🌱 Pedestrian Injured In Hit & Run + Grieving Father Prays For Killer

Hello again, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Nashville Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Nashville:

1. A pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Dickerson Pike on Thursday night. The incident occurred just after 10:00 p.m. when, according to police, the pedestrian was hit in the intersection, and the driver left the scene of the crash. It is not known how badly the victim was hurt at the time of this writing. (WKRN News 2)
2. A grieving father is praying for his daughter’s alleged teen killer as she awaits trial. A judge is set to decide if Isabelle Jocson, who is accused of stabbing 14-year-old Malia Powell to death at a Walmart on Dickerson Pike, should be tried as an adult or a juvenile. Powell's father, who also lost his son to violence several months after Malia's death, said that he believes in second chances for criminals and has since dedicated his life to reducing violence in Nashville. Ahead of the trial, Powell said, "I’m honestly going to pray for her." (WKRN News 2)
3. Nashvillians have reacted with mixed feelings about a recent bill that cuts the size of the Metro Council in half. While some residents believe the cut would make city functions run more effectively, opponents said that they feel it will hurt the city's future. Jeff Checko with RE/MAX called the bill a win but acknowledges that a smaller council would mean each member would have to cover more land. Read more about how Metro leaders and entrepreneurs feel about the switch at the link. (WZTV)

Today in Nashville:

• Latin Dance Class At MOVE Inclusive Dance (12:00 PM)
• Shamrock Stumble Bar Crawl At Kung Foo Saloon Nashville (12:00 PM)
• Wine Tasting: Vermentino At Yolan (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking to add a furry family member to your pack, the Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control wants you to meet Brule. Brule is a friendly dog with a very expressive face. He is a happy dog who is always ready to listen to you and likes to spend some time outside. (Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Were you the lucky winner of Nashville Tennessee's giveaway yesterday? With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, the city gave away four tickets to Nashville's largest and longest-running "Lucky 13th Annual Stache Bash." If you didn't win, make sure to pick up your tickets so you don't miss this great event! (Nashville Tennessee via Instagram)
• Gas prices have risen in Nashville this week just in time for spring break. The average price for a gallon of gas in the city has gone from $3.10 to $3.25 over the last week. (WSMV)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.