🌱 Downtown Bridge Temporary Closure + TN State Rep. Candidates

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Nashville Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 78 Low: 66.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, a t-shower; humid. High: 78 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Nashville:

1. The Broadway Bridge in downtown Nashville is undergoing a three-day closure this week, compensating for a work pause during a longer closure next month. Until Jun. 23 at 5:00 a.m., the bridge on State Route 1/Broadway will be closed, with alternative routes provided. The closure is part of planned construction by Kiewit crews, with a longer closure scheduled from Jul. 5 to Sep. 7, excluding a brief pause for the SEC Media Days event. (Williamson Source)
2. Jamichael Alexander, 22, has been arrested and charged with theft in connection to a major incident at the Louis Vuitton store in The Mall at Green Hills, where a group of individuals stole 11 luxury bags valued between $10,000 and $60,000 in April. Alexander was apprehended on Sunday, Jun. 18, after being recognized by an officer, but he resisted arrest, resulting in additional charges. He is currently being held on a bond exceeding $70,000. (WSMV 4)
3. Following the unexpected death of State Rep. Bill Beck, two candidates have emerged to campaign for the District 51 House seat. Former Metro Councilmember Anthony Davis is set to announce his candidacy this week, while Nashville organizer Aftyn Behn has already launched her campaign. Behn, who has a background in progressive activism, aims to bring about positive changes across Tennessee. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Tuesday, June 20

• Exchange Club Of Bellevue Tuesday Breakfast Meetings At Bellevue Regional Community Center (7:30 AM)
• Wildheart Nashville Presents Three Times A Lady At 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill (7:30 PM)

Wednesday, June 21

• Ryman Guided Tour At Ryman Auditorium (9:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Nashville Flea Market on Jun. 23-25 and check out some Kentucky Custom Designs! The company creates personalized and unique items, from custom apparel to engraved accessories, allowing you to express yourself and stand out with their exceptional creations. (Nashville Flea Market via Facebook)
• Fresh Pick Market & Cafe offers daily specials in downtown Nashville! Today's special is red beans and rice with Polish sausage for $9.99. (Nashville Music City Center via Facebook)
• You can meet animal ambassadors from the Nashville Zoo at the North Branch Library on Wednesday, Jun. 21 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. to learn about different habitats and what it means to be an animal ambassador! Click here for further details. (Nashville Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you soon for your next update.

— 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.