🌱 Water Main Break Closes School + Building Collapses In Franklin

Welcome back, Nashville! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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• Saturday: Episodes of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 60.
• Sunday: A p.m. t-storm or two. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. On Thursday, a water main break at Nashville Christian School flooded most of the classrooms. According to Jeff Brothers, the Director of Operations of Harpeth Valley Utility District, they were forced to shut off the water to the school and most of the neighborhood in that area. Thankfully, repairs were made in as little as three hours and the school is back up and running. (Rutherford Source)
2. A building collapsed down the road in Franklin on Thursday, forcing employees from nearby offices to evacuate. According to employees, straight-line winds made bricks fall off the building, and the roof caved in. A pharmacy in the office building that fills long-term patients' medications is concerned about when they can get back into the building. (WSMV)
3. The Nashville Mayor's Communication Head, T.J. Ducklo, is returning to the White House as President Joe Biden's communications advisor. He previously worked as the national press secretary on the Joe Biden for President 2020 campaign. Ducklo will join the White House in mid-July. (Tennessee Lookout)

Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Saturday, June 17

• Church Street Park Open House At 600 Church Street (10:00 AM)
• Music City Freedom Festival At The Historic Hadley Park (12:00 PM)

Sunday, June 18

• Gospel Brunch At The Countrypolitan (11:00 AM)
• Dads Climb Free At Adventure Park (11:00 AM)
• Bourbon & Boxcars At The Union Station Nashville Yards (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you hear the news? Starting on Dec. 9 American Airlines will launch nonstop services from Nashville International Airport to Cancun, Mexico. (Nashville International Airport via Facebook)
• Do you want to help your community while gaining professional experience? Hands-On Nashville's AmeriCorps Program is recruiting 30 college-aged members from Nashville to be part of the team! (Hands On Nashville via Facebook)
• Prepare for peach bellini slushies, mimosas, and peach wine jellies at the annual Peach Jam Festival! Hosted by the Nashville Farmers' Market, the Peach Jam Festival brings fresh and juicy local peaches to locals 21 and up. (Nashville Farmers' Market via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all 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.