🌱 Rent Price Algorithm Case Underway + Animal Shelter At Capacity

Hello, neighbors. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Nashville Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now.

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• Saturday: Hot. High: 94 Low: 64.
• Sunday: Sunshine and warm. High: 90 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. An antitrust case began this week in Nashville's federal court that could have a national impact. The case centers around landlords' and property managers' use of an algorithm to set rent prices. Plaintiffs argue that using the algorithm created by software company RealPage has resulted in higher rents and an artificially lower housing supply. They say that using the algorithm amounts to price fixing or collusion. The lawsuit follows an investigation by the Department of Justice. (WPLN)
2. A new proposed city ordinance seeks to manage commercial building waste with recycling. The city has outlined a five-year plan for commercial construction and demolition that would create recycling minimums, require documentation of recycling rates, and require materials to be weighed. Recycling construction materials reduces the impact on landfill space and reduces disposal costs. The public can comment on the proposed ordinance here. (WPLN)
3. Nashville's Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) recently waived adoption fees for animals at the shelter, but the shelter remains at capacity with over 80 dogs and cats waiting to be adopted. The summer months typically see an increase in the rate of animal surrenders. Adoption isn't the only way to help out, the shelter is also seeking foster families for pets. MACC provides families with food, medication, and supplies for the foster dog or cat. If you're interested in adopting an animal from a foster family, email foster.macc@nashville.gov. (WKRN)

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Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Saturday, June 3

• Roots On The Rivers At Two Rivers Mansion (12:00 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• Callista Clark At The Listening Room Cafe (3:00 PM)
• Jermaine "Funnymaine" Johnson At Zanies Comedy Club Nashville (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Nashville Flea Market is seeking vendors for its upcoming June Market. There are thousands of shoppers expected to turn out for the city's largest flea market later this month. (Nashville Flea Market via Facebook)
• The main branch of the Nashville Public Library is hosting Dungeons & Dragons on Thursdays in June and July at 2:00 p.m. All skill levels are welcome as attendees embark on adventures and fight monsters. (Nashville Public Library - Main Children's via Facebook)
• The Nashville Farmer's Market has released the vendor lineup for this weekend's market. Shoppers will be able to browse through more than 70 vendors offering everything from cobblers to bath soaps. (Nashville Farmers Market via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. 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.