Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, November twenty-first. As we start the day, Nashville is waking up to chilly but clear conditions. We are expecting highs in the mid-fifties with dry skies, making it a good day for outdoor activities and those weekend festivals already setting up around city parks. Listeners along Broadway and the Gulch should expect some traffic later today with several music events drawing crowds.In breaking news, a $245 million deal for the old scrapyard along the riverfront, just east of downtown, is now finalized. This prime parcel, overlooking the future site of the new Titans stadium, will be the centerpiece of a massive redevelopment effort. The announcement is sending a strong signal to investors that downtown Nashville’s next chapter is just getting started. Speaking of downtown, the Oracle River North campus continues to expand, promising nearly 8,500 new jobs over the coming decade and boosting demand in both the job and housing markets.The real estate picture shows Nashville’s housing market cooling slightly after the pandemic frenzy, but it remains strong. According to the latest market reports, the average home value sits around four hundred and forty thousand dollars. Entry-level homes are moving in just under two months and buyers now see more options, especially among condos and townhomes close to the city core. Neighborhoods like East Bank and Germantown are in focus as major projects and new corporate headquarters drive both job opportunities and urban living choices.Job seekers in Nashville are seeing mixed signals. State data shows strong growth in healthcare, education, and hospitality, but the broader job market is more cautious. Unemployment in the region has edged up, much like elsewhere in the country, and while people with jobs report solid stability, those on the hunt may be sending out scores of applications before landing interviews. Oracle, the healthcare sector, and the ongoing stadium and riverfront projects are among the anchors keeping our local economy moving.City Hall this week finalized calendar and budget changes for 2026, with renewed emphasis on infrastructure upgrades to keep pace with rapid growth. Look for more city debates on prioritizing roads and transit over new cultural developments for the next budget cycle. Meanwhile, some performing arts expansion projects are on hold until funding is available.Big news on the music front: country star Clay Walker just made his headlining debut at the Ryman Auditorium, earning rave reviews. Over in Midtown, local singer-songwriters are turning out for showcases aimed at landing those coveted spots on Music Row. The next few days you can catch holiday light installations launching at Cheekwood and Centennial Park, plus the annual Turkey Trot on Saturday near Shelby Bottoms Greenway.In school news, congratulations go out to the Hume-Fogg Academic girls' volleyball team, taking second place statewide, and to the East Nashville High theater troupe for winning regional honors with their moving performance of Our Town.On the public safety front, Metro Police are reporting a quieter-than-average night, with most calls centered on minor traffic incidents and a burglary on 12th Avenue South. Police have increased patrols near the Five Points area after several recent car break-ins, encouraging everyone to lock their vehicles and report anything suspicious.A feel-good highlight to end the week: volunteers from Edgehill have come together to repair and replant the neighborhood’s community garden after recent vandalism. Thanks to their efforts, kids and families will again have a place to gather, garden, and play in the coming weeks.That wraps up our look at Nashville’s pulse today. From city hall to community heroes, sports to music and the job market, we are growing, evolving, and coming together. Thanks for tuning in to Nashville Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe and join us again tomorrow for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.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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