Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 24th, and we’re starting off with a look at today’s top stories shaping our city.

It’s a steamy morning across Middle Tennessee, and we’re on track to hit a high near 94 degrees, so let’s stay cool and hydrated. Skies are clear to start our Thursday, but don’t be surprised by a buildup of clouds this afternoon with a slight chance of a stray shower. The heat sticks with us into the weekend, as Friday and Saturday’s highs also hover in the mid 90s, so any outdoor plans should include plenty of water and sunscreen.

We begin with breaking news overnight in North Nashville, where police are investigating a shooting near MetroCenter that left a woman injured. She’s expected to recover, but officers are still searching for information on a suspect. Public safety remains a big focus this week, and Metro Police remind everyone to be extra cautious in the summer heat and keep an eye out for suspicious activity, especially as we see an uptick in neighborhood gatherings.

City Hall has grabbed a bit of attention with word that Nashville is spending two hundred and nineteen thousand dollars on lobbyists, just a year after that controversial twenty-six percent property tax hike. City council members say the funds are intended to bolster local influence in state government, but some residents are raising questions about priorities as city departments feel the squeeze.

Turning to real estate, there’s local buzz as financial author Dave Ramsey’s former Franklin estate is back on the market, this time listed at a cool fifteen million dollars. And for those looking for something a bit more accessible, the median home price in Davidson County is just below five hundred thousand, still high but showing a bit of stabilization for hopeful buyers.

Job seekers have reason to be optimistic as new business activity continues downtown, with several tech startups and restaurants opening around Lower Broadway and The Gulch. Nashville’s unemployment rate is currently steady at about three point four percent, and local recruiters report increased demand for healthcare and hospitality positions.

It wouldn’t be Nashville without music news, and we’re celebrating a milestone for Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, who marked sixty-four years as a Grand Ole Opry member this week. He was honored with a custom Opry scarf and the Music and Entertainment Ambassador Award, both recognizing his incredible role linking new artists with Nashville’s traditions.

For sports fans, Nashville SC’s Sam Surridge is in the spotlight after scoring in his first Major League Soccer All-Star Game appearance. And closer to home, high school football teams are ramping up for preseason practices as school start dates approach—just two weeks away for Metro Nashville Public Schools.

Community spirit thrives at local animal shelters, where rescued dogs are recovering well and getting ready for new homes, thanks to the outpouring of support from volunteers and neighbors.

Looking ahead, there’s plenty going on this weekend, from the East Nashville Night Market on Friday to the Music Band festival on the Cumberland Riverfront, plus backyard movie nights in Edgehill and small business pop-ups at Five Points.

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