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👮 Charges allege security guards posed as police
March 28, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Hooray for Friday! Heads up: There’s potential for severe weather on Sunday. As the Nashville Severe Weather guys say, be prepared, not scared.
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⁉️ Why Are We Only Finding Out About a TBI Raid Now?
Last November, the TBI raided the law firm investigating the whistleblower complaint that the police department played an active role in dismantling our Community Oversight Board, yet we’re only just now learning of it. We invited Community Review Board member Alicia Haddock onto the City Cast Nashville podcast to tell us more. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
🏛️ Meteorologist Bree Smith Advocates for Deepfake Bill
On Wednesday, former NewsChannel 5 meteorologist Bree Smith spoke of her devastating experiences with deepfake image and video scams, urging lawmakers to pass a bill that offers more protections for victims. [The Tennessean]
📰 Gun Control Bill Advances
Rep. Shaundelle Brooks’ bill punishing people who knowingly provide weapons to those who aren’t allowed to possess firearms cleared subcommittee and now moves to the House Judiciary Committee. [Nashville Banner]
- In more legislative news from local leaders, Rep. Aftyn Behn’s Pot for Potholes bill has failed in the House. [WSMV]
🧑⚖️ Solaren Hearing Begins
Solaren Risk Management faces 62 charges brought by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance in a hearing that began this week. The charges primarily allege the downtown Nashville security company’s guards posed as licensed police. [Nashville Banner]
- Last November, Solaren arrested unhoused folks downtown, shocking community advocates. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
Test Yourself on Nashville Trivia
This week, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees: June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney, and Tony Brown. But what famous country musicians have yet to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Test yourself on this week’s trivia!
Which musician has yet to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame?
Furball Friday
Meet five-month-old golden doodle Chip! This young canine genius loves reading and is deciding between a career in modeling or business. Personally, I think he’s going to nail a job as professional snuggler and best friend. Keep reading, Chip! My daughter recommends “Dog Man.”
Hit reply to send me pics of your furballs to be featured in a future newsletter!
What To Do
Friday, March 28
- 🚮 Antioch Park Litter Cleanup | 9 a.m.-Noon | Volunteer | Antioch Park
- 📚 Goodlettsville Library Book Sale | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | Goodlettsville Library Branch
- 👗 Ladies of Charity Nashville Spring/Summer Thrift Shop Opens | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Free entry | Ladies of Charity Nashville
- 📻 Finally Friday | Noon-2 p.m. | Free | 3rd and Lindsley
- 🧜 International Mermaid Day Dinner Shows | 3-7 p.m. | Free entry | Aquarium Restaurant
- 🛍️ The Great Junk Hunt | 4-9 p.m. | $15+ | The Fairgrounds Nashville
- 🚸 Family Night! | 5-8 p.m. | Free | Nashville Farmers’ Market
- 🎵 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival | 6 & 9 p.m. | $15+ | Multiple locations
- ⚾ Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp & Fireworks | 6:35 p.m. | $17.65 | First Horizon Park
- 😆 Brad Garrett (18+) | 7 p.m. | $48.25 | Zanies
- 🎶 Emei w/ Haiden Henderson & Ashley Mehta | 8 p.m. | $30.81+ | The Basement East
Saturday, March 29
- 🚮 2025 Mayor's Spring Clean | All day | Volunteer | Multiple locations
- 🏃 Richland Creek Run | 7:30 a.m. | $16.90+ | Cohn School
- 🛍️ The Great Junk Hunt | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | $10+ | The Fairgrounds Nashville
- 🥾 Family Wildflower Hike | 10 a.m.-Noon | Free | Warner Park Nature Center
- 👶 Nashville Baby Fair 2025 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free | Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
- 📖 Storytime with Nashville Symphony: Music and Nature | 10:30-11:05 a.m. | Free | Donelson Library Branch
- 🎉 Holi Celebration | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | $10+ | Centennial Park
- 🎵 Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival | 6 & 9 p.m. | $15+ | Multiple locations
- ⚾ Nashville Sounds vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | 6:35 p.m. | $17.65+ | First Horizon Park
- ⚽ College Night: Nashville SC vs. FC Cincinnati | 7:30 p.m. | $26.62+ | GEODIS Park
- 🎤 Wilder Woods | 8 p.m. | $36+ | Ryman Auditorium
- 🎶 Brand New | 8 p.m. | $287.50+ | The Pinnacle
- 🎸 Resurrection - A Journey Tribute | 8 p.m. | $32.60 | 3rd and Lindsley
Sunday, March 30
- 🌿 Garden Harvesting and Maintenance | 9 a.m.-Noon | Volunteer | BELL Garden
- 🧘 Monthly Yoga | 9:45 a.m. | Free | Patagonia Nashville
- 🧒 The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Taylor Swift | Noon | $29 | Brooklyn Bowl
- 🍻 Music in the Beer Garden: Yates McKendree | Noon-2 p.m. | $23 | Cheekwood
- 🎙️ Musician Spotlight: Jaelee Roberts | 1-1:45 p.m. | $29.95 | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- 👗 Mommy & Me Soirée | 1:45 & 2:15 p.m. | $63+ | Magnolia Farm, Eagleville
- 🎙️ Jazz on the Move: The Life and Music of Dinah Washington | 3-4:30 p.m. | Free | Frist Art Museum
- 🎶 Emo Night (18+) | 7 p.m. | $19.78+ | The Basement East
- 🎵 The Simon & Garfunkel Story | 7:30 p.m. | $47+ | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- 🎤 The Righteous Brothers | 7:30 p.m. | $49.50+ | Ryman Auditorium
The CMA Fest lineup has been announced! It includes Keith Urban, Brooks & Dunn, Fancy Hagood, Ashley McBryde, and so many more.
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