🌱 Parent Allegedly Assaults Middle Schooler + Storm Shelter Bill Vote

Good morning, Nashville! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.”

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. Metro police officers responded to a call at Jere Baxter Middle School after a parent reportedly assaulted a student on Monday morning. At the time of writing, it was not known the details of the severity of the student's injury, but an ambulance reportedly responded to the school. School security crews were discussing the incident with administrators. (WKRN)
2. On Monday, the Tennessee House voted on a bill that aims to clarify a law from two years ago about storm shelters, specifically addressing concerns of liability for churches. The bill aims to encourage more churches to offer their space during severe weather events in order to provide sufficient safe shelter for those in need. The lack of storm shelters in Tennessee has been a concern for leaders, with nearby Alabama able to offer more shelters due to the state's storm shelter laws. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. Former President Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea joined Nashville Mayor John Cooper on Sunday for a Day of Action around the Vanderbilt University campus. The Clintons were in Nashville for the 15th annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University. It was the first time that CGI U has convened in person since before the start of the pandemic in 2020. (WSMV 4)

Today in Nashville:

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From my notebook:

• The Nashville Electric Service has shared photos of the recent storm damage and says that NES crews have been working around the clock on repairs. The crews have logged 122 broken power poles as of Sunday. (Nashville Electric Service via Facebook)
• Metro Nashville Public Schools posted school selection results on Monday for students in kindergarten through grade 10. Acceptance letters must be returned by Friday, Mar. 24. (Metro Nashville Public Schools via Facebook)
• It's time again for Cat Yoga at The Catio! This beginner's yoga class is taught in the main cat room so the cats are free to snuggle and play with you. All levels can participate starting at 6:00 p.m. (Catio Nashville)

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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.