🌱 Patch AM: What led to the deadly shooting in South Nashville’s Napier neighborhood?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to the deadly shooting in South Nashville's Napier neighborhood?
• How a South Nashville ICE raid fits into Tennessee's immigration crackdown

Also on today's calendar: Songs & Stories by Larry Cordle & Friends and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman killed, another injured in shooting at South Nashville apartment complex, police say (newschannel5.com) — A woman was killed and another injured in a Sunday night shooting at an apartment on University Court in South Nashville's Napier neighborhood, and Metro police are still seeking answers. Officers say a fight among several women preceded the gunfire, and they're urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously, with a possible cash reward for helpful tips.
   

• Under Trump, Immigration Arrests and Detentions Surge in Tennessee (memphisflyer.com) — Immigration arrests and detentions have risen sharply across Tennessee under Trump's second term, including a high-profile ICE operation at a South Nashville apartment complex that drew protesters. The report details statewide enforcement sweeps, new state-level cooperation with ICE, and concerns from immigrant advocates about families and residents with no criminal convictions.
   

📸 Around South Nashville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Troubadour Blue →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Songs & Stories by Larry Cordle & Friends →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
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Thursday October 8
• Shawn Camp →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  9:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Hadlie Jo & the Bourbon Cowboy Band →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Larry Stephenson Band →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  9:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Sunday Gospel with Val Storey & Larry Cordle →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  3:00 pm
• Bluegrass Jam →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  7:00 pm
Monday October 12
• The Onlies →
  Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South, Nashville
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 6
• Therapy 101 (Returning Participants) →
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  5:30 pm
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• Dove Awards →
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Ok South Nashville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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