🏥 Nashville General’s CEO steps down

📲 Should TN Ban Cell Phones in Schools?

State legislators are considering a ban on cell phones in schools and more laws controlling Tennessee’s hemp industry, but at least they’ve (temporarily) given up on the idea of changing BNA’s name to Trump International Airport. We’re discussing all that, and more, on today’s Friday News Roundup. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

• 📣 What do YOU think about the cell phone ban?

⚖️ Leaders to Challenge Sanctuary City Felony Threat

As Nashville continues to face pressure from state and federal officials to arrest immigrants following recent laws penalizing sanctuary city support, local leaders say they are preparing for a legal challenge to the felony threat, which would go into effect July 1.

• Dive deeper: This four-part series explores the new legislation’s effects on Nashville’s immigrant community. [Nashville Scene]

👀 Webb Steps Down as Nashville General CEO

Dr. Joseph Webb announced via email Wednesday he will be stepping down as CEO of Nashville General Hospital, one day before the release of a scathing audit and after members of the hospital board voted unanimously to not renew his contract. Webb’s tenure has been marred with controversy, including allegations of bullying and nepotism. [Tennessean]

🎠 Bellevue Parents Advocate for New Inclusive Playground

At a community meeting last month, parents gathered to petition the city to build a new inclusive playground at Harpeth Knoll Park. After pushback from Metro Parks, Councilmember Sheri Weiner is now focused on improving existing structures at Red Caboose Park, which parents say will still exclude kids with disabilities. [Nashville Banner]

Nashville has been abuzz with the opening of The Pinnacle, a new venue at Nashville Yards that promises to be cutting-edge. Opening night was this Thursday, Feb. 27. Do you know which artist can now claim to be the venue’s first performer? Test your Nashville knowledge in this week’s quiz:

Who performed opening night at The Pinnacle?

1. Jack White
2. Kacey Musgraves
3. T-Pain
4. Jason Isbell

It’s Friday, and I’m in love with Sam! I mean, just look at that face ♥️ Proud parent Terry W. from Murfreesboro says this long-haired dachshund is a good boy (obviously) and also a rapid destroyer of all stuffed animals who dare to enter his domain! Live your best life, Sam.