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Good morning Nashville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gaylord Opryland just made its ICE! exhibit more inclusive
  • Who’s on Nashville’s ‘Most Wanted’ list this week—and why it matters.
  • Which Nashville music nonprofits just got surprise gifts from Taylor Swift?

Also on today's calendar: Family Program: Friendship Bracelet and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Nashvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Donna K.!

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Nashvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘It's magical': Gaylord Opryland makes ICE! exhibit accessible for families with special needs (wsmv.com) — Nashville families now have a more accessible way to enjoy Gaylord Opryland’s popular ICE! holiday exhibit, thanks to a new partnership with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s Full Circle Program. The resort recently hosted a special low-sensory session so visitors with developmental and intellectual disabilities could explore the icy “Charlie Brown Christmas” scenes more comfortably, with adjusted lighting and sound and staff focused on inclusivity.
   

2. Woman sought for aggravated assault, child abuse among ‘Most Wanted' in Nashville (wkrn.com) — Metro Nashville Police have updated their ‘Most Wanted’ list with 10 fugitives, including a woman sought for aggravated assault and child abuse, and several suspects accused of murder, rape, and child sex crimes. Nashville residents are urged to review the latest names, note last known locations like Madison, La Vergne, and Murfreesboro, and contact MNPD or Crime Stoppers with any tips.
   

3. Taylor Swift donates millions to charities, including two Nashville nonprofits, ahead of Christmas (wsmv.com) — Taylor Swift is spreading some holiday generosity to Nashville, donating to local nonprofits MusiCares and the Academy of Country Music alongside multimillion-dollar gifts to national charities. Her contributions will support music professionals’ health and welfare, fund music therapy, and bolster efforts to fight heart disease and hunger, with Nashville organizations emphasizing how her support strengthens the city’s music community.
   

4. East Nashville fire station spreads holiday cheer with elaborate Christmas display (newschannel5.com) — East Nashville’s Fire Station 29 has turned the corner of Gallatin Pike and McMahan Avenue into a bright, inflatable-filled Christmas display that’s been delighting neighbors for weeks. Firefighter Josh Brown leads the effort, saying the decorations lift spirits for both the community and crews working tough holiday shifts, giving families and nearby daycare kids a cheerful reason to stop by.
   

5. Learn About Oprah Winfrey - Founder, Harpo Productions; Founder, OWN (valiantceo.com) — Nashville plays a pivotal role in Oprah Winfrey’s early life, from high school radio at WVOL to becoming the first Black female news anchor at WLAC-TV and studying at Tennessee State University. This in-depth profile then follows how those Nashville beginnings helped launch her 25-year Chicago talk show, Harpo Productions, OWN, major interviews, philanthropy, and later streaming ventures.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nashville

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 25
  • Pickleball Open Gym
    Delmas Long Community Center , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    7:00 am
  • Candy Cane Village
    City of Goodlettsville Calendar , 105 S. Main Street , Goodlettsville
    8:00 am
  • Basketball Open Gym
    Delmas Long Community Center , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    2:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Accessible Walking
    Delmas Long Community Center , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Keeping Kids in Character this Holiday Season —Joni Downey Read on Patch
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    Hope this helps somebody and I'll occasionally do a refresher post just to keep it on the feeds. If you or anybody you know are desparate looking… (Nextdoor Millwood)
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    12/23 Tortoise shell with purple collar. She went out about 5pm on 12/22 and has not returned as of this morning! We are in Crieve Hall on Kincannon… (Nextdoor Crieve Hall)
  • USA Jobs posted a job opening for Valet Drivers - Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Resort - Many shifts available in Nashville. Apply here.
  • Vanderbilt University posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Summer Institutes and Virtual Programs in Nashville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashville here.

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