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| What Nashville's Talking About |
| | 🏞️ How Do Public Parks Get Made? | Mill Ridge Park is one of Nashville’s newest, but it’s more than just a massive playground and a giant teal slide. On today’s podcast, we explore how parks like Mill Ridge get made. Plus, we dig into the park’s $4 million expansion and its upcoming Pear Jam celebration. [🎧 City Cast Nashville] | | |  | The Mill Ridge Park playground slide is TALL. (Margaret Kingsbury / City Cast Nashville) |
| 💻 Nashville Prepares for AI Cyberattack | Nashville is adapting its cybersecurity strategies amid fears of hackers using artificial intelligence to attack the city’s critical systems. According to a statement from the mayor’s office, “We are extremely concerned about the evolving threat landscape, particularly regarding the malicious use of AI.” Nashville Electric Service, Metro Water Services, and the police department all have cybersecurity safeguards. [🔐 The Tennessean] | | | 🌉 Bridges, Bridges, Bridges | The Tennessee Titans are seeking a $75 million extension of the John Seigenthaler Bridge to bring it closer to the new Nissan Stadium. The funds would come from the $300 million earmarked for East Bank developments. Meanwhile, the James Robertson Parkway bridge will close for several months in early 2027 to make way for the future East Bank Boulevard. [Nashville Scene; NewsChannel 5] | | | 🏢 Paramount Seeks Office Space | Paramount Skydance is actively seeking 400,000 square feet of office space in Nashville. However, no current real estate matches the entertainment giant’s needs. Studio representatives have reached out to real estate developers about the potential for properties to become available in the next three years and were recently shown a multi-acre property outside downtown. [Politico] | - Paramount is being sued by 12 states, including California, where they’re currently located. Nashville is seen as a more business-friendly option. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
| | 🗳️ Governor’s Race Tightens? | A new political poll shows Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green gaining on her Republican opponent, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Of the 600 polled, 45% said they’re likely to vote for Blackburn, and 36% for Green. The poll also showed Independent candidate and conservative David Hatley outperforming fellow independent Lauren Pinkston. Tennessee has elected a Republican governor for four straight cycles. [Nashville Banner] | |
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| Your Guide to Nashville’s Cat Cafes and Lounges |
|  | The Catio is such a mew-tastic spot to cuddle kitties. (Margaret Kingsbury / City Cast Nashville) |
| September is National Cat Month! If you’re looking to snuggle and play with some kitties, here are three cat cafes and lounges in the Nashville area. I hope you have a cat-tastic time! | | | The Catio is less about the cafe and more about the cats. I’ve never seen any food for sale, except at its Thanksgiving feast. The nonprofit does have a huge area with dozens and dozens of adoptable cats, comfy couches where you can snuggle them, and plenty of cat toys for playing. Senior cats are in a separate room, where visitors are welcome, too. Book your hour with the cats in advance for $15. You don’t have to be looking to adopt to visit these felines. All humans are welcome, and the proceeds benefit the kitties’ care. The Catio also sells merch, like this purrfect Halloween shirt. It’s located in the Music Valley shopping complex near Gaylord Opryland. Check out this shopping guide before you visit! | | | | While Crossroads has fewer cats and a smaller petting area, the cafe is where it’s at. The menu has coffee, snacks, breakfast and lunch options, plus ice cream, all cleverly named to match the cafe’s theme, such as the Siamese Sunrise and the Bengal Banango Float. The cafe also has board games and hosts events, like weekly open mic nights. It’s a great place to work or hang out with friends. Plus, you can reserve time with adoptable kitties for 30-minute increments, and they provide treats to lure out the shyer cats. It’s located on Buchanan Street (here’s our guide). Crossroads is a nonprofit that helps young adults facing barriers with housing, support services, and job experience. | | | I confess, I haven’t been to this Murfreesboro cat cafe yet because only kids 10 and up are allowed. My daughter asks every birthday if she’s old enough! Visitors can book hour slots with the cats for $12, and you can also host private parties there. Coffee and prepackaged snacks are available for purchase, along with lots of merch. The cafe typically houses 15-20 adoptable rescue cats from the nonprofit Tennessee Whiskers. | | |
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🏎️ The petition seeking to place a ballot amendment removing auto racing from the Metro Charter and replacing it with affordable housing has received almost 75,000 signatures. If the signatures are approved by the Davidson County Election Commission, Nashvillians will be able to vote on the measure next year. |
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