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In today's newsletter:

• Where you can recycle your Christmas tree around Nashville this winter
• Nashville family seeks help honoring loved one lost in house fire
• Why Metro police say Madison neighbors aren’t in danger after fatal shooting

Also on today's calendar: A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at Kimpton Aertson Hotel and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler with decreasing clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 28 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 57, low: 53.
• Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. LIST: Nashville offers 14 tree-mendous sites for Christmas tree recycling (fox17.com) — Nashville is again offering 14 drop-off sites across Davidson County for real Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26 through Feb. 13, 2026. Trees must be completely undecorated, and artificial trees should go to Metro convenience centers instead. The program helps residents safely dispose of trees while giving them a second life as mulch or compost.
   

2. House fire claims life of Nashville woman, family seeks help for memorial (newschannel5.com) — A Nashville family on Archwood Drive is mourning Amanda Hanson, who died after being trapped in a fast-moving house fire that destroyed their home. Relatives are raising money through GoFundMe to cover her memorial and burial costs, and are asking the community for support as they remember her kindness and try to rebuild their lives.
   

3. MNPD: 1 dead in Madison shooting, suspect remains at large (wkrn.com) — A man was killed in a Saturday night shooting on Skyline Ridge Drive in Madison, and Metro Nashville police say the suspected shooter, who knew the victim, is still on the loose. Detectives report there’s no broader threat to the community as they follow up on leads, but details remain limited while the investigation continues.
   

4. Family of man killed in South Nashville attack pleads for justice (wkrn.com) — A grieving family is pleading for justice after Gavin Christian Thompson was chased, beaten, and fatally shot outside a South Nashville apartment complex on Zermatt Avenue. Metro police say two masked men are responsible and remain at large. Loved ones are remembering Thompson’s generosity and urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, which is offering a $5,000 reward.
   

5. Paying more into your own neighborhood: New Midtown biz improvement district approved (fox17.com) — Metro Council has approved a new Midtown Central Business Improvement District, meaning 543 property owners will pay extra annual assessments starting in 2027 to fund cleaning, maintenance, and security in the neighborhood near Music Row and Vanderbilt. Supporters say it gives Midtown residents and businesses more control over safety and quality of life, while some homeowners worry about higher costs and oversight of how the money is spent.
   

📸 Around Nashville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nashville

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Saturday December 20

• A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at Kimpton Aertson Hotel
  Kimpton Aertson Hotel Kimpton Aertson Hotel Nashville, Tennessee 37203
  8:30 pm
• Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
  Conrad Nashville , 1620 West End Ave , Nashville
  8:45 pm
• Dark & Dirty
  The Lab at Zanies , 2019 8th Ave S , Nashville
  10:45 pm

Sunday December 21

• Family Program: Appalachian Watercolor
  Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum , 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S , Nashville
  11:00 am
• Musician Spotlight: Jeremy Lister
  Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum , 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S , Nashville
  2:00 pm

Monday December 22

• New Material Monday
  Zanies Nashville 2024 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37204
  9:00 am
• BHS boys freshman basketball @ Ravenwood
  Ravenwood High School , 1724 Wilson Pike , Brentwood
  6:00 pm
• Nateland Live: Good, Clean, Funny
  The Lab at Zanies , 2019 8th Ave S , Nashville
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Family Program: Friendship Bracelet
  Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum , 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S , Nashville
  10:00 am

Saturday December 27

• BHS wrestling @ Maher/Garstin Invitational
  Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
  8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 21

• Candy Cane Village
  City of Goodlettsville Calendar , 105 S. Main Street , Goodlettsville
  8:00 am
• Silent Planet
  The Basement East , 917 Woodland St , Nashville
  4:00 pm
• Sydney Adams
  The 5 Spot , 1006 Forest Ave , Nashville
  6:00 pm
• Prosperity Meditation With Mantra
  Ataana Method, Energy Works , 2819 Columbine Pl , Nashville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Hello everyone!
  I just witnessed a humbling, but very real experience at a local grocery. An elderly lady was in the produce section. She kept looking at the… (Nextdoor Bordeaux)
• EDIT: TORO IS HOME SAFE
  thanks to everyone for the kind words and suggestions. She came home at 6:45 this morning - very hungry and smelling of motor oil and smoke - but… (Nextdoor Glencliff)

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