Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Saturday, October 25, 2025. We're waking up to a brisk start here in Music City, with temperatures hovering around 47 as the sun rises. Expect cloudy skies for much of the day, highs only reaching the upper 50s, and a light breeze carrying a hint of fall in the air. That means if you’re heading out to one of today’s many events, you’ll want a jacket handy, but the rain should hold off.

We start with breaking news that’s touched our entire region. Investigators continue searching for answers in the aftermath of this month’s deadly plant explosion on the Hickman-Humphreys County line. Authorities have now completed their onsite work at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, where 16 lives were lost. Fourteen of the victims are identified while two families still wait for closure as DNA testing continues. The ATF stresses that there’s no ongoing public safety threat, and community support for responders and families has been overwhelming.

Turning to city hall, all eyes are on the upcoming ethics hearing for Councilwoman Kimbrough, with Metro’s ethics board meeting publicly next week. The city is also urging residents receiving SNAP benefits to plan ahead, as Tennessee officials warn that vital food support will lapse November 1 unless Congress acts. With North Nashville’s high rates of food insecurity, this could mean hunger for thousands of our neighbors. Community groups across the city are mobilizing food drives and resource clinics.

Now, a look at business developments. Nashville’s skyline keeps growing, with cranes dotting downtown and new high-rises nearing completion along Broadway and West End. In other business news, records surfaced showing a West End-based financial group is involved with funding President Trump’s latest real estate endeavor in Washington. And in hospitality, the iconic Quarters Inn and Suites on Bell Road suffered a major fire this week. Fire crews responded quickly, but several rooms saw significant damage and the investigation into cause is ongoing.

In the job market, local recruiters say Nashville still adds about 800 new jobs a month, especially in health care and construction, but there’s rising concern for food service and retail workers if SNAP benefits fall through. Real estate demand remains strong, with the average home price across Davidson County now just over 510 thousand, and bidding on the rise in East Nashville and Sylvan Park.

Turning to culture, Panda Fest is bringing a culinary adventure to Fair Park today and tomorrow with over 250 Asian dishes—worth checking out if you love good food. On the arts front, the city’s newer Music City Walk of Fame inductees include Liz Rose and Old Dominion, honoring their lasting impact on our musical roots.

In local sports, Vandy fans are still buzzing after ESPN’s College GameDay returned to campus. Big wins for Vanderbilt baseball and Belmont men’s soccer made for a festive week on campus. And in the high school scene, the East Nashville Magnet Eagles secured a playoff berth after a stunning double-overtime win last night.

For education, there’s positive news—Tennessee’s new legislation now guarantees every elementary student gets at least 40 minutes of outdoor recess daily. Parents and teachers welcome this change, advocating that kids need more time outdoors to thrive in the classroom.

Crime and safety update—after more than a year of investigation, Metro police this week arrested a suspect in the 2024 Madison Park homicide of 16-year-old Justin Robinson, bringing some resolution for the family. Overall, violent crime remains lower this fall compared to last year, but police are urging caution after a rash of vehicle break-ins this week, mostly near Elliston Place and around Five Points in East Nashville.

Before we go, a truly heartwarming story—South Nashville’s Pruitt Branch Library has expanded its legal aid clinic, now offering residents not only free assistance but also haircuts and lunches every Thursday. It’s a testament to the generosity and resourcefulness of our neighborhoods.

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