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Immigration Crackdown Sparks Outrage in Nashville, Belonging Fund Launched
- 2025/05/06
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Good morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Nashville is reeling this morning after a massive immigration enforcement operation that took place over the weekend. Tennessee Highway Patrol and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials conducted approximately 150 traffic stops in South Nashville, primarily targeting Latino neighborhoods. Between 40 and 100 individuals were detained, with many reportedly transferred to detention centers in Louisiana. Mayor Freddie O'Connell has strongly criticized the operation, stating that "people who do not share our values of safety and community have the authority to cause deep community harm." The mayor held a press conference yesterday announcing the establishment of a Belonging Fund to provide financial support to affected families.
City Councilmembers Jeff Preptit and Terry Vo are demanding answers about the coordination between federal, state, and local agencies. The Metro Nashville Police Department was not involved in the operation, according to Mayor O'Connell, who emphasized that MNPD "has no federal immigration authority."
In traffic news, one person died in a three-car crash on I-40 Saturday night. We're still gathering details about the incident.
We're looking at a beautiful day ahead with temperatures reaching 76 degrees under partly cloudy skies. A perfect day to enjoy outdoor activities before some cooler weather moves in tomorrow.
The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival returns this weekend in Portland. It's a great opportunity to enjoy local produce and community festivities as we enter the heart of spring.
In public safety news, Nashville police have arrested a woman for 23 retail thefts. She's currently being held on $135,500 bond.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is working with immigrant advocacy groups to provide support services through the newly established Belonging Fund. The fund will offer child care, transportation, and housing assistance to families affected by the weekend's immigration enforcement.
On a lighter note, the community recently celebrated a 101-year-old "Rosie the Riveter" with big band music and swing dancers. The World War II veteran, identified as Ms. Marie, was honored by an entire community that turned out to recognize her service.
WeGo Transit recently held a hiring event that drew hundreds of applicants as Nashville continues to expand its bus service, showing our city's commitment to improving public transportation options.
This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
Nashville is reeling this morning after a massive immigration enforcement operation that took place over the weekend. Tennessee Highway Patrol and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials conducted approximately 150 traffic stops in South Nashville, primarily targeting Latino neighborhoods. Between 40 and 100 individuals were detained, with many reportedly transferred to detention centers in Louisiana. Mayor Freddie O'Connell has strongly criticized the operation, stating that "people who do not share our values of safety and community have the authority to cause deep community harm." The mayor held a press conference yesterday announcing the establishment of a Belonging Fund to provide financial support to affected families.
City Councilmembers Jeff Preptit and Terry Vo are demanding answers about the coordination between federal, state, and local agencies. The Metro Nashville Police Department was not involved in the operation, according to Mayor O'Connell, who emphasized that MNPD "has no federal immigration authority."
In traffic news, one person died in a three-car crash on I-40 Saturday night. We're still gathering details about the incident.
We're looking at a beautiful day ahead with temperatures reaching 76 degrees under partly cloudy skies. A perfect day to enjoy outdoor activities before some cooler weather moves in tomorrow.
The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival returns this weekend in Portland. It's a great opportunity to enjoy local produce and community festivities as we enter the heart of spring.
In public safety news, Nashville police have arrested a woman for 23 retail thefts. She's currently being held on $135,500 bond.
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee is working with immigrant advocacy groups to provide support services through the newly established Belonging Fund. The fund will offer child care, transportation, and housing assistance to families affected by the weekend's immigration enforcement.
On a lighter note, the community recently celebrated a 101-year-old "Rosie the Riveter" with big band music and swing dancers. The World War II veteran, identified as Ms. Marie, was honored by an entire community that turned out to recognize her service.
WeGo Transit recently held a hiring event that drew hundreds of applicants as Nashville continues to expand its bus service, showing our city's commitment to improving public transportation options.
This has been Nashville Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.