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In today's newsletter:

  • Why one East Nashville homeowner is still waiting on storm repairs.
  • Meet the historian reshaping how Nashville remembers its past.
  • Headed to BNA this weekend? What Hurricane Isaias could mean for you.

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Wind and rain, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. East Nashville homeowner says winter storm damage claim remains unresolved months later (wkrn.com) — An East Nashville homeowner is still living with major roof and interior damage nearly nine months after January's deadly winter storm, as he disputes State Farm's denial of key repairs. Now retired and on a fixed income, he says rising property taxes and basic bills leave little room to fix the nearly century-old house without insurance help.
   

2. The History They Left Out (newschannel5.com) — Nashville's new Davidson County Historian, Dr. Learotha Williams Jr. of TSU, is focusing on preserving the full story of the city, especially African American experiences often left out. In a conversation on Urban Outlook, he explains why telling overlooked chapters of Nashville's past matters for understanding today's community and invites residents to share their own stories.
   

3. Hurricane Isaias prompts Nashville fall break travelers to change plans and leave early this weekend (newschannel5.com) — Hurricane Isaias could disrupt flights in and out of Nashville International Airport this weekend, prompting some fall break travelers to leave a day early. Local fliers, including a college golf team and vacationers heading on cruises, describe scrambling to rebook, while Southwest warns Nashville passengers they may face delays, cancellations, or need to rebook without extra fees.
   

4. Middle Tennessee Electric linemen head to Alabama as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall (wkrn.com) — From Nashville, Middle Tennessee Electric is sending about 20 volunteer linemen to South Alabama to help restore power after Hurricane Isaias makes landfall. Crews will work in small teams for potentially several weeks, tackling downed trees, flooding, and broken poles, while local leaders ask Tennesseans to keep these workers in their thoughts as they assist hard-hit communities.
   

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    It does put my faith back in humanity, like one of the comments that was made. (Nextdoor Hermitage)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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