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Morning Nashville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why gunfire erupted steps from a baby’s car seat in Nashville
  • Which Nashville-approved gifts really help kids on the autism spectrum?
  • How a stolen Nashville-area gun ended a Smyrna birthday party

Also on today's calendar: New Material Monday and 6 more events.

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

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Low clouds and spotty drizzle, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Husband killed, wife pistol-whipped during robbery; shots fired near couple's baby (newschannel5.com) — A young father was shot and killed and his wife pistol-whipped during a late-night robbery outside their Nashville apartment on McMurray Drive, with gunfire coming dangerously close to their baby in the vehicle. Metro police are searching for two armed suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
   

2. What are the best gifts for kids on the spectrum? (newschannel5.com) — Families in Nashville are getting expert guidance on choosing holiday gifts that truly support kids on the autism spectrum, with a focus on sensory-friendly, non-overstimulating options. Local therapists at ABS Kids share practical ideas that emphasize comfort, routine, and low-pressure social connection, helping mid-state parents and relatives shop more thoughtfully this season.
   

3. Smyrna tragedy: Juvenile party turns deadly with 1 dead, 1 injured (fox17.com) — A teen is in juvenile detention after a shooting at a Smyrna birthday party left one person dead and another critically injured, with a gun investigators say was stolen from the Nashville area. Police say the teen opened fire during an altercation at Lara's Event Center, striking a bystander and another victim, and are still gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
   

4. TDOT's No Trash Tennessee Results for 2025 (wivk.com) — From Nashville, TDOT reports that its No Trash November campaign cleared over 77,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee roads and waterways, beating its statewide goal. Nashville-area residents can still plug in year-round through Adopt-A-Highway, local cleanups, youth patch programs, and Trash Masters Rewards that offer discounts for ongoing litter-prevention efforts.
   

5. Miranda Lambert Fans Are Obsessed With Her Throwback Picture Re-Creation (wearemontrose.com) — Nashville readers may be intrigued to know Miranda Lambert’s former Forest Hills mansion, a 5-bedroom luxury home with sweeping views, recently sold for $3.5 million. The country star is also turning heads online by recreating a fiery 20-year-old “Kerosene” photo as she teases her new single “Wranglers” and works on her next album.
   

📸 Around Nashville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nashville

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 22
  • Line Dancing Club
    City of Goodlettsville Calendar , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    11:15 am
  • Cards and Games
    City of Goodlettsville Calendar , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    1:30 pm
  • Basketball Open Gym
    Goodlettsville Parks & Recreation , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    2:00 pm
  • ESL Tutoring-Beginner's
    City of Goodlettsville Calendar , 200 Memorial Drive , Goodlettsville
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lola the Yorkie foster HAS FOUND her fur-ever home!
    Prior post: This spry and clever little truffle pig is ready to snort her way to some new digs. Full of character, the miniEwok will snuffle right… (Nextdoor Oak Hill)
  • BG has come home!!!
    He ran in the door and was starving! He smelled earthy so he must have been trapped somewhere. Thank you! MISSING CAT BG is a large grey tabby … (Nextdoor Bordeaux Forward)
  • Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Nashville. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk 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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