star-studded lineup, drawing locals and tourists alike. Across town, Nashville General Hospital has begun an official search for a new CEO after a recent leadership shake-up. The hospital remains focused on improving care and fiscal stability.On the music and culture front, excitement is building as Todd and Julie Chrisley, recently pardoned by the president, teased the return of their family to reality TV in a new docuseries. Lifetime has greenlit a show highlighting their children, and the Chrisleys say filming started the night they returned to Nashville.Turning to community events, summer festivals continue with the East Nashville Art Crawl tonight and multiple school sports teams celebrating state tournament wins this week. Metro Public Health is also offering free summer vaccines and health exams for students at community centers citywide.Now for today’s crime and safety update. Metro Police have confirmed the arrest of a fugitive accused in two Nashville murder cases, including the fatal shooting of a local rapper. The arrest was made out of state and brings some closure for two families. Locally, there was a fatal crash last night on Anderson Road, and police are asking for witnesses to come forward. Also, a hit-and-run victim is facing paralysis, renewing calls from neighbors for more street safety measures.One uplifting note this morning—a local resident, Gigi Sutton, is being honored as “My Hero” for her generosity in mentoring youth and supporting families through hard times. Her story is a reminder that Nashville’s heart is as strong as its sound.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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