Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Thursday, July 10th. We're starting our day with some electric energy after Nashville SC’s dramatic comeback last night at Geodis Park. Down two goals early, the Boys in Gold roared back against D.C. United with five unanswered tallies, notching a 5-2 victory and clinching their first-ever spot in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. Sam Surridge was the star, scoring twice in the second half, as more than 21,000 fans got to witness history in the making. The team now waits to see whether they’ll face Philadelphia Union or the New York Red Bulls on September 16th, with their next MLS test coming up on the road against Inter Miami.
Switching to local government, things are heating up at City Hall. The Metro Council is preparing to appeal a recent court decision that would cut the council’s size in half by the next election. Vice Mayor Angie Henderson assures us there’s still time for residents to weigh in before any final changes for the 2027 ballot. Meanwhile, Mayor Freddie O’Connell has appointed Masami Tyson as the city’s new chief of staff, bringing a wealth of experience from state economic development and international law.
Turning to the Nashville job market, summer remains solid. Unemployment is holding steady at just under four percent, and several downtown hotels and hospitality businesses are hiring ahead of big tourism events later this month. On the real estate front, median home prices are hovering just below $480,000. While that is a slight dip from last month, agents say inventory is picking up and more first-time buyers are in the mix.
A quick look at the forecast: after overnight storms that left thousands briefly without power, today shapes up to be hot and humid with a high near 89 and a slight chance of afternoon showers. That weather could affect any after-work plans outdoors, so keep an eye on the sky.
In community news, the new WeGo Market opened at the downtown transit center this week, bringing fresh, affordable produce options right to the heart of the city for bus riders—a boost for food access. In another feel-good story, NES lineman Jacob Marsh is being hailed as a hero for using his tree-climbing skills to rescue a stranded tree trimmer in Madison. And our animal lovers will be glad to hear that Animal Rescue Corps just saved over 70 dogs from a puppy mill outside Nashville.
For upcoming events, tonight kicks off the Clarksville Downtown ArtWalk, and be sure to check out free concerts at Centennial Park this weekend, where local bands will take the stage. Over at Radnor Lake, park rangers are inviting families to watch a baby bald eagle expected to take its first flight in the coming days.
In schools, Tennessee students report steady improvement in recent TCAP scores, with Metro schools outpacing the state average for math gains. On the sports front, the Nashville Sounds lost a rain-shortened game to the Durham Bulls last night, 6-5, but they’re back at First Horizon Park Friday.
Crime and public safety are getting attention after a 530th gun theft from vehicles this year prompted Metro Police to renew calls for locking up firearms. There’s also an ongoing investigation into a hit-and-run Tuesday on West End Avenue. Police are asking anyone who saw the incident to come forward.
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