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🗑️ Nashville’s Trash Crisis

Nashville’s main landfill is almost full, leaving Davidson County in the middle of a trash crisis. On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, state Senator Heidi Campbell explains how her Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act could turn the problem into economic opportunity — generating thousands of jobs and billions in revenue at no cost to taxpayers. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

👋 It’s a Good Week To Volunteer

This week is Nashville Volunteer Week, and Hands On Nashville is hosting a giveaway every day for volunteers, from local restaurant gift cards to holiday event tickets. [WKRN]

• Hands On Nashville is a nonprofit that partners with local organizations to make volunteering more accessible. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
• Check out its volunteer calendar for opportunities. [Hands On Nashville]

🇵🇭 Filipino Restaurant Becomes Cultural Hub

The Filipino restaurant and grocer Maemax Market in Madison brings together Filipinos from all over the South in search of a taste from home. The market recently celebrated Filipino American History Month with a “Making History Together” celebration. [Nashville Banner]

🚌 Bus Services Expanding

Beginning in January, WeGo will be expanding service hours, adding a WeGo Link zone in the East Thompson Lane area, and improving bus frequency. The system changes are based on community and customer feedback as part of the Choose How You Move transit plan. [WSMV]