Nashville Local Pulse

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 Depa...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, August 14. We wake up today under sunny skies after a wild round of torrential rain swept across Tennessee yesterday. Flash flood warnings are finally behind us, and Nashville looks to top out in the low nineties, with humidity lingering and another scorcher expected tomorrow. The backpack crowd will want sunscreen at bus stops and drivers should prepare for lingering puddles from the overnight storms.

Turning to city hall, pressure mounts as Metro Councilwoman Joy Styles calls for the resignation of Steve Martini, our current director of Metro’s Department of...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, August 10, 2025. We’re starting our day with sunshine and temperatures heading for a high near ninety-three, and a low just below seventy-three tonight. It’s a classic August Sunday here in Middle Tennessee, so if you’re hitting Tomato Art Fest or heading out for a walk in Centennial Park, pack the sunscreen and know it’s going to be warm and dry all day.

Our top story comes from East Nashville, where thousands have come together for the twenty-second annual Tomato Art Fest. Neighbors, artists, and families fill the stre...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, August 9, 2025.

We wake up to hot summer sun and a forecast topping 90 degrees, so let’s all keep an eye on those afternoon pop-up storms. With humidity high and temps rising, outdoor events at Centennial Park and the farmers market should get going early before the heat really kicks in. For Sunday, we expect similar weather, just a touch warmer, so plan accordingly if you’re heading to the Tomato Art Fest in East Nashville.

Turning to breaking news, a bar that’s long drawn attention on Nolens...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, August ninth, twenty twenty-five.

We wake up today with the city watching closely as Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveils more details for the proposed Music City Loop. This ambitious tunnel project would run nearly ten miles from downtown at Rosa L. Parks Boulevard under the roundabout by Music City Center all the way to Nashville International Airport. Local leaders are raising questions about transparency and environmental impact, especially with the route sitting mostly under state-controlled roadways. The State Building Commission has just approved a temporary lease so tunnel-boring ma...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, August 8th, 2025.

We start our day at Old Hickory Boulevard, where overnight roadwork has just wrapped up. Crews were out from Dickerson Pike to Gallatin Pike, replacing decades-old pipes beneath the busy stretch. If you’re heading through Madison or East Nashville this morning, expect clearer traffic, but be aware that tonight brings more construction delays. Eastbound lanes on I-24 through Davidson County will see reduced capacity starting at eight this evening, continuing through Sunday morning. Plan your weekend routes with extra time, especially if you’re heading downtown or t...

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’...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, August 3rd.

We start our day with a look out the window—expect summer warmth and humidity across Greater Nashville. Skies stay partly cloudy, and we may see evening thunderstorms pop up after 5 p.m., so if you’re heading to Shelby Park or the farmers market, an umbrella might be wise. The forecast calls for highs near ninety degrees and muggy air hanging around all weekend.

Turning to our city’s top stories, let’s start with sports. Last night at GEODIS Park, Nashville SC thrilled the home...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, August second. We start our day with breaking news from city hall, where the state of Tennessee has officially approved a free land lease for the ambitious Music City Loop tunnel, a high-profile project by Elon Musk’s Boring Company. While some locals are excited about future transit innovation, many are raising concerns over the lack of transparency and limited public input surrounding the decision. This development will likely bring big changes to our daily commutes, so we’ll be keeping a close eye as more details come out, especially about how...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, August 1, 2025.

We’re waking up to cloudy skies over Music City with a comfortable start in the mid-seventies. Expect highs around eighty-six later today, with patchy clouds sticking around and a slight breeze. It’s a warm summer Friday, so if you’re heading out to events or running errands, stay hydrated and remember it’s classic August weather—steamy but perfect for late-night patio hangs. Looking ahead, we’ll continue to ride this heatwave through the weekend, with highs near eighty-eight tomorrow and slight chances for rain holding off until ea...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 31. We are waking up to clear skies and starting off warm, with temperatures already climbing into the eighties. Today is shaping up to be our last scorcher of the week, with highs pushing up to ninety-six degrees, so let’s keep plenty of water handy and watch out for each other, especially the elderly and those working outdoors. By tomorrow, we finally get a break as the heat should ease down into the upper eighties and low nineties.

