Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, September twentieth, twenty twenty-five.We start today with breaking news that has touched the heart of Nashville’s music community. Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, who penned hits for Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney, has died in a small plane crash near Franklin, North Carolina. His wife and stepdaughter were also on board. The country music world is mourning deeply, with tributes pouring in from Music Row and beyond.Meanwhile, over at city hall, Mayor Freddie O’Connell is responding to a series of tragic pedestrian deaths this month. Several fatal hit-and-runs on Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard, 4th Avenue South, and Haywood Lane have sparked a renewed urgency for safer streets. The mayor has announced that sidewalk and signal improvements are being moved up, especially in high-risk areas like Dickerson Pike, with construction set to begin before the year is out. Residents will soon receive a list of priority improvements as the city doubles down on its Choose How You Move and Vision Zero plans.Turning to the weather, we’re starting out with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. We’ll see a high near ninety-three this afternoon, perfect for outdoor plans, but do watch for a little haze later tonight. Tomorrow, we’ll cool off just a touch to the upper eighties, so it remains ideal for fall festivals and farmers’ markets across Davidson County.Now let’s talk business and the job market. A new round of hiring is underway at the BNA airport after recent travel disruptions, and with thirty-one new hospital beds opening in Middle Tennessee under Jillian’s Law, healthcare job postings are up by about one hundred across the region this week. The housing market also remains hot, with median home prices in Nashville now just over five hundred twenty thousand dollars. However, some realtors report a slight slowdown in buyer activity as mortgage rates hold steady.As for community news, families are gearing up for Nashville Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo, which kicks off October eleventh and runs nightly through Halloween. There will be trick-or-treating, animal shows, pumpkin patches, and special events like a Día de los Muertos celebration on November first. This is a favorite fall tradition, drawing record crowds last year and expected to be even bigger this season.Sports fans, Vanderbilt football is back in the spotlight tonight, taking on Georgia State at home. Vanderbilt is ranked twentieth and coming off a three-game winning streak. Local high schools have finished up region play this week, with Hillwood and Pearl-Cohn both picking up strong wins. Congratulations to all the student-athletes.On the crime front, Metro Police report a significant arrest after a teen and an adult were charged in the recent fatal shooting at Thompson Place apartments. In South Nashville, one person was injured in a stabbing following an argument last night, and police say the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge everyone to stay alert in high-traffic areas, especially given recent incidents.On a lighter note, we want to share a feel-good story from Hermitage, where the Kamer Davis Clinic continues to serve patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, thanks to a surge in community support. Staff say the clinic is a lifeline for families and hope the renewed attention will help keep their doors open.As we wrap up, remember to check out local pumpkin patches and apple orchards for a taste of autumn. And if you have questions or concerns for Mayor O’Connell about city improvements, he wants to hear from you.Thank you for tuning in to Nashville Local Pulse. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a local update. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease 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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