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January 22, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Brrrrrr! Y’all, I confess that while I do enjoy colder temps, this is too much for me. While we continue to be under a cold weather advisory for the time being, thankfully it should warm up pretty soon. If it makes you feel better, forecasters are predicting an early spring 🌸
What's CITY Talking About?
🥶 Emergency Shelter Needs Contractor
When temperatures drop, Metro opens an emergency shelter on Brick Church Pike from 7 p.m.-7 a.m., longer if staffing allows it. Metro has been unable to find a contractor interested in running it, and according to Office of Homeless Services Director April Calvin, when the shelter lacks volunteers, it’s forced to close. [WPLN]
- Open Table Nashville needs volunteers to distribute winter supplies to our unhoused neighbors. [Open Table Nashville]
⛅ Bree Smith Leaves NewsChannel 5
Former NewsChannel 5 meteorologist Bree Smith’s sudden departure last week left fans reeling and blaming the station. However, NewsChannel 5 says they actively tried to keep the beloved newscaster, and it was her choice to leave. [The Tennessean]
🚸 Nashville’s Newest Office Addresses Teen Violence
Nashville’s newest department, the Office of Youth Safety, will tackle teen violence and our lack of third spaces. Councilmember At-Large Delishia Porterfield discusses her hopes for the office on the City Cast Nashville podcast. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏛️ At-Large Councilmembers’ 2025 Projects
Nashville’s five elected at-large CMs focus on bigger-picture issues, while our district representatives handle more zone-specific projects. For the Nashville Banner, our at-large members describe their goals for 2025, from assessing property taxes to rewriting zoning codes and finding ways to protect our minority communities. [Nashville Banner]
What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 22
- 🦕 Dinosaur Dimensions | 10:30-11:15 a.m. | Free | Donelson Library Branch
- 🛒 Grocery Volunteer | 1:30-6 p.m. | Volunteer | The Store
- ✂️ Crafternoon for Teens | 2-4:30 p.m. | Free | Bordeaux Library Branch
- 😆 Netflix Introducing Audition Showcase | 6:30 p.m. | $13 | The Lab at Zanies
- 🎶 The '58: Nashville Women Sing for Choice! | 7 p.m. | $10 suggested donation | Eastside Bowl
- 🌌 Astronomy on Tap - New Year's Edition | 7:30-9 p.m. | Free | Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
- 🎸 Your Arms Are My Cocoon | 8 p.m. | $12 | DRKMTTR Collective
Thursday, Jan. 23
- 🥾 Helping Hand Hike | 12-2 p.m. | Volunteer | Mill Ridge Park
- ❄️ Winter Poetry | 4-5 p.m. | Free | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
- 🏮 Zoolumination | 5-9 p.m. | $25 | Nashville Zoo
- 🍶 Sake Tasting and Talk | 6-7:30 p.m. | $80 | Frist Art Museum
- 🎶 Saltwater Revival Music City Take Over | 6-11:30 p.m. | $19.50+ | The Nashville Palace
- 😆 Rat Dude! Improv | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Centennial Black Box Theater
- 💃 Salsa Night with DJ Julian | 7 p.m.-Midnight | $10 | Plaza Mariachi
- 🥿 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” opens | 7:30 p.m. | $25 | Hendersonville Performing Arts Company
- 🎤 Nicole Atkins with Lizzie No and La Reine the Thrill | 8 p.m. | $10+ | Analog at Hutton Hotel
Caregivers: MNPS school options applications are open now through Feb. 7. Here’s my guide to navigating the application process.
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