Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, November thirteenth, twenty twenty-five.We start today with breaking news and a story that’s had our community talking. Prosecutors have officially indicted Austin Drummond for the quadruple murder that rocked Tennessee back in July, and they’re pursuing the death penalty. This case continues to stir emotions across the city. In Germantown, residents are relieved today as the Kroger on Monroe Street is back open after a six-month, two-million-dollar renovation. For so many in this neighborhood, especially seniors, having Kroger’s doors open means easier access to fresh food and meds close to home.If you’re driving near Rutherford County tonight, heads up that the final round of work on the big I-24 interchange project means lane and ramp closures begin at 8 p.m. Plan accordingly if you’re heading east, and expect extra traffic on local surface streets.From City Hall, folks receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits should see sixty-five percent of their November payments arriving today. Governor Bill Lee says full benefits could be restored by Monday, a relief for families still counting every dollar for groceries.Jobs remain strong in the area, with over sixty-five thousand openings posted right now. If you’re looking, there are full-time roles at Aldi offering up to twenty dollars an hour, nurse specialist positions, and even flexible work-from-home jobs. Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to employ nearly forty thousand people, and Amazon remains one of our fastest-growing workplaces. It’s no wonder Nashville holds a top spot for relocations and job growth in national rankings.Let’s talk real estate. Zillow puts the average home value in Nashville at about four hundred forty-three thousand dollars, slightly down from last year. Redfin’s median sales price is close to four hundred fifty-nine thousand. Rental demand is heating up, especially near the East Bank and major job hubs. For investors, opportunity zones remain strongest along the new Oracle campus and the health corridors.In cultural news, we’ve got plenty of music happening this weekend. Local venues along Broadway and at the Ryman feature headline acts nightly—so bundle up. Speaking of weather, expect a chilly start today with morning temps in the upper forties and highs reaching the mid-sixties by late afternoon. Light rain is possible, so bring a jacket if you’re attending outdoor events.Sports fans, the Predators host Chicago at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Local school pride is high after Pearl-Cohn High's football team advanced to the state semis with a narrow win last Friday.We can’t wrap today’s news without sharing a bit of local kindness. A generous holiday donation from Wesley Financial Group founder Chuck McDowell arrived at local shelters, keeping the spirit alive for families in need as the season approaches.On public safety, a woman was attacked inside her Germantown apartment building after walking home from a downtown concert. Police acted quickly, and the suspect, with a violent history, is now in custody. Another citywide conversation continues about weapon detection in schools, as Metro Nashville Public Schools recently settled a lawsuit with the family of a student killed at Antioch High in January. The district has installed advanced AI-powered detectors in all high schools and started upgrading middle schools as well.Looking ahead, tomorrow morning at nine, the State Workforce Development Board meets at the Labor and Workforce building on French Landing Drive to talk about Nashville’s job future. And mark your calendars for community events all weekend, from food trucks on Charlotte Avenue to gallery walks in East Nashville.Thank you for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a beat in our city. This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please 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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