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Hi Nashville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a deadly shooting inside this Nashville apartment?
  • What Nashville residents can expect now that Second Avenue is finally open
  • Are California buyers quietly rewriting the rules of Nashville home shopping?

Also on today's calendar: Nateland Live: Good, Clean, Funny and 6 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Amy P.!

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Low clouds and spotty drizzle, temps: high: 70, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Altercation leads to deadly shooting in Nashville apartment, police say, suspect at large (fox17.com) — A 23-year-old man was fatally shot inside an apartment on Skyline Ridge Drive in Nashville, and police say the suspect or suspects are still at large. Metro detectives report the victim, Aubrey Bellamy, was shot in the chest during an altercation with two other men Saturday evening. Anyone who may have seen or heard something is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
   

2. Nashville's Second Avenue reopens five years after Christmas Day bombing (wsmv.com) — Second Avenue in downtown Nashville is fully open again, nearly five years after the 2020 Christmas Day bombing shut down the historic street and damaged critical underground infrastructure. City leaders and business owners marked the reopening as a fresh start, with reconstruction complete, barriers removed, and new mixed-use development bringing condos and retail space by 2027.
   

3. 'Not trying to CA your TN' Are Californians reshaping Nashville's housing market? (fox17.com) — Nashville-area realtors say a steady influx of Californians is reshaping the local housing market, with newcomers often able to pay more than longtime residents. Drawn by no state income tax and relatively affordable homes, many find larger houses and land for less than in California. Locals, however, increasingly feel priced out and may need to look farther from the city center or adjust expectations.
   

4. Nashville honor-roll students, once overlooked, find Christmas recognition (newschannel5.com) — Nashville families gathered at Vibes restaurant as Chef Sterling Wright and owner Kero Yacoub treated more than 100 honor-roll students from local alternative schools to a holiday meal and Christmas gifts. The celebration highlighted students who’ve overcome major challenges, emphasizing that their academic success matters and that local adults are stepping up as a support system during the holidays.
   

5. TSU alum celebrates 105 years (tntribune.com) — Nashville’s Tennessee State University community is celebrating alumna Hazel Suggs Burley, who turned 105 this fall and continues to embody Tiger pride. Alumni and supporters are invited to honor her by helping launch a new TSU scholarship fund in her name, with suggested commemorative gifts starting at $10.50 to reach a $10,500 goal.
   

📸 Around Nashville

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📸 Cheekwood is a wonderland of Christmas delight inside AND outside. The Holiday Lights and decor were merrier and brighter than ever. Enjoy! —Amy P. Like

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Keeping Kids in Character this Holiday Season —Joni Downey Read on Patch
  • Dog FOUND near Turnip Truck grocery store on 50th Ave.
    N and Charlotte Ave Sunday 12/21 around 7:15pm. Dog is definitely someone's pet. No collar and no microchip. She is safe and fed at our home in… (Nextdoor Sylvan Park)
  • This big boy/girl walked out in front of our car in Virginia Avenue in maplewood neighborhood.
    He is super friendly, no tag, no collar. We have him safe inside the fence until we can find owners! (Nextdoor Parkwood Estates)
  • Omni Hotels & resorts posted a job opening for Housekeeping Guest Room Attendant - Part Time in Nashville. Apply here.
  • AEG posted a job opening for Stage Crew Chief - Gary Musick in Nashville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashville here.

Ok Nashville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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