🌱 Updates On Covenant School Investigation + Kaylee's Floral Designs

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. The investigation into the Covenant School shooting revealed that shooter Audrey Hale had planned the shooting for months. According to police, the investigation showed Hale fired a total of 152 rounds (126 rifle rounds and 26 nine-millimeter rounds) from the time the assailant shot into the school to the time Hale was shot and killed by police. MNPD said the new details about the shooter came after reviewing several pieces of writing that were found in Hale's bedroom and car, which was parked near the school. (NPR)
2. In a protest organized by March for Our Lives, Nashville students walked out of school Monday following the shooting at the Covenant School in Green Hills. March for Our Lives, a nonprofit group advocating for action on gun violence, called for Nashville students to walk out of their classrooms to “demand gun safety” from their legislators. After students walked out of their classes Monday at 10:13 a.m., students, parents, and other supporters gathered at the Tennessee Capitol to protest. They carried signs and read a list of the names of those killed in the Covenant School shooting one week ago. Speakers also addressed the crowd from a podium before they moved into the Capitol building. (WKRN News 2)
3. Kaylee's Floral Designs is offering customized free grave site decor for families going through the tragic loss of a child. Kaylee Lunsford started Kaylee's Floral Designs in 2021, and after seeing how the arrangements helped her family when her nephew passed away in 2003, Lunsford decided to reach out to families grieving the loss of a child. Lunsford builds a relationship with the families and follows up throughout the year to make arrangements for holidays such as Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. To get in touch with Lunsford regarding grave site decor for a loved one, email her at kayleefloraldesign@gmail.com. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Today in Nashville:

• Women Of Country Tour At Opry House (9:00 AM)
• Live Music At Hard Rock Cafe (5:00 PM)
• Live Mixing With DJ Rico At Make Nashville Makerspace (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Metro Nashville Public Schools for their community budget meeting today (Apr. 4) at DuPont Hadley Middle School. The event will showcase work happening at DuPont Hadley Middle School followed by a presentation of the proposed MNPS operating budget by Dr. Adrienne Battle and her leadership team. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. (Metro Nashville Public Schools via Facebook)
• The spring installment of the “Flying Solo” series at Nashville International Airport (BNA) is now open. Part of BNA’s Arts at the Airport program, the Flying Solo series is a rotating exhibit that offers art organizations and artists an opportunity to exhibit their work to millions of travelers within the airport terminal each season. For more information, visit the link. (Nashville International Airport via Facebook)
• Looking for a job but don't know where to start? Check out this week's newest job openings in Nashville, including positions in customer service, sales, and merchandising. (Nashville Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new 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.