Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for December 30, 2024. We're starting off with some breaking news from the past few days in our city. A Clarksville Walmart was evacuated after a Christmas Eve shooting, and local authorities are still investigating the incident[1]. In other news, a former La Vergne Police chief was arrested for aggravated stalking, highlighting concerns about public safety and law enforcement accountability[1][5].

Moving on to today's job market snapshot, Nashville's tech scene is booming, with Software Developer being the most in-demand role. Major tech companies like Amazon and Oracle are expanding, demanding skilled coders proficient in languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript. The city's tech scene is experiencing a 12% job growth rate, with median tech salaries of $72,645, 79% above the city average. Companies like PwC, Toast, ServiceNow, and Zeta Global are hiring, and Amazon alone is expected to create over 5,000 new corporate and tech jobs by 2025[2].

In real estate news, there haven't been any major commercial or residential property sales reported recently. However, Nashville's transportation improvement program, approved by voters last month, is moving forward, with a new advisory committee being established to oversee the work and provide regular updates[3].

From city hall, the Metro Council is considering several resolutions that affect daily life, including the use of surveillance software by the Metro Nashville Police Department and a transportation improvement program. The council is also discussing settlements for two Metro lawsuits and requesting increased traffic enforcement after traffic stops plummeted 95% in a decade[3].

Weather-wise, heavy rainfall is possible for parts of Middle Tennessee this weekend, so be sure to check the forecast before planning your activities. Today, expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 60 degrees[5].

In new business activity, there haven't been any major openings or closings reported recently. However, local businesses are gearing up for the new year, with some offering special deals and promotions.

Upcoming community events include the Nashville Christmas tree recycling program, which returns with 13 drop-off locations. You can also volunteer with local organizations, such as the one that helped 500 older adults on Christmas Day[5].

In local school achievements, the Johnson Learning Center honor roll students received a holiday surprise, and Father Ryan High School partnered with Room in the Inn to house the homeless[1].

In sports news, the Titans couldn't rally against the Colts, and the Preds are gearing up for their next game.

In a feel-good community story, a local nonprofit aimed to give away 1,000 free Christmas dinners, and a Humphreys County family doubled in size and love just in time for Christmas[1].

Finally, in today's crime report, a man was arrested for throwing burning objects at vehicles, and a Tennessee pharmacist was accused of over $6 million in fraud and identity theft. The Nashville police are also investigating a water main break that affected residents on Reverend Dr. Enoch Jones Blvd.[5].

This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.