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🏙️ Your Neighborhood Guide to Donelson

On today’s podcast, Max and Kayla Palmer, owners of Bagelshop, walk us through their perfect day in Donelson, from smoothie bowls and record stores to patios, parks, local sandwiches … and Nashville's only train, the WeGo Star. Plus, they discuss the inspiration behind Bagelshop’s “Spread the Love” collaborations with other local chefs and restaurants. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

• Related: After 42 years of business in Donelson, Cock of the Walk is closing. [WKRN]

🏗️ Road Closure Leads to a Drop in Customers

Earlier this month, TDOT contractors closed Sugar Valley Drive to widen Nolensville Pike, and the closure is expected to last through mid-October. Nearby business owners say the construction has caused confusion and a drop in customers. Drivers can still reach Sugar Valley Drive via Sunnywood Drive, and TDOT is working to create an alternate entrance. [NewsChannel 5]

🌿 THCA Ban Begins July 1

A new state law banning THC products with a concentration of 0.3% or higher will take effect on July 1. Local businesses that sell THC products, like Clara Jane and Green Treez Company Dispensary, expect to take a financial loss as the ban comes into effect, and are pivoting to other products in hopes of still attracting customers. [🔐 The Tennessean]

• The bill passed in 2025, and also allows the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Commission to regulate cannabis products. Here’s our interview with the Canvast Supply Co. CEO about how the ban will impact local businesses. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🧒 Federal Civil Rights Complaints Against DCS

State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) has filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The complaint alleges disability discrimination, sexual assault in DCS-certified placements, systematic retaliation against parents and foster parents for reporting misconduct, falsified case records, and more. Behn is requesting a federal investigation and an immediate halt to the termination of parental rights. [WSMV]

Welcome to your neighborhood bulletin board, where we keep you updated on upcoming community meetings we think you should know about, from chatting with councilmembers to discussing traffic solutions. Not sure what district you live in? Check here! And you can find out the latest happenings in your neighborhood by following your councilmember’s newsletter. Find them all here!

City-Wide

• Many neighborhoods have community and street cleanups this month. Check the calendar to find out when and where.
• The public will have an opportunity to speak out about proposed data center legislation at Metro Council’s July 7 meeting.

Antioch

• Mariposa Park’s grand opening is July 11.
• District 33 Councilmember Antoinette Lee is holding a virtual community meeting on Aug. 12.

Bellevue

• NDOT is facilitating a virtual Somerset Place traffic calming meeting on July 20.

Hermitage

• District 14 Councilmember Jordan Huffman is holding office hours from 8-9 a.m. at Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Cafe on July 11.

Madison

• Attend a virtual Marydale Drive traffic calming meeting on June 25.

North Nashville

• On June 25, attend a virtual Arthur Avenue traffic calming meeting.
• Discuss proposed rezoning in North Nashville and Joelton at a District 1 community meeting on June 25 at the Ivy Center of Nashville.

South Nashville

• Join District 17 Councilmember Terry Vo at the SNAP Community Center on June 24 for a town hall discussing the Nashville Zoo data center.
• On June 25, NDOT is hosting a Holt Hills traffic calming meeting at the Edmondson Pike Library Branch.