🚗 Why are so many roads closed this weekend?

🏘️ Old Tent City Residents File Petition

Old Tent City residents have filed a petition asking for a phased closure of the encampment, permanent housing, and land for a homeless community for those with more complicated housing needs. They seek a meeting with Mayor Freddie O’Connell to discuss their requests. [Fox 17]

• Why Nashville is closing the 40-year-old encampment [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🧑‍⚖️ Updates on the Casada/Cothren Trial

On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re discussing the trial proceedings of former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren, and how we got here. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

💸 Ogles Faces Another Campaign Finance Complaint

A complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission accuses Rep. Andy Ogles of hiding how he raised and spent money for his two Congressional campaigns, pointing out numerous discrepancies in his finance reports. Ogles is also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. [NewsChannel 5]

🏃 Marathon Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend, with over 25,000 runners. While the inaugural race in Centennial Park had only 7,500 participants, it swiftly increased in popularity when they added shorter races. [The Tennessean]

• Be prepared for many road closures downtown on Saturday. [Rock ‘n’ Roll]

USA Today has voted Centennial Park as the fifth best park in the U.S., describing its lake as “serene.” But what’s the lake’s name? Take this quiz to find out!

What’s the Name of Centennial Park’s Lake?

City Cast Nashville has a new team member! Producer and musician Daniel Sumstine joined us in January, and it’s about time he had a proper introduction! Which is why I’m gonna talk about his adorable dog instead 😹 Daniel and his wife adopted Ryman, a golden retriever, from their next-door neighbors, who had recently welcomed a second child and realized Ryman needed a new home. It was love at first sight. Ryman is obsessed with his ball — ball is life! — and is happiest when exploring the trails at Shelby Bottoms. We’re so glad to have them both on our team!