✈️ What’s Nashville’s most popular flight?

📰 Mayor Defends MNPD Drone Program

Why didn't councilmembers get to vote on the Metro Nashville Police Department's new drone program? And what’s up with that potential data center by the zoo? On today’s Friday News Roundup, we’re discussing these stories and more of the biggest news from the week. Plus, the weekend events we’re most excited about. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🏫 PTA Advocates for Integrated Pre-K

Thanks to the Inglewood Elementary School PTA, pre-K classes in all Metro Nashville Public Schools will now be economically integrated. Previously, pre-K students were separated based on income and who qualified for state funding. However, this had the unintended consequence of racially segregating the classrooms at Inglewood. The school’s PTA advocated for integrated classrooms, and after receiving permission from the Tennessee Department of Education, MNPS will now combine students from all incomes in pre-K. [Nashville Banner]

🪧 Local Senator Penalized for Protesting

State Sen. Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville) is being further penalized by the Tennessee General Assembly for protesting during the special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps. In a letter to Oliver, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally wrote that her per diem pay would be limited, and she would be reassigned to a different committee as punishment. [WKRN]

• After the Republican supermajority passed the redrawn maps, Oliver stood on her desk and held a sheet that said, “No Jim Crow 2.0! Stop the TN Steal!” [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

⚡ NES To Bury Lines in These Neighborhoods

As part of a pilot program, Nashville Electric Service will bury power lines on select roads in Old Hickory, Cane Ridge, Thompson Lane, and Charlotte Park. NES will begin burying the lines this summer, and is expected to complete the project by July 2027. [WSMV]

• Despite Metro Council passing a resolution asking for a moratorium, NES will continue its aggressive tree trimming. [WKRN]

If you’re planning to fly this summer, expect some changes at BNA as the airport breaks ground on renovations, and ditches cash payments for parking. But what’s the most popular flight out of Nashville? Test yourself to find out!

What’s the most popular flight out of Nashville?

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