Turning to breaking news from city hall, big debates are un...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, July 27, 2025.

We start today with breaking news, as authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from the Cumberland River yesterday morning. A fisherman near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge spotted the victim. Metro Nashville officials have not yet released details about the man’s identity, and the search is ongoing for answers in what locals fear may be another water-related tragedy.

Turning to another somber development, country singer Conner Smith has announced his highly anticipated return to the Grand Ole Opry this coming Wednesday, marking his fi...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, July 26, 2025. It’s another warm start with thick clouds overhead around downtown, and temperatures are holding in the low 80s. We’re in for a steamy afternoon, reaching the mid 90s with humidity making it feel even warmer. There’s a good chance of some scattered showers and thunderstorms late in the day, so if you have outdoor plans around Centennial Park or heading to the farmers markets, be ready for possible quick downpours. Looking ahead, this heat is building through the weekend, with highs close to 98 by Monday, so keep your w...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, July 25th, 2025.

We are waking up to a warm start in the city, with clear skies and temperatures in the upper seventies right now. Expect a hot one today. Highs are set to reach ninety-two, and tonight it will only cool down to the mid-seventies. We’re in for a repeat tomorrow, so keep your sunscreen handy if you have plans outside.

Let’s begin with breaking news from city hall, where the Metro Council has just passed the Smart Stair Law. This measure is designed to enco...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 24th, and we’re starting off with a look at today’s top stories shaping our city.

It’s a steamy morning across Middle Tennessee, and we’re on track to hit a high near 94 degrees, so let’s stay cool and hydrated. Skies are clear to start our Thursday, but don’t be surprised by a buildup of clouds this afternoon with a slight chance of a stray shower. The heat sticks with us into the weekend, as Friday and Saturday’s highs also hover in the mid 90s, so an...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, July 20th. We’re stepping into the heart of summer with Nashville waking to clear skies, but be sure you’re taking the heat seriously today. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, with heat indexes soaring as high as 105 degrees. Drink plenty of fluids, limit your time in the sun, and check on neighbors and family members who might need extra care.

A major headline sweeping through the city: two people have now been arrested after that tragic I-24 shooting which left a 22-year-old dead yesterday. Metr...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, July 19th, 2025.

We begin with breaking news at the new Tennessee Titans stadium construction site downtown. Construction is at a complete standstill today after a noose was discovered on the site earlier this week. Metro Nashville Police and the Titans’ construction partners are investigating, and no work will continue until a full sitewide inclusion and respect review takes place. The Tennessee Builders Alliance is also offering a reward for information, calling this act both racist and hateful. The stadium, which broke ground this past February, was expected to finish in...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, July eighteenth. We begin today with breaking news at the intersection of politics and public safety. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to Nashville this morning to address what her department calls the worst of the worst criminal illegal immigrants in Tennessee. She highlighted recent ICE arrests here in Nashville, including individuals connected to gang and trafficking charges. The secretary also called for a continued crackdown and criticized city leadership over immigration policies. Tempers were high yesterday at Nashville International Airport, where State Representative Justin Jones was escorted out of a...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for July 17, 2025. We're starting the day with a heat advisory in effect for Middle Tennessee, which means temperatures are expected to feel as high as 107 degrees thanks to the combination of heat and humidity. This is a good reminder to stay hydrated and cool, especially for those who will be outdoors today[1].

Looking ahead at the weather, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 96 degrees, and a heat index reaching up to 108 degrees. There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day, mainly after 4 pm[1].
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Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, July 13, 2025.

We wake up today under partly cloudy skies, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-80s across Davidson County. Humidity will linger, so keep water handy if you are out and about, especially for any afternoon outdoor events. No major storms expected, but a stray shower could pop up late this evening.

Big news this weekend from our local government—city hall announced updates to zoning rules near Centennial Park and Midtown, aiming to spur more mixed-use developments and increase housing options. The plan could bring ov...

