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⁉️ We got HOW much rain during last week’s storms
April 8, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
Happy Tuesday! Heads up: You only have four more weeks to get a REAL ID. Here’s our guide, and Sen. Charlane Oliver just announced a REAL ID community event on April 26.
What's CITY Talking About?
🌧️ Rain Totals From Last Week’s Storms
According to the National Weather Service, the Middle Tennessee cities that saw the most flooding during last week’s storms were Clarksville and Waverly, with 10 inches of rain. Nashville received 6-8 inches. [WSMV]
😆 Our Clean Comedy Moment
We’re in the midst of the annual Nashville Comedy Festival, and our “clean comedy” scene is having a breakout moment thanks to Old Hickory’s own Nate Bargatze. On the City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re chatting with two local clean comics to find out why. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
💔 Clouded Leopard Cub Passes Away
The Nashville Zoo’s clouded leopard cub has passed away due to intestinal bleeding. Clouded leopards are considered vulnerable to extinction, with an estimated 10,000 left in the wild. [WKRN]
- The Nashville Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered and threatened species [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
- This is a tough loss during an already stressful time for many. Our hearts are with the zoo staff. Take care of yourself, Nashville.
✈️ BNA Launches New Nonstop Flights
Three nonstop flights debut this week at BNA: To Memphis, to Reykjavík-Keflavík Airport in Iceland, and to Dublin, Ireland. [🔒 Nashville Business Journal]
- Delta Airlines is launching a nonstop flight to Cancun beginning Dec. 20. [The Tennessean]
- How to find cheap BNA tickets [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
What To Do
Tuesday, April 8
- 💰 Life's Little Lessons | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Free | Bordeaux Library Branch
- 🫖 Spring Teas | 2-4:30 p.m. | $50 | Cheekwood
- 🥫 Free Food Distribution | 2:15-3:30 p.m. | Volunteer | Andrew Jackson Boys & Girls Club
- 🥕 East Nashville Farmers Market Opening Day | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | 5th & Woodland
- 🧒 Mime & Theatre Basics (ages 6-12) | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | Free | Southeast Library Branch
- 😆 Dusty Slay's Grand Ole Comedy Show | 6 p.m. | $26.25 | Zanies
- ⚾ Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | 6:35 p.m. | $17.65+ | First Horizon Park
- 🏒 Nashville Predators vs. New York Islanders | 7 p.m. | $18.15+ | Bridgestone Arena
- 🎭 “Kimberly Akimbo” opens | 7:30 p.m. | $60.30+ | TPAC
Wednesday, April 9
- 🏛️ Native American Day on the Hill | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Tennessee State Capitol Building
- 🧷 Diaper Bank Sorting and Packaging | 1-3 p.m. | Volunteer | Nashville Diaper Connection
- 📚 Pop-Up Book Club | 5 p.m. | Free | Poindexter Coffee
- 🧑🍳 Exploring Appalachian Cooking With Skylar Bush | 6-8 p.m. | $110 | University School of Nashville
- 🛍️ Sip & Swap! Clothing Swap & Social | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $17.85 | Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
- 😆 Nikki Glaser | 7 p.m. | $39.75+ | Ryman Auditorium
- 🎵 Megan Moroney | 8 p.m. | $281+ | The Pinnacle
Wondering if a sidewalk is coming your way? Here’s a cool interactive map tracking new sidewalk projects.
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