🚗 Nashville’s most dangerous roads

📰 Ethical Complaints & Sudden Resignations

On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re discussing all the latest headlines, from the resignation of Metro’s chief development officer Bob Mendes to the ethical complaint filed against Fair Board chair Jasper Hendricks alleging he’s been colluding with Bristol Motor Speedway to bring NASCAR to the Nashville Fairgrounds. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🚌 Free Bus Fare Program

This fall, WeGo will slowly roll out a program providing free bus fare to low-income riders, funded by the Choose How You Move initiative. The Journey Pass program will partner with local organizations to give out the bus passes. [Nashville Banner]

🛣️ Nashville’s Deadliest Roads

Five Nashville roads are considered the deadliest in the state, with I-24 at the I-40 split in South Nashville and the section of I-65 from TriStar Skyline Medical Center to Vanderbilt University having the highest number of fatalities. [The Tennessean]

🎓 University News Roundup

• Fisk University has launched a digital public archive with thousands of historical documents related to Black education across the South. [Nashville Banner]
• A conservative group with anti-diversity and immigrant signs came onto Tennessee State University’s campus without permission and set up a table. Campus police escorted the two men off university grounds. [NewsChannel 5]
• According to a new report, only 33% of Tennessee’s universities are affordable. We rank 29th in the nation for affordability. [WPLN]

Host Marie Cecile Anderson recently saw the documentary “Opryland USA: A Circle Broken” at the Nashville Film Festival, where it won Best Tennessee Feature. I loved going to Opryland USA as a kid; it’s where I went on my first rollercoaster! But do you know which of the following rides was NOT at Opryland? Test yourself to find out!

Which was NOT a ride at Opryland?

Happiest of birthdays to Blaze, who’s turning six! Blaze’s sibling Birdie is five months old, and enjoys standing on her hind legs and holding onto Blaze’s back to walk! Maybe give Blaze a birthday break? These two sweeties just moved to Nashville from Florida, and are loving it. I hope they have a wonderful bday party 🎂

My Furball Friday coffers are low! I’d love to feature your pet — furry or otherwise — in a future newsletter. Email me with your pet pics and fun stories!