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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Nashville small business qualify for new city incentive money?
  • Why a $63 million ICE center may be headed for Nashville.
  • East Nashville mom seeks help after bullets rip through family home.

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sizzler- Nashville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
  • Monday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashville mayor announces new incentive programs for small businesses (wsmv.com) — Nashville's mayor just rolled out three new incentive programs aimed at helping long-standing and struggling small businesses with operations, building upgrades, and worker training. Local owners describe how similar grants have already boosted customer traffic and renovations. The Legacy Business Program still needs council approval, but the property and workforce initiatives could soon offer fresh support across the city.
   

2. Nashville may host $63 million ICE center amid community pushback (newschannel5.com) — A federal contract listing a Nashville zip code suggests the city could host a new ICE Public Safety Coordination Center, sparking strong pushback from local officials and immigrant advocates. The 24/7 facility would support ICE's 287(g) partnerships nationwide, while critics fear it will heighten fear among immigrant families. City leaders say they're still trying to confirm details and plan their response.
   

3. East Nashville mother pleads for help relocating family after 7-year-old daughter shot inside home (newschannel5.com) — An East Nashville mother is pleading for help to move her family after bullets tore through their home on August 10, wounding her 7-year-old daughter. She says the children are terrified to return and has launched a GoFundMe for relocation and counseling. Metro Police believe a neighboring house was the intended target and urge anyone with information to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers.
   

4. Our best photos from MBA vs Pearl-Cohn TSSAA football game during Week 1 (tennessean.com subscription) — Fans of Nashville high school football can relive MBA's Week 1 matchup against Pearl-Cohn through a big gallery of game-night photos from Pearl-Cohn High School. The shots capture touchdowns, celebrations, warmups, and sideline moments from Friday's contest, highlighting local players and the community atmosphere under the lights in North Nashville.
   

5. TN Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 Morning winning numbers for Aug. 21, 2026 (tennessean.com subscription) — If you bought a Tennessee Lottery ticket, you can now check the Aug. 21 winning numbers and see how to claim prizes at the Nashville headquarters or by mail to the Nashville P.O. box. The piece lists Mega Millions, Cash 3, Cash 4, Daily Tennessee Jackpot, Tennessee Cash and Millionaire for Life results, plus office locations and prize limits across the state.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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