🌱 New Highway Safety Project + Downtown Four Seasons On "It List"

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in Nashville.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Decreasing clouds. High: 58 Low: 46.
• Sunday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 70 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Nashville:

1. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) will be teaming up with public safety partners statewide to officially launch the "Slow Down Tennessee" campaign on Friday, Apr. 14. Various participating agencies across the state will help to increase awareness and enforcement toward reducing speeding-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Students and citizens are encouraged to participate by requesting Slow Down Tennessee yard signs from the THSO for display in local areas. (Citizentribune)
2. A man has officially been charged with stealing a car from a valet stand located in downtown Nashville. According to officials, the vehicle was originally stolen from a valet stand at the Hyatt Centric on Molloy Street. Reports say that the 42-year-old suspect tried running away after hitting a dead end, but detectives were able to locate him after a brief foot chase. (WKRN News 2)
3. Downtown Nashville's Four Seasons secured a spot in Travel + Leisure's 18th annual "It List." The list recognizes 100 of the best new and renovated hotels across the globe and this year's list spans 37 countries across six continents and represents numerous categories like beach getaways, affordable luxury, wellness resorts, luxury city hotels, and more. This feature will be available in their May issue which hits newsstands on Friday, Apr. 21. (rutherfordsource.com)

Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Saturday, April 8

• Easter Egg Bash at the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce (10:30 AM)

Sunday, April 9

• Easter Brunch at The Joseph Nashville (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Following the excitement of Luke Comb's new album and World Tour, the country star announced a second stop at Nashville's Nissan Stadium on Friday, Apr. 14. The show will also feature various special guests including Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Brent Cobb. Tickets for the event went on sale Friday, Apr. 7; you can find full details here if you're interested in attending. (williamsonsource.com)
• Are you looking for a new pup to bring home this Easter? Nashville Humane Association's one-year-old energy-bursting dog, Chestnut, is looking for a loving family to welcome her home. If you're interested in learning more about Chestnut, visit here. (Nashville Humane Association via Facebook)
• Following the devastating events at the Covenant School, Nashville's mayor aligned with advocates calling for an extreme risk protection law in Tennessee. This measure is often known as a red flag law and would help keep guns from people who are a danger to themselves or others. For more information on the initiative, click here. (WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.