‼️ The cicadas are coming … again

🌶️ Live From the Chili’s on West End

According to our Nashville subreddit, the Chili’s on West End is the best restaurant in town. Or is it? On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, live from Chili’s, we’re chatting with infamous local Reddit troll “rocketpastsix” to learn more about this alleged culinary gem. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

✈️ Court Rules in Nashville’s Favor

On Monday, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the Tennessee legislature’s attempt to wrest control over the Metro Nashville Airport Authority was unconstitutional, as it violated the Home Rule Amendment. The decision, however, isn’t final, and the case has been remanded to the trial court for further consideration. [Nashville Banner]

🏢 Office of Youth Safety’s First Director

Mayor O’Connell announced the Office of Youth Safety’s first director, Phyllis Hildreth, who previously served as chief of staff at American Baptist College, and led a conflict management studies program at Lipscomb University. [WPLN]

• In her new position, Hildreth will develop programs to reduce youth violence. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🛣️ Concerns About East Bank Boulevard

Walk Bike Nashville is concerned about the lack of bike lanes in the six-lane proposal for the East Bank development’s central boulevard, and about pedestrian safety. Studies show that pedestrian fatalities happen at a higher rate along roads with five or more lanes to cross. [The Tennessean]