🌱 BNA Runway Expansion Concerns + Nashville’s “Most Wanted” Arrested

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. Homeowners in South Nashville are concerned about the BNA Nashville Airport runway expansion towards Murfreesboro Pike. A letter was sent to the homeowners in the surrounding area that they may be at risk of losing their homes after the news was released. The concern with this situation for homeowners is due to noise and the possibility of jet fuel in the area. (WSMV 4)
2. Baristas who work at Three Brothers Coffee went on strike early on Tuesday, Jun. 13. This became the first unionized coffee shop in Nashville in April 2022 due to the help of a secret ballot vote controlled by the National Labor Relations Board. The workers are fighting for their wage proposal increase of $16 an hour compared to their current wage of $9 an hour. However, the owner has been hesitant with finalizing negotiations or recognizing them at all. (Nashville Scene)
3. One of Nashville’s “Most Wanted," Fredrick Cheeks was arrested on Monday, Jun. 12, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and felon in possession of a firearm. In May near a Germantown pub, Cheeks shot up a food truck and multiple cars. Reports state that there was originally an altercation with a man over something that happened over two years ago. (WKRN News 2)

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Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Thursday, June 15

• A Conversation with Kristin Chenoweth At Hotel Fraye Nashville Midtown (6:00 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Live Music With Dallas Hendrix & More At The House Nashville (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all coffee enthusiasts - Check out Blue Line Roasting at the Nashville Flea Market on Jun. 23- 25! (Nashville Flea Market via Facebook)
• Nashville Public Library is hosting their Bringing Books to Life interactive virtual workshop for parents and guardians on Jun. 22. You can register for the event here! (Nashville Public Library via Facebook)
• Enjoy 615 days & park down the road in Downtown Nashville in the Fifth + Broadway retail garage on Thursday, Jun. 15 between 10:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. for only $6.15! For more information check out their website! (Downtown Nashville via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.