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📰 ICE detains people in South Nashville
May 5, 2025 · 💌 Margaret Kingsbury
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📰 ICE Detains People in South Nashville
Immigration and Customs Enforcement worked with the Tennessee Highway Patrol to make around 150 traffic stops on state roads in South Nashville overnight Sunday. Between 40 and 100 people were detained. Later in the day, amid protesters, two buses full of people departed Nashville’s ICE office to an unknown location. In a statement, the mayor's office denied any MNPD involvement, and said they will be seeking the names of those detained. A public meeting will reportedly be held on Wednesday. [Nashville Banner]
🏠 Property Reassessments, Explained
The property reassessment process can be confusing, and with Davidson County seeing a median value increase of 45% this cycle, some folks are worried. Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite joins the City Cast Nashville podcast to explain how reassessment works. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
- Mayor O’Connell’s newly proposed property tax rate of 2.814 is lower than the previous 3.254, but will still likely lead to increased taxes due to the significant increase in property values. [Nashville Banner]
🏫 Legal Status Restored for International Students
Legal status has been restored for the six Middle Tennessee State University international students whose status was revoked under Pres. Trump’s administration, though their ability to attend classes remains uncertain, as legal status and student visas are two different things. [The Tennessean]
🎼 Nashville Symphony’s Record-Breaking Fundraiser
The Nashville Symphony Fashion Show on April 29 raised a record-breaking $960,000 for education and community engagement programs. Proceeds from the fundraiser will allow for free community concerts, classroom visits, and mentorship for local student musicians. [The Tennessean]
- Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero will soon part ways with the symphony. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
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The Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone Arena May 29, 30, & 31
Music City Rodeo is Nashville’s first and only PRCA Pro Rodeo. The groundbreaking event brings together two great American traditions for the first time at Bridgestone Arena - country music and rodeo. Each night will showcase thrilling ProRodeo events from bull riding to barrel racing, followed by full performances from Reba (5/29), Jelly Roll (5/30), and Tim McGraw (5/31).
What To Do
Monday, May 5
- 🌿 Garden Harvesting and Maintenance | 9 a.m.-Noon | Volunteer | BELL Garden
- 🇲🇽 Halfway To Mexico! A Cinco De Mayo Celebration | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Free | Acme Feed & Seed
- 🎉 Cinco de Mayo | Noon-11 p.m. | Free | Plaza Mariachi
- 📝 ACT Prep With Oasis College Connection (Grades 9-12) | 4-5 p.m. | Free | Bellevue Library Branch
- 🌝 Starry Night Story Time | 6-6:30 p.m. | Free | Donelson Library Branch
- 🎵 Lucius (18+) | 7 p.m. | $55.54+ | The Pinnacle
- 🎤 Hip-Hop and R&B Bingo With Thomas Swoope | 7:30 p.m. | $40 | City Winery
Tuesday, May 6
- 👼 Farm Angel | 9-11 a.m. | Volunteer | Faith Farm
- 🏰 Enchanted Castles | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | $27 | Cheekwood
- 🧑💼 TN Mobile Job Lab | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Madison Library Branch
- 🚗 Senior Ride Nashville Driver Training | Noon-1 p.m. | Volunteer | Online
- ⏺️ Sounding Off: “Dusty in Memphis” | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | Goodlettsville Library Branch
- ⚾ Nashville Sounds vs. Norfolk Tides | 6:35 p.m. | $17.65+ | First Horizon Park
- 🎸 Pearl Jam — Dark Matter World Tour 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | $175+ | Bridgestone Arena
- 🎤 Lea Michele | 7:30 p.m. | $55.99+ | Ryman Auditorium
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The Inaugural Cheekwood Community Celebration, June 3 – 7
Cheekwood welcomes all to visit during our first-ever Community Celebration, with half-price admission. Highlights include performances by Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Rodney Crowell, and a Beatles tribute band. Entertaining activities provided by Nashville Zoo, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and a movie night. Plus $5 Cheekwood Gardening School classes.
Heads up: Sushi Train over by the White Bridge Road Target is under investigation by the Metro Health Department for multiple food poisoning complaints.
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