The hurricane rains may be coming this weekend but today’s gonna be dry and pretty warm. Isaias is now a Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds at 85mph as of the 10a update from the National Hurricane Center. Here in Middle Tennessee, we will not be seeing any significant impacts from Isaias, which by the time it makes it up here, it’ll be losing its tropical characteristcs and falling apart quickly. We’ll be able to get some much needed, beneficial rain and perhaps some gusty winds. [NashSevereWx]
State lawmakers are once again considering whether Tennessee should implement a medical marijuana program, a topic that has been debated in the legislature for more than a decade. The Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee’s Sept. 30 hearing was the first in a series of legislative discussions on a proposed medical marijuana program for Tennessee. [The Tennessean]
In case you were wondering, this is how you destroy what makes Nashville great. Nashville business owner Christian Paro says soaring commercial property taxes forced him to sell one building to help pay the tax bill on another — and he’s warning other local businesses that they could soon face the same pressure. Paro is also helping fellow property owners navigate the appeals process while awaiting a state-level appeal decision on his main building that could affect his business and others facing similar increases. [News Channel 5]
Okay, so this is also how you destroy what makes Nashville great. The Boring Co. is preparing to launch a third tunnel-drilling machine at a new site in Nashville. This moves the company, which is owned by trillionaire Elon Musk, closer to its goal of building an underground rideshare circuit connecting the airport to downtown. [WPLN]
An armed man was killed by a security officer at the Fred Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse downtown. According to Metro police, a man from out of state — identified as 42-year-old Jack Henson II — came in the front entrance of the building and approached the security checkpoint with a pistol. He reportedly attempted to discharge the weapon, but it did not fire. It only gets worse from there. [WKRN]
If you’re looking to venture into a part of Nashville, Tennessee, filled with a plethora of incredible restaurants, murals and independently owned boutiques, look no further than 12 South. The neighborhood is situated less than two miles from campus and is the perfect place to spend part of your weekend or a free morning or afternoon. [Vanderbilt Hustler]
Let’s all collectively hold our breath that this won’t play out in the worst way possible. As Hurricane Isaias heads toward the Gulf Coast, Nashville Electric Service says it is getting ready for possible power outages from heavy rain, flooding and strong winds this weekend. NES is keeping an eye on weather forecasts for Middle Tennessee with systems expected to affect the area Saturday. [FOX17]
Join Library Pete, Dr. Ev, and Mr. B as they sing, juggle, read delightfully not-so-scary stories, and celebrate the Halloween season with your family. Wishing Chair Productions presents A Very Magical Halloween Story Time at the library. It’ll take place at various times, so check the full schedule. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best for a festive celebration that’s sure to delight children of all ages. [NPL]
Public-private partnerships, known as P3 projects, are becoming part of how Tennessee addresses infrastructure needs. The deals allow governments and private sector businesses to forge contracts in which both sides assume risks and rewards. WSMV sat down with four candidates vying to be Tennessee’s next governor to find out where they stand on some of the issues most important to voters. [WSMV]
The student newspaper kids are publishing again! As AI Reshapes Education, Should Classrooms Change Too? A new bilingual school has recently opened in Nashville, and its founder is driven by what he sees for the future and the overall impact of artificial intelligence on early childhood education. [Nashville SUNN]
The National Civil Rights Museum’s 35th annual Freedom Award ceremony, held on Thursday, October 1, at the Orpheum Theatre, recognized a diverse group of civil rights leaders. Honorees included Fred Gray Sr., a legal strategist who represented Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Before the ceremony, hundreds of guests gathered for photographs and interviews on the red carpet and hors d’oeuvres at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education next door to the Orpheum. [Tennessee Tribune]
U.S. District Court Judge Eli Richardson on Tuesday handed a significant win to Metro in the lawsuit filed by data center developer DC Blox in August. Richardson dismissed DC Blox’s claims. The company, which is seeking to build a data center at a site adjacent to the Nashville Zoo, had alleged that Metro’s “relentless efforts” to block the development illegally singled out the company. [Nashville Banner]
Ready for some musical drama? The Nashville Symphony Association hired J. Mark Cantrell in July to succeed longtime president and CEO Alan Valentine. Cantrell moved from Denver and started Aug. 1 — then stepped down Sept. 29 citing differing opinions with the symphony’s board as the organization confronts a renewed financial crisis. In a LinkedIn post, Cantrell says why he left. [Nashville Business Journal]
