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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Bell Road family is demanding justice after weekend shooting
  • Why this East Nashville record shop is leaving Calvin Avenue now
  • How this 2026 TSU conference spotlights Nashville’s Black history

Also on today's calendar: New Years Eve 2026 and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 48, low: 39.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bell Road shooting victim remembered as ‘very happy guy' by family (wsmv.com) — Family members are mourning Lennie Joel Sanchez, a father of three who was fatally shot near a Bell Road bar in Nashville over the weekend. Relatives describe him as a joyful, compassionate man and are calling for justice as two suspects face attempted murder charges and the family raises funds for funeral expenses.
   

2. The Groove record shop in final days at East Nashville location, plans 2026 move (newschannel5.com) — A beloved East Nashville record shop, The Groove, is spending its final day on Calvin Avenue today as owners prepare to relocate the LGBTQ-owned business to a new Nashville spot in 2026. Regulars are reminiscing about years of unique records, Fright Night Fridays, and community events, while owners promise to keep the shop’s quirky, horror-loving spirit alive at their next Nashville location.
   

3. Nashville Conference on African American History and Culture Set for Feb. 13, 2026 (tntribune.com) — Nashville residents can look ahead to the 45th annual Conference on African American History and Culture at TSU’s Avon Williams Campus on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The day-long event will explore Black history and resilience across Tennessee, offer in-person and virtual sessions, and continue the long-running Profiles of African Americans in Nashville and Tennessee series.
   

4. Tennessee announces $42M for pedestrian, bike, and transit safety project (fox17.com) — Nashville residents are weighing in on how a new $42 million statewide fund for walking, biking, and transit safety should reach dangerous local streets, including Germantown. A newly installed HAWK signal follows a deadly crash, while Metro officials log hundreds of missing crosswalks. TDOT hasn’t yet said whether Nashville will receive a share of the grants.
   

5. OZ Arts Nashville faces major funding gap after federal arts grant is canceled (newschannel5.com) — A major federal grant cancellation has left OZ Arts Nashville scrambling to cover a $45,000 funding gap that was supposed to reimburse early‑2025 programming. The contemporary arts venue is scaling back some offerings, even as it continues presenting local and international artists and urges Nashville supporters to donate during the year-end giving season to keep performances on track.
   

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