Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, September 25, 2025. A busy overnight in Nashville, so let’s start with breaking news. Metro Police are investigating a shooting just after 2 a.m. near 16th Avenue North and Herman Street, close to Fisk University. One person was injured and taken to the hospital. Their condition is not yet known, and detectives are still working the case. Meanwhile, in a bizarre turn downtown, officers arrested two men just off the Shelby Street pedestrian bridge, one wearing a gorilla costume, after a robbery near the entertainment district early Sunday morning. The victim is recovering from his injuries.

Today’s weather could impact your plans. Severe storms are expected, with strong winds and possible hail throughout the Nashville area. If you’re heading out, stay alert—damaging wind is the greatest risk, so keep an eye on updates from local meteorologists. Friday looks much the same, so outdoor events may see changes.

City Hall saw major movement this week. The Metro Council approved a three point eight billion dollar budget, keeping property tax rates steady at two point eight one four, despite calls for relief. There’s more money now for Metro Schools, first responders, and a boost for public libraries and the Oasis Center. Mayor O’Connell voiced his support, saying the budget strengthens schools, health care for new parents, and crucial services for neighborhoods.

In real estate, zoning changes are coming to several areas. On Old Hickory Boulevard east of Whittemore Lane, the council green-lighted new single-family and multi-family developments totaling about one hundred thirty-six units. Near Nolensville Pike and Sugar Valley Drive, approval has come for two hundred seventy-three new multi-family residences. More housing could mean more jobs: the market’s holding steady, with more than three thousand job listings this week and new roles popping up in tech and hospitality.

New business buzz includes news of a new live music bar set to open next week in SoBro, and the closure of a longtime East Nashville coffee shop—locals say goodbye to a community staple. For listeners looking to get out, the Fall in Love with Music City event guide spotlights this weekend’s AmericanaFest, which brings dozens of acts to venues across town from Cannery Row to Riverside. The Nashville Symphony’s outdoor concert series continues in Centennial Park, and families can look forward to Saturday’s Edgehill Community Festival with food trucks and local artists.

Turning to sports, our local high school football teams are showing grit in regionals. Overton High clinched its third straight win last night on Harding Pike. In college action, the Vanderbilt Commodores pulled out a tight victory at home, energizing West End.

And here’s a feel-good moment: Residents in Inglewood raised money for a neighbor’s cancer treatment, with a block party along Riverside Drive that brought together nearly one hundred people—just another example of Nashville lifting up its own.

As always, we wrap up with a quick crime update: police are keeping operations tight downtown after a rash of unusual incidents, and ask anyone with tips about last night’s shooting to come forward.

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