Gonna be a warm one today after the storms from last evening. Expect more rain Saturday night and a slight cool-down come Sunday. [NashSevereWx]
Nashville newcomers love a grift so it makes sense that this “psychic” would have a two-year waitlist. This is either going to enrage you or cause you to chuckle. Maybe both. So give it a read if you feel like gambling today. Healthier than actually losing money. [The Tennessean]
Nashville is preparing to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Diane Nash and her peers with the fourth annual commemorative march this Sunday. 66 years ago, a silent march helped change the course of history in the city. This weekend offers a chance to reflect on Nashville’s past and shape its future. [News Channel 5]
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed a measure that would make it a state crime to remain in the U.S. after a final deportation order has been issued. Because there’s absolutely nothing else that should be prioritized in the State Capitol right now. [WPLN]
Two new reports and the critical questions about equity, opportunity and inclusion facing the city. Tasked with overseeing Title VI compliance, the Metro Human Relations Commission works to ensure that the city’s 10,000 employees can do their jobs free from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. [WPLN]
Since opening in 2011, Pharmacy Burger has maintained its standing as a go-to burger spot, evolving with the city while also staying true to its roots. With updated menu items and its outdoor beer garden officially open, Pharmacy has adapted once again to become the perfect warm-weather dining spot. [Vanderbilt Hustler]
Okay, which one of you adults has dropped the ball in allowing the Nashville Students United News Network to keep everything running? Those kids were doing absolutely terrific work and there have been no updates for two months. [Nashville SUNN]
Metro Nashville Public Schools is spotlighting the power of arts education with the debut of a new documentary series, Music City High: A Celebration of the Arts in Nashville Public Schools, with its first episode released today, April 13. The three-part series, filmed by The Moving Picture Boys, offers a behind-the-scenes look at students and educators across the district’s visual and performing arts programs. [Tennessee Tribune & YouTube]
The far-right in the capitol are weak and afraid and this illustrates it perfectly. Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses in honor of the late Charlie Kirk. The Charlie Kirk Act requires public colleges and universities in Tennessee to adopt policies that promote open debate and institutional neutrality. [FOX17]
As Tennessee State Senators came to the floor on Monday afternoon, about two dozen activists formed a wall in the hallway, singing to the lawmakers. The group, led by the Tennessee Equality Project, was there to protest Senate Bill 676, a proposed state law that will likely require doctors to report on transgender related healthcare, ahead of its near-final vote. [Nashville Banner]
With the primary election just weeks away, early voting has now begun in Tennessee. The primary election for Democratic and Republican voters in Tennessee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5. Only those who have declared a political party preference can vote in the primaries. [WSMV]
Welp, this ought to get weird really fast. Officials with the Las Vegas Sphere had conversations about a potential Nashville venue with owners of the longtime East Bank scrapyard site. [Nashville Business Journal]
