Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, July 12, 2025.We start our day with a look at breaking news. Nashville police have responded to a serious incident overnight near Clarksville Pike, where a suspect in a barricade situation was taken into custody, and the children involved are safe. Elsewhere, there is relief in Germantown where new safety measures are being rolled out after last week’s tragic pedestrian death at a crosswalk. Officials say these changes will include enhanced lighting and new crossing signals near 5th Avenue to help prevent future accidents.Our weather today is classic Nashville summer—clear skies with highs expected to hit 93 degrees. It’s already warm out, so if you’ve got plans for the downtown farmers market or any of the city’s outdoor festivals, be sure to stay hydrated and take a break in the shade when you can. Looking ahead, Sunday will bring a few more clouds but temperatures remain in the low to mid-90s.From City Hall, the hot topic is the upcoming Tennessee sales tax holiday. The annual event is set for July 25th through July 27th, so start your back-to-school shopping lists now. It’s a good chance to save on clothes, supplies, and computers.In the business world, we’re welcoming Wawa to the region, as the popular convenience store chain has broken ground on new Tennessee locations, including nearby Murfreesboro—just a short drive from downtown Nashville. Meanwhile, Meta has made a small digital ad buy in Davidson County, signaling possible changes in the local tech and job market landscape. Nashville’s unemployment sits at around 3.4 percent, with steady hiring in hospitality, healthcare, and tech, so opportunities are out there for those seeking new roles.Music and the arts are truly alive this weekend. The Gibson Garage on 10th Avenue South is hosting free live shows, with country star Brandon Davis performing July 16th and Sydney Quiseng on the 17th. Morgan Wade will celebrate her album release July 30th, and Halestorm drops by August 1st for their own release event. Across town, Belcourt Theatre welcomes a new Argentine film for the indie crowd, while books and food are in the spotlight at the Flavorsmith’s upcoming showcase.On the sports front, the Nashville Sounds suffered a tough 5-4 loss to the Durham Bulls last night, with Brewers prospect Jeferson Quero hitting his first Triple-A home run. Tonight, all eyes turn to Bridgestone Arena for UFC Fight Night, featuring Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira in a heavyweight showdown. Prelims start at 5 p.m. local time. If high school sports are your passion, local teams are gearing up for summer league basketball and football scrimmages—with several area schools reporting strong showings in early play.For community spirit, we salute Lawson Allen of Lee Danner and Bass, who has just been awarded the Order of the Red Triangle, the highest volunteer honor from the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. Lawson’s decades of support have helped expand youth programs and facilities, making a real difference for Nashville families.As for public safety, authorities are urging caution after an overturned tractor-trailer closed part of I-40 West this morning, causing major delays near Charlotte Avenue. If you’re traveling that way, expect traffic and seek alternate routes. There have also been charges filed in a recent manslaughter case involving a Tennessee man and his nephew—officials are continuing their investigation.There’s no shortage of great events on the horizon. Check out tonight’s live music downtown and don’t miss the 911 Nashville stunt event on Korean Veterans Boulevard Bridge Sunday, with simulated tornado rescues sure to thrill families.Thank you for tuning in. Stay safe, Nashville, and remember 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 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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