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🗳️ How will a GOP victory affect Nashville?
November 8, 2024 · Natalia Aldana
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🗳️ What the GOP Victory Might Mean for Nashville
How will the results of the presidential election impact Nashville? At-Large Metro Council member Quin Evans Segall joins City Cast Nashville to lend her analysis. [City Cast Nashville 🎧]
🚇 Full Steam Ahead on Mayor’s Transit Program
After the transportation improvement program’s overwhelming approval Tuesday, Mayor Freddie O’Connell is hiring a program director, establishing an advisory committee, and meeting with potential vendors in the coming weeks. [Nashville Banner]
⚖️ Universal School Vouchers are Back
Republican legislators have once again introduced bills for a universal school voucher program in Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee introduced similar legislation last year that never made it to a vote. The bills will be considered during January’s 114th General Assembly. [Nashville Scene]
✈️ New Changes and Destination Options at BNA
Nashville International Airport travelers will soon have a new taxi and limo pickup, and for travelers looking for international destinations, Air Canada has added seasonal flights starting in May 2025. [The Tennessean]
What To Do
Friday, Nov. 8
- ☃️ Christmas at Gaylord Opryland starts | 5:20 p.m.-12 a.m. | Costs Vary | Gaylord Opryland
- 🎄 The Dancing Lights of Christmas starts | 5-11 p.m. | $35 | Wilson County Fairgrounds / Ward Ag Center, Lebanon
- 🍸 Frist Friday: Manga & Mingle | 8-11 p.m. | $30+ | Frist Art Museum
- 🍷 Cru Beaujolais Happy Hour Wine Class | 5-5:30 p.m. | $35 | Carne Mare
- 😆 Comedy Night hosted by Cortney Warner | 7 p.m. | $19.41 | The Blue Room
- 🧷 Diaper Bank Sorting and Packaging | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Volunteer | Nashville Diaper Connection
- 🩸 Red Cross Blood Drive | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Volunteer | Goodlettsville Library Branch
- 🧹 Wishing Chair Productions presents Cinderella | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Free | Main Library Branch
- 🎵 Creed | 7 p.m. | $82+ | Bridgestone Arena
Saturday, Nov. 9
- 🛢️ TAIKOPROJECT | 2 p.m. | $35+ | TPAC's Polk Theater
- 🍁 Harpeth Harvest Fest 2024 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | $10+ | Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake
- 🐈 Nip & Paint: Paintings by Kitties | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | $35 | The Catio Lounge
- ⭐ Public Star Party | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Warner Parks Baseball Fields
- 📖 2024 Literary Public Lecture Featuring James McBride | 10-11:30 a.m. | Free | Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High School
- 🍺 Walker Brothers 5th Anniversary Celebration | 1-8 p.m. | Free Entry | Bearded Iris Brewing
- 🎗️ Fort Negley Laborers Honor and Remembrance Ceremony | 12-12:45 p.m. | Free | Fort Negley Park
- 💕 Love Circle Community Cleanup | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Volunteer | Love Park
- 👗 The Nashville Vintage Market | 12-6 p.m. | $5 | The Nashville Fairgrounds
- 🖊️ Carnegie Writers 10th Annual Conference - A Writing Renaissance | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free | Southeast Library Branch
- 🧺 Pecan Festival | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | $15+ | Williamson Family Farm, Murfreesboro
Sunday, Nov. 10
- 🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade Walker | 1:30-4 p.m. | Volunteer | Main Street, Hendersonville
- 🎵 Dawes | 7:30 p.m. | $39.50+ | Ryman Auditorium
- 🎶 Sasha Alex Sloan – “Me Again” Tour | 8 p.m. | $38.54 | The Basement East
- 🪑 Franklin Flea Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | AG Expo Park, Franklin
- 🎷 Level Up Big Band: Stage One | 7:30 p.m. | $38.16 | Nashville Jazz Workshop
- 🎼 Silkroad Ensemble - American Railroad with Rhiannon Giddens | 7:30 p.m. | $29+ | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Have a great weekend! Margaret will be back soon, we promise 💌
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