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✈️ Nashville’s Just an Airport!?

Today on the Friday News Roundup, Tennessee Lookout reporter Adam Friedman joins the City Cast Nashville podcast. Among other things, they discuss a viral TikTok by a tourist who declares Nashville is basically just the airport now. Tune in and see if you agree! [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🌊 Duck River Conservation Receives Federal Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $66 million to conservation programs supporting the Duck River through stream restoration, habitat protection, and local outreach. The Duck River is the sole source of water for at least 250,000 Middle Tennesseans, and home to dozens of federally protected species. [Tennessee Outlook]

📺 Local Asian American Groups Concerned Over Ad

Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s latest ad, which accuses China of buying U.S. land, spying on citizens, and claims they need to “pay” for COVID-19, has sparked concern among local Asian American organizations over an increase in hate crimes and legislation targeting Chinese Americans. [Nashville Banner]

🏠 Pod Shelters Safe for Temporary Housing

Back in 2021, Nashville purchased 108 pod shelters for our unhoused neighbors. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has only now deemed the pods safe enough for temporary housing. [NewsChannel 5]

• Related: The demolition of Old Tent City. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]