🌱 Proposal To Remove Metro Beer Board + Push To Dissolve Agency

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Nashville Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Chilly with some sun. High: 48 Low: 23.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and cold. High: 42 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. Several Tennessee lawmakers are pushing proposals that would shift control of Nashville's airport and Sports Authority Board to the state and take away the Metro Beer Board, leading some to call it a hostile takeover of the city. Some lawmakers believe the state is trying to consolidate power under one party, while others deny the claims and say the conversation has been ongoing for years. (WZTV)
2. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is advocating for a bill that would dissolve an independent state agency that exposed problems with the state's foster care system, a move that some claim would make it difficult to monitor the welfare of children. The proposed legislation, House Bill 0330, would put the commission's responsibilities under other government agencies that look into improving child welfare, such as the Department of Children's Services. The commission's latest report found that Tennessee has the highest number of children who are repeatedly moved to different foster homes. (WKRN News 2)
3. Plans for a new Costco wholesale store have been submitted in nearby Mt. Juliet, seeking approval for a space of over 160,000 square feet. The proposed location for the store is nearly 20 acres at the corner of Legacy Pointe Boulevard and Rutland Drive, and it is estimated that the store would bring 275 jobs to Wilson County. Costco representatives have confirmed the plan and the development still has to be approved by the city commission. (Tennessean)

Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Saturday, March 18

• The 17th Anniversary All-Day Party At Listening Room Cafe (10:30 AM)

Sunday, March 19

• Hop To It! Pet Photos With Easter Bunny At Opry Mills (6:00 PM)
• All Irish Comedy Tour At Zanies Comedy Night Club (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Nashville area at the link! (Nashville Patch)
• Hozier, the Irish singer-songwriter known for "Take Me To Church," has announced his "Unreal Unearth" tour across North America with a stop at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville on Oct. 5, accompanied by special guest Madison Cunningham. Tickets will be available starting at noon on Mar. 24. (WKRN News 2)
• Williamson Medical Center's nursery had adorable infants dressed in green for St. Patrick's Day! Check out the lucky newborns at the link. (WZTV)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you soon for another update.

— 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.