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✈️ BNA gets more accessible
July 2, 2024 · – Margaret Kingsbury
Happy Tuesday! Nashville got a little more colorful over the weekend with a rainbow crosswalk in East Nashville, across from The Lipstick Lounge.
Thanks to our exclusive launch sponsor Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for their support.
What's CITY Talking About?
🏛️ What’s Metro Council Talking About Tonight?
Today on the City Cast Nashville podcast, Metro Council expert Nicole Williams explains what we should be watching for at tonight's meeting. The mayor's transit referendum is up for approval as it heads towards the November ballot — but some important community leaders have recently withdrawn their support. Tune in to find out why. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🧑⚖️ New Laws Target Offenders Deemed Mentally Unfit
After the death of Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig, two new state laws have gone into effect requiring automatic commitment for offenders deemed mentally unfit to stand trial, and mandatory mental health evaluations and treatment. However, Tennessee only has four beds for criminal defendants with developmental disabilities. [The Tennessean]
✈️ BNA’s New Accessibility Program
BNA is now one of 240 airports worldwide participating in the Sunflower Program. Travelers with invisible disabilities can ask to wear a lanyard that will alert airport employees they might need extra time or assistance. [NewsChannel 5]
🚜 Local Company Bends to Social Media Trolls
Brentwood-based Tractor Supply Co. has dropped its DEI roles, after a conservative filmmaker posted on X, the former Twitter, that he was disappointed in the company’s support of Pride festivals. Tractor Supply will stop sponsorships of nonbusiness activities, and will also no longer pursue its goals of reducing carbon emissions. [Nashville Business Journal 🔒]
What To Do
Tuesday, July 2
- 🎪 Cirque du Soleil: Songblazers | 7:30 p.m. | $45.92+ | TPAC
- ✍️ Writers Over 40: July Meetup | 6-8 p.m. | Free | The Porch House
- 💐 4th of July Design | 5-6 p.m. | $65 | Nashville Flower Market
- 🧑🌾 Volunteer Garden Harvesting & Maintenance | 8-11 a.m. | Free | BELL Garden
- 👻 Dance Party: Summerween | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Free | Green Hills Library Branch
Wednesday, July 3
- 🇺🇲 Freedom Festival | 5-10 p.m. | Free | Drakes Creek Park, Hendersonville
- 🎆 Independence Day Celebration | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Lee Victory Recreation Park, Smyrna
- 🐶 Gulch Dog Park x King of Pops | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | Gulch Dog Park
- 🥔 Restocking The Store | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | The Store
- 🪁 Turnip Green Creative Reuse DIY Kites | 4-5 p.m. | Free | Edgehill Library Branch
- 💙 Red, White, and Bluey Brunch | 8:30 & 10 a.m. | $25 | Nido Indoor Playground
- 🎇 13th Annual July 3rd Event | 3-9:30 p.m. | Free | Fairview City Hall
Thursday, July 4
- 🎆 Music City 4th: Let Freedom Sing! | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- ⚾ Nashville Sounds Independence Day Celebration | 6:05 p.m. | $17.60+ | First Horizon Park
- 🍗 18th Annual Music City Hot Chicken Festival | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Free | East Park
- 🎇 Red, White, & Boom | 6:30-10 p.m. | $30+ | Adventure Science Center
- 🌭 4th of July at Pinewood Social | 5-11 p.m. | $100 | Pinewood Social
- 🎇 Franklin on the Fourth | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free | Downtown Franklin
- 🩱 4th of July "Backyard Bash" | 12 p.m. | Free | White Limozeen
- 🇺🇲 48th Annual July 4th Celebration | 10 a.m. | Free | Pegram Park
- 🎆 Red, White and Boom | 7-10 p.m. | Free | Crockett Park
- 🎇 July 4th Fireworks Celebration | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Circle P Ranch, Mount Juliet
One important reminder before I go: Today is the last day to register to vote for the August 1 primary election. Get it done! Have a lovely Tuesday!
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