🌱 Tennessee Titans New Stadium + High Schooler Denied At Senior Prom

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Nashville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 63 Low: 60.
• Friday: Warmer with showers around. High: 70 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Nashville:

1. On Wednesday, Apr. 26, the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County voted 26-12 to approve $760 million in revenue bonds for a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans. In addition, $1.26 billion in taxpayer money was also approved to fund the new stadium, which puts locals on the hook for more than half of the project's estimated $2.1 billion cost. This sets a new record for the largest stadium subsidy in United States history. (Bloomberg)
2. A Nashville high school student is speaking out about how they were denied entry to prom for wearing a suit to the formal event. The student, B Hayes, shared an Instagram photo explaining that they had been a student at Nashville Christian School for 13 years and were unable to attend their senior prom due to the school having issues with their attire. (News Channel 9)
3. On Wednesday, Apr. 12, a pregnant alleged shoplifter was shot by a Walgreens team leader, and almost two weeks later, she still remains in critical condition. Mitarus Boyd, 21, was accused of shooting Travonsha Ferguson, 24, who was seven months pregnant and had to be rushed to the hospital for an emergency C-section. The shooter claimed he saw the woman allegedly placing items into a store cart and into a large bag she carried over her shoulders. (WSMV)

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Today in Nashville:

Thursday, April 27

• The Kickstand Comedy Show At Red Bicycle Coffee & Crepes (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Apr. 29, the city of Nashville will be hosting its Water Lantern Festival from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Centennial Park. The event will focus on bringing community members and surrounding residents together to Light The Water on a magical night that will include food, music, and beauty as lanterns reflect upon Lake Watauga. If you're interested in learning about tickets, visit here. (Centennial Park Conservancy)
• Warner Park Nature Center is hosting its Spring Nature Fest this upcoming Saturday, Apr. 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to observe bird banding research and partake in a variety of family-centric activities, including crafting, storytime, pond exploration, and more. The event is free and will also include a few special activities that honor the center's 50th anniversary. (Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Looking to plan more trips for this upcoming summer? Beginning in May, the Nashville International Airport will offer nonstop flights to a variety of Canada's largest cities, including Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Edmonton. (Nashville International Airport via Facebook)

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— 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.