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...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, July 11th, and we hope everyone is having a great start to their day. We begin with breaking news from West Nashville where a mother was arrested overnight on Susannah Drive after allegedly shooting her teenage daughter during an argument inside their apartment. Police say the 16-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to her hand and was treated at Centennial Medical Center. The mother is currently being held on multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse and possession of a weapon while intoxicated. The Youth Services Division continues to investigate.

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Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 10th. We're starting our day with some electric energy after Nashville SC’s dramatic comeback last night at Geodis Park. Down two goals early, the Boys in Gold roared back against D.C. United with five unanswered tallies, notching a 5-2 victory and clinching their first-ever spot in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. Sam Surridge was the star, scoring twice in the second half, as more than 21,000 fans got to witness history in the making. The team now waits to see whether they’ll face Philadelphia Union or the New...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

We wake up today with temperatures starting in the low 70s and an expected high near 90 later this afternoon. Humidity hangs in the air, but skies should remain mostly clear, perfect for anyone headed downtown or out to one of our community events. We will see similar conditions tomorrow, so keep the sunscreen handy.

Our top story: a sense of uncertainty in city politics as Congressman Mark Green has resigned. The community is still waiting for details as the process for a special election unfolds. This...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, July eighth. We’re starting this morning with a look at breaking news and developing stories shaping our day.

Tennessee weather continues to play a big part in our routines. Heavy rain swept through yesterday, knocking out power for more than nine thousand people across Davidson County. Crews worked late into the night to get most neighborhoods back online, but a few pockets near Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Pike are still waiting. Today, storms are expected to move out, leaving us with partly cloudy skies and highs in th...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, July 5th, 2025.

We’re waking up after what was one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the country. Downtown Nashville came alive last night with the annual Let Freedom Sing event. Massive crowds filled the streets to catch the fireworks show over the Cumberland, which was produced by Pyro Shows and set to a live performance from the Nashville Symphony. If you missed it, folks were calling it the best display in years, thanks to upgraded technology and a mix of new music and classic favorites. Crews are al...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, July 4th, 2025.

We are waking up to excitement across Nashville as we get ready for Let Freedom Sing, the city’s biggest event of the summer and one of the nation’s largest Fourth of July celebrations. Downtown is buzzing with anticipation as crews finish preparations for today’s festivities. Country star Dierks Bentley takes the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage tonight at 8:05, leading up to the fireworks and drone show at 9:30. Expect music all day on multiple stages, with the Nashville Symphony closing out the evening as the firework...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 3rd, 2025.

We’re waking up to a warm start with temps already in the low seventies and heading toward a high near ninety-one. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with only a slight chance of an afternoon shower, so outdoor plans for today and tomorrow’s Fourth of July celebrations are looking pretty solid. If you are heading to the fireworks at Bicentennial Mall or walking the pedestrian bridge for river views, dress for summer heat and hydrate.

Breaking overnight, Metro Police arrested a woman afte...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

We start today with big changes that touch every corner of our city as 177 new Tennessee laws officially take effect this morning. Among them, a new rule targeting the harboring of undocumented immigrants now makes it a felony if someone is caught transporting or hiding immigrants for money. That law is controversial and already faces legal challenges, with advocates voicing concern for families and nonprofits while lawmakers say it only targets those profiting from the act. Another significant change for families is the launch of universal school vouchers...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, June twenty-eighth, twenty twenty-five.

We wake up to another sizzling day in Nashville. The dangerous heat advisory is still in effect for Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky, with temperatures expected to climb well into the upper nineties. Hydration and shade will be our best friends if we're heading outside, especially for those planning to take part in the weekend's big events.

Downtown is buzzing as the Nashville Pride Festival takes over Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. After last night’s lively opening with Kim Petras and Estelle, to...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, June 27, 2025.

We begin today with a heads-up for drivers. Major lane and ramp closures are happening on I-40 and I-24 near Murfreesboro Pike and mile marker 213. Crews are repairing a pothole-prone bridge, so expect detours and delays through Monday morning. Message boards are up, but if you’re heading toward the airport or downtown this weekend, give yourself extra time. And remember, our Move Over Law helps keep road crews safe—please slow down and pay attention in the work zones.

