Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, August 14. We wake up today under sunny skies after a wild round of torrential rain swept across Tennessee yesterday. Flash flood warnings are finally behind us, and Nashville looks to top out in the low nineties, with humidity lingering and another scorcher expected tomorrow. The backpack crowd will want sunscreen at bus stops and drivers should prepare for lingering puddles from the overnight storms.Turning to city hall, pressure mounts as Metro Councilwoman Joy Styles calls for the resignation of Steve Martini, our current director of Metro’s Department of Emergency Communications. Multiple council members are voicing concerns over what they describe as chaotic management and questionable employee treatment. This conversation may shape new policies soon, so we’ll keep our ears tuned for developments that could impact 911 response in our neighborhoods.In breaking crime news, authorities have identified and detained a person of interest related to last weekend’s tragic shooting of a 17-year-old in Spring Hill. This individual was picked up out of state on unrelated charges, and local detectives say they are working tirelessly to get answers for the victim’s family. In another high-profile incident, Metro Police continue to investigate the heartbreaking shooting of a six-year-old boy last Friday night near Nolensville Pike, reminding us all to stay vigilant on our streets. On a lighter note, quick action from local law enforcement prevented any threat at Camden Central High yesterday after a firearm was found in a student’s vehicle.The real estate market settles into something closer to Goldilocks territory than we've seen in years. Nashville homes have spent around 105 days on market lately, with prices softening by about forty percent compared to pandemic peaks, averaging close to five hundred seventy-five thousand dollars. It’s a little easier to negotiate for both buyers and sellers, marking a shift after the frenzy of the last few years.In business buzz, downtown has rolled out a musician-friendly perk. Local musicians can now park downtown for free while working a gig, thanks to the latest city initiative. And music tourism surges as We Outside Watersports opens along the Cumberland River. Meanwhile, at Bridgestone Arena, country superstar Jason Aldean’s full throttle tour packed the house last night. Aldean was honored for surpassing four times platinum on his debut album, adding another notch to Nashville’s title as Music City.For sports fans, Nashville SC looks ahead to the semifinal of the US Open Cup, set to host Philadelphia Union at Geodis Park September sixteenth. Our squad comes into this one with confidence after two wins against the Union this season. If they advance, they’ll be the first Tennessee team to win a trophy in any professional sport—a historic moment possibly in the making.Schools are making headlines too. Metro students unveiled their newest high school building, celebrating with parents and teachers on campus this week. Over at Nashville Tech, students are impressing the community with charitable furniture-building projects, blending vocational skills with service.This morning’s feel-good story shines bright as childhood cancer patients teamed up to decorate a car, celebrating a substantial grant from Hyundai for cancer research.That wraps up today’s top stories from around town. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a beat. 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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