Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, August seventh. We wake up today under clear skies, with temperatures starting out in the mid seventies and climbing up to the low nineties. There’s a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm, so if you’re headed out to Centennial Park or planning to visit the Nashville Zoo, bring some extra water and maybe an umbrella just in case. It looks like this warm, mostly sunny weather will stick with us through the end of the week, making it a perfect time to explore outdoor offerings around town.Let’s get to the news making headlines today. Nashville is buzzing as country legends Brad Paisley and Emmylou Harris are set to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this October, joining an elite group at the Music City Center. It’s a proud moment for our city’s music history, and their recognition speaks to the heart of what makes Nashville the songwriting capital.On the education front, more than eighty one thousand students were back in Metro Nashville Public Schools this week. Safety remains in sharp focus this year, with the district adding twenty three new School Resource Officers and high-tech weapons detection scanners at every high school. The city also invested over a million dollars more in the operating budget to support these expanded measures. Our mayor, Freddie O’Connell, visited schools like Inglewood Elementary to highlight these efforts, making it clear that keeping our kids safe is a top city priority.From City Hall, Metro is moving forward on rezoning proposals in The Nations neighborhood. There’s strong community debate, as residents weigh new housing options against preserving historic character. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has updated its list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, and Nashville was removed, clarifying our city is in step with state law on this topic.In real estate, the Nashville market remains hot, but competition is slowly easing. The latest reports show that average home prices in Davidson County are stabilizing near six hundred thousand dollars, with just under three thousand new listings entering the market this past month. For job seekers, the scene is bright—hospitality and tech sectors are hiring, with hundreds of open positions posted in the downtown business district this week.Turning to crime news, a tragic story unfolded in a downtown parking garage as a young teen was assaulted. Metro Police quickly responded, making an arrest and reminding us all to be vigilant in public spaces. Separately, an update from Whites Creek Pike, where a shooting earlier this week left one person recovering but in stable condition. Police have made arrests in both cases and are increasing patrols in these areas. On a brighter note for public safety, Metro officials are praising the continuing drop in petty theft and property crime as we head into late summer.In sports, the Tennessee Titans have named Cam Ward as their starting quarterback for the preseason opener and the excitement is already building among fans. Over at the high schools, our student athletes are making us proud—several Nashville public school soccer and track teams advanced to regional playoffs this week.On the business beat, look for a grand opening today on Eighth Avenue, where a new farm-to-table eatery called The Green Apron is welcoming its first guests. Over in 12 South, local favorite Sweet Lucy’s Bakery announced it is expanding with a second location next month. And speaking of community spirit, a heartwarming collaboration this week brought together Nashville songwriters and adults with disabilities to create original music—proof that the Music City’s magic extends beyond the stage.For families, a quick reminder that the guided walking tour at Fort Negley Park is cancelled today, but there are plenty of other outdoor events happening citywide, including the final days of the “Summer Nights and Fair Delights” fest. Kids at Williamson Medical Center are even celebrating in style, donning handmade farm animal outfits for the occasion.That’s a look at what’s moving in Nashville today. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update. 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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