Our weather story today starts with anot...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, June 26, 2025. We start today with a big legal development at City Hall. Nashville’s Metro Council may soon look very different. A Tennessee appeals court has revived the push to cut the council in half, meaning we could see only 20 representatives instead of the current 40 after the next election. This comes after a long legal fight between the state and our city over who should have more say in local governance. The reduction, if it stands, will impact how neighborhoods like East Nashville and The Nations are represented at the city le...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 24.

We start our day with breaking news from city hall, where the Metropolitan Nashville Audit Committee is meeting this morning. City leaders are discussing the latest in public spending and oversight, with an eye on how tax dollars are being used as investments in downtown development continue at full steam. At the same time, the East Bank Development Authority is gathering to review key proposals that could shape the riverfront’s future, fueling new conversations about job opportunities and housing along the Cumberland.

Stepping outside, we’re m...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re waking up to the first big heat wave of the summer. The sun is out, and forecasters expect the mercury to hit the mid-90s. With the heat index pushing up to one hundred and five, we all need to take extra care if we’re spending time outside, especially with a busy weekend ahead and plenty of outdoor events around the city. Make sure to drink plenty of water and check on neighbors who might need a little extra help today.

Breaking news from...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, June 20, 2025. Let’s start with the biggest headline today: Nashville is in the global spotlight as GEODIS Park welcomes fans for the FIFA Club World Cup. Tonight, Los Angeles Football Club faces Espérance Sportive de Tunis, bringing soccer excitement and thousands of visitors to Wedgewood-Houston. Downtown traffic is already buzzing, and remember, parking will be tight around the stadium and nearby neighborhoods.

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to a muggy start, with temperatures inching into the upper eighties and storms possible by mid-afternoon. Pack an umbrella if you’ll be a...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, June 19th, 2025.

We start our day watching the skies. Severe weather is rolling into Metro Nashville, with the National Weather Service forecasting two waves of storms through this morning. We are under a slight risk for damaging winds, hail, and possibly isolated tornadoes. Emergency crews are prepped and ready, and we encourage everyone to have weather alerts set up and to secure any loose items outside. If you live in a mobile home, know your nearest sturdy shelter. Charge up your phones, stock up your emergency kits, and stay...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

We start with breaking news from City Hall, where a major legal development could soon reshape how our city is governed. The Tennessee Court of Appeals has given the green light for the state to move ahead with plans to reduce the size of our Metro Council by half, from 40 members down to 20. Supporters say this change will make local government more efficient and responsive, but city leaders, including Vice Mayor Angie Henderson, argue it undermines the voice of Nashville voters. The city is considering next steps and...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for June 14, 2025.

We're starting the day with a significant protest event. Anti-Trump "No King" rallies are taking place nationwide, including here in Nashville. These protests are expected to be some of the largest since the start of the Trump administration, with organizers calling for participation on June 14[2]. Yesterday, another protest drew attention as Kilmar Abrego Garcia's federal trial sparked demonstrations outside the courthouse. Supporters are calling for justice and fair treatment for immigrants[1].

In sports news, the 2025 MLS NEXT Cup is kicking off today, running through June 22 in the...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, June 12th, 2025.

We wake up today as Nashville slides deeper into budget season. City officials are locked in daily meetings, hammering out how your tax dollars will shape our coming year. The mayor is pushing for big investments in essentials like fire and police, plus new spending for parks and schools. There’s heated debate, too, with some council members calling for more money for animal control and even a possible study for a Nashville Black History Museum. With property values continuing to climb, many homeowners will see higher ta...

Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, June seventh, twenty twenty-five. We’re waking up to the sound of rain on rooftops and a weather alert: our city’s monthly tornado siren test, usually held at noon, is canceled today. That’s because a round of potentially strong storms is on the way this afternoon and evening. There’s a moderate risk for damaging winds and heavy rain across Nashville, with a chance of hail as well. If you’re heading out to the CMA Fest downtown or any weekend events, keep an umbrella handy and be prepared for sudden...