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Hello Nashville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What an outside probe really found about Metro Nashville Police favoritism claims
  • Are you accidentally breaking Tennessee’s “slow poke” law on I-24?
  • How a tornado-ravaged Madison church is fighting to rebuild home

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

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Low clouds and spotty drizzle, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Independent investigation finds no evidence of 'good ole boy system' at Metro Nashville Police Dept. (newschannel5.com) — An independent review ordered by Nashville’s mayor found no evidence that Metro Nashville Police disciplined higher-ranking officers more leniently or secretly pushed to end the Community Oversight Board, as a former lieutenant alleged. The report did flag problems in MNPD’s officer evaluation system and comes as that ex-lieutenant faces felony charges tied to the Covenant School document leak.
   

2. MNPD reminds drivers that slow left-lane driving can be dangerous AND illegal (fox17.com) — Nashville police are warning drivers that lingering in the left lane—especially during busy holiday travel—can be both dangerous and illegal under Tennessee’s “slow poke” law. MNPD’s viral post shows a driver stopped for going 62 in a 70 while blocking the passing lane, and officers urge locals to keep right unless actively passing to reduce congestion, weaving, and crash risks.
   

3. Nashville church destroyed by tornado two years ago continues mission while rebuilding (newschannel5.com) — A small Madison congregation in the Nashville area is still worshiping in borrowed spaces two years after tornadoes reduced Sabbath Day Church of God in Christ to rubble. Members are working to raise nearly $3 million to rebuild, after insurance fell far short, while continuing their long tradition of helping neighbors with funerals, schooling, and scholarships.
   

4. Check Out the Latest Happenings in Tennessee (livability.com) — Nashville travelers will soon have a new nonstop Icelandair route from BNA to Keflavík, expanding the city’s international options and access to Europe. The state is also partnering with Elon Musk’s Boring Co. on the Music City Loop, a high-speed tunnel connecting downtown Nashville and the airport, while foreign companies continue pouring investment and jobs into Tennessee communities.
   

5. Speaker Sexton's Office says Nashville cop 'overzealous' in stop (tennessean.com subscription) — A Metro Nashville Police officer’s traffic stop of a speeding SUV carrying Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton on Briley Parkway has sparked debate over whether the officer or the speaker’s state trooper detail acted appropriately. Internal MNPD findings cleared the Nashville officer, while Sexton’s staff argues the trooper followed special state laws that let protection details exceed speed limits and avoid obstruction.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • 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
    • Thursday December 25
  • Christmas Day
    Hendersonville, TN Calendar
  • Pickleball Open Gym
    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
  • I posted a little inspiration and love earlier.
    My spirit has led me to upload a photo to go along with my posts. It has also led me to say something about myself. I'm a hurricane Katrina survivor… (Nextdoor South Fisk)
  • Good news everyone!!!
    We found Neptune earlier today, and then big brother Napoleon led us straight to where Nibbles was hiding!!! Night searches and leaving out clothes,… (Nextdoor North Fisk)
  • Amazon.com, Inc. posted a job opening for AMER Logistics Specialist, Global Transportation and Logistics in Nashville. Apply here.
  • The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator in Nashville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nashville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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