SUMMARY: Tonight’s Metro Council meeting in Nashville will focus on transportation infrastructure aimed at enhancing safety. Key discussions will include the allocation of an initial $59 million from the sales tax surcharge for service and frequency improvements, making public transit more accessible. Additionally, five community members will be chosen for the transportation advisory committee after interviews, emphasizing diverse representation. The meeting will also address continuing a SMART Grant agreement utilizing advanced radar technology to identify dangerous intersections, contributing to the vision of zero fatalities on roads. The council meeting starts at 6:30 PM, and attendance is available both in-person and online.

Newsmaker: Topics for tonight’s Metro Council meeting

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SUMMARY: President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for two hours, urging an end to the three-year war on Ukraine and pushing for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had previously accepted. As Trump seeks peace, heavy air strikes continue in the Middle East, with Israel targeting Hamas in Gaza, resulting in over 250 deaths. Israeli officials blamed Hamas for not returning hostages as agreed. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration faces criticism for deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador without due process, despite a federal judge’s order to halt the flights. A judge demanded clarification from the administration by noon today.

The meeting comes as tensions explode in the Middle East again.

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SUMMARY: As spring approaches, allergy sufferers are preparing for a challenging season, particularly in 20 U.S. cities, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) 2025 Allergy Capitals report. Wichita, Kansas, tops the list for the third year in a row, followed by cities like New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Memphis. The rankings reflect pollen levels from trees, grasses, and weeds, as well as medication usage and local allergy specialists. The report also notes that longer pollen seasons, exacerbated by warmer weather and urban heat, make allergies more severe, leading to potential health risks like allergic asthma.

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