Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for August fifteenth. We are waking up to a steamy start across Middle Tennessee with temps already pushing seventy nine and highs expected to soar near ninety five this afternoon. Scattered clouds bring a slim chance of a quick midday shower, but it’s mostly hot and humid, so if you have any errands or outdoor plans, hydrate and take a little extra care. We are expecting even hotter weather by Saturday, so keep that sunscreen handy heading into the weekend.Let’s talk city news, starting with transportation. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is closing eastbound lanes on I-24 at Haywood Lane tonight starting at eight for bridge repairs. This project will stretch through early Sunday morning, so be prepared for major slowdowns from Haywood up to the Rutherford County line. Use alternate routes if you can, and remember, these upgrades are part of a long-term resurfacing project to keep our roads safe and smooth. Travelers should check the SmartWay map or call five eleven for the latest updates.At the airport, more changes as BNA continues curbside construction. The entry lane to valet and hotel areas is shifted, so if you’re dropping family off for a getaway or welcoming guests, give yourself extra time. With BNA growing steadily and Southwest now adding new nonstop routes, Nashville keeps cementing itself as a major travel hub.In Nashville’s cultural spotlight, our city is taking center stage tonight as Stand Up to Cancer broadcasts its national fundraiser from Music City for the first time. The show features the Jonas Brothers, Dan and Shay, Jon Pardi, Jelly Roll, Brothers Osborne, and host Sheryl Crow, joined by the Nashville Community Gospel Choir. It airs at seven on all major networks and shines a bright light on survivor stories and breakthroughs from our local scientists. It’s a proud moment for Nashville and a testament to our deep musical and community spirit.For job seekers, local listings show nearly three thousand open positions across health care, logistics, and hospitality. The hottest zip codes for hiring are two seven two zero eight and the area around Downtown, as the summer concert and festival season drives demand.Home buyers and renters continue to see a tight market with average listing prices for single-family homes hovering just under six hundred thousand dollars in East Nashville. The pace of sales slows slightly as mortgage rates climb, but demand remains steady in walkable neighborhoods like The Nations and Germantown.Turning to public safety, Metro Police arrested a suspect in a vape shop robbery and shooting near Bell Road overnight. Officers are also investigating a pedestrian injury after an accident on Broadway. Both victims are expected to recover, and there are no ongoing threats to the public, but officials remind us to stay aware downtown, especially on weekends.Community is alive and well as schools open for a new semester. Glencliff High celebrated after their robotics team landed third place in a regional competition this week, drawing cheers from teachers and parents. In youth sports, the East Nashville Eagles clinched a playoff spot last night, capping off an undefeated regular season.For good news that lifts the spirit, local musicians teamed up with adults with disabilities this week to co-write original songs, resulting in what NewsChannel 5 called the most joyful collaboration you’ll see all year. Songwriters and new friends performed together at Centennial Park Thursday evening, leaving families beaming and reminding us why Music City’s heartbeat is community.As you head out, remember extra traffic on I-24, keep cool under the sun, and, if you can, tune in for the Stand Up to Cancer special tonight—it’s a Nashville night you will not want to miss.Thank you for starting your day with us. Remember to subscribe for these essential local updates. 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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