❗ Why didn’t anyone report on this fire?

❓ What the Heck Is Going on at OHS?

On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, independent journalist Mike Lacy — who recently broke the news of a fire at Strobel House — explains all the recent turmoil with the Office of Homeless Services, including allegations of millions in financial irregularities. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🗳️ TN-07 Candidates Debate

• Monday, Sept. 8, is the last day to register to vote in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election primaries. Register here. [Nashville.gov]
• Also on Monday, candidates will debate in the first, and possibly only, bipartisan forum at 9 a.m. at the Wonders Center & Science Museum in Dickson. [The Tennessean]
• Find out if you’re in TN-07 and eligible to vote. [TN Map]

👗 Students Win Dress Code Fight

Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School has revised its dress code after student pushback, incorporating gender-neutral language and allowing garments previously prohibited, like yoga pants. The administration collaborated with students and parents on the new dress code. [Nashville Banner]

• Students called the previous dress code “misogynistic.” [Nashville Banner]
• What are your thoughts on school dress codes? Email me!

🏥 Two Nashville Institutions Move Past Tensions

Nashville General Hospital and Meharry Medical College have signed a new professional services agreement, outlining work terms for the college’s faculty and residents at the hospital. Health care leaders hope this signals an end to a multi-year conflict between the institutions. [Nashville Banner]

• Earlier this year, Nashville General Hospital’s CEO stepped down amid controversy. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

Earlier this week on the podcast, we discussed how hard it is to rent in Nashville, and the high rent costs. But how high is Nashville’s rent? Test yourself to find out!

🏘️ What’s the average monthly rent of a two-bedroom apartment in Nashville?

Meet Coco Bean and Atlas! These two rescues have had hard lives, but now they’re finally home with a family that loves them. Coco is 15 months old and has had surgery on her left hip and soon her right knee, but you would never know someone had hurt her like that, because she’s so sweet to all. She’s only upset if you don’t pet her! Atlas is almost three, and new to the family. His previous owners left him in a backyard tied up during the floods earlier this year. He’s a sweet boy who truly wants to be loved, and his humans are working on helping him conquer his fears of people and stairs. He has already come leaps and bounds. We’re cheering you on, Atlas! 💗