Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Friday, September 26, 2025.

We start off today with breaking news that a special blood drive is happening in honor of 13-year-old Kaemy Young from Shelbyville, who is bravely battling leukemia. If you have a moment this afternoon, donations are being accepted and your support could make all the difference for her and so many others in need. Meanwhile, more beds have just come online at hospitals across Middle Tennessee thanks to Jillian's Law, a move that brings 31 new hospital beds to help with emergency care.

Weather-wise, we’re waking up to partly cloudy skies, a cool 65 degrees at sunrise and we're set for a comfortable high around 82 later today. Plan for a pleasant, mild day for outdoor events or just enjoying a walk along the Cumberland. Lows will dip back into the low 60s tonight, and Saturday looks even warmer, so consider it a great weekend for Nashville’s many fall festivals and pumpkin patches popping up from Madison to Franklin.

In city government, we have word that Bob Mendes, Metro’s chief development officer, is stepping down after a big role in reshaping Nashville’s East Bank and brokering deals for local venues like Ascend Amphitheater. Expect the mayor’s office to announce next steps soon, as talks with major tech players like Oracle continue for Nashville’s future.

Looking at business, excitement is building as a Japanese medical device company, Nisha Medical Technologies, just announced it’s moving its engineering operations to Nashville. The move brings 38 new jobs and a four and a half million dollar investment, a win for our local tech and healthcare sectors. Meanwhile, downtown living continues its dramatic evolution—new condo towers like Prime on Church Street are welcoming residents hungry for the true heart-of-Nashville experience, complete with state-of-the-art amenities and that unbeatable Broadway proximity.

Turning to jobs, while hospitality and tech openings remain steady, construction stays hot in areas like the Gulch and East End. If you’re job hunting, check with city job boards for the latest listings.

On the education front, congratulations are in order for Nashville’s high school football athletes. There are 85 games across the metro area today, with top matchups including Ravenwood versus CPA and Ensworth taking on Brentwood Academy at seven o’clock tonight. Look to the Nashville Metro High School Football Scoreboard for live results. Also, a shout-out today to local middle schoolers for big wins in recent science competitions.

For music and culture fans, the Nashville Film Festival continues through the weekend, with the Opryland documentary making its debut. Fall art crawls are getting underway—as always, check for any local restrictions or event updates.

Turning now to crime and public safety, police made a significant arrest this week when an 18-year-old with multiple outstanding warrants was taken into custody after a chase near Briley Parkway and I-24. Another story drawing attention, a Nashville woman faces charges for impersonating a nurse at Ascension Saint Thomas, prompting calls for tighter hospital security. In more hopeful news, a child escaped injury during a shooting in the Napier area yesterday—a stark reminder of ongoing community challenges.

A few neighborhood notes as we wrap up: Monarch butterflies are migrating through Middle Tennessee, and state parks are working hard to bolster their habitats. And, in a true feel-good story, local blind mother of five Amanda Juetton just graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee Tech, inspiring families citywide.

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