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Cybercriminals Target Nashville Metro Councilmembers in Instagram Scam

• Incident: Three Metro Nashville council members, including Erin Evans (District 12) and Jennifer Gamble (District 3), were targeted by cybercriminals who spoofed their Instagram accounts.

• Cybercriminal Tactics: The hackers created fake profile pages and messaged Evans' Instagram followers, offering fake federal government bail funds and attempting to collect personal data like Social Security numbers.

• Councilmembers’ Response: Evans warned her constituents not to fall victim, while Gamble reported the issue, and Instagram took down her spoofed profile.

• Expert Insight: Lorneth Peters from the BBB of Middle Tennessee explained that scammers often target political figures during election seasons, capitalizing on their influence.

• Advice for Victims: The BBB advised freezing accounts, notifying credit card companies, and informing friends and family if personal information is compromised.

• Next Steps: Evans plans to enhance her online security and remind constituents of secure communication methods to prevent future incidents.

Source: WKRN

14 Impactful Ways to Give Back to Your Nashville Community

• Thistle Farms: Help assemble gift sets, tag apparel, or assist with gardening and administrative tasks to support abuse survivors.

• Metro Office of Family Safety: Choose from roles such as event facilitation, donation item pickup, office tasks, and fundraising planning to support abuse victims and their families.

• Nashville Public Library: Assist with shelving books, reading for the Talking Library, or helping with various library projects.

• Book’em: Support literacy initiatives by reading with preschool and elementary students or preparing donated books for distribution.

• Nashville Adult Literacy Council: Tutor English language learners or literacy learners through virtual or hybrid sessions.

• Special Olympics Tennessee: Coach, officiate or even play alongside athletes in the Special Olympics.

• Friends Life Community: Volunteer as a peer mentor or assist with arts and social programs for adults with disabilities.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Apply for volunteer opportunities that match your availability and interests to advocate for mental health awareness.

• American Red Cross Tennessee Region: Aid in disaster relief, fundraising efforts, or blood services across Nashville.

• Nashville Humane Association: Choose from roles such as dog care, community outreach, or shelter operations to help care for animals in need.

• Friends of Shelby Park: Join habitat restoration projects, trail maintenance, or community events to help preserve this East Nashville park.

• Root Nashville: Help plant trees to support the goal of planting 500,000 trees in Davidson County by 2050.

• St. Luke’s Community House: Volunteer for food bank, mobile meals, or seasonal opportunities such as tax prep and holiday assistance.

• Hands on Nashville: Participate in a range of opportunities with over 200 nonprofits, schools, and agencies, including disaster relief and community events.

Upcoming Events

• Today, September 18, 2024

  • Americanafest (ends 9/21) - Link Here

    • Embassy Suites, 708 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN

  • Yung Gravy - Grits & Gravy Tour - Link Here

    • Brooklyn Bowl, 925 3rd Avenue S, Nashville, TN

• Thursday, September 19, 2024

  • Pauley Shore - Ages 18+ Comedy Event - Link Here

    • Zanies Comedy Night Club, 2025 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN

  • Mat Kearney - Link Here

    • Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way, Nashville, TN

  • Nathaniel Ratcliff - Link Here

    • Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Avenue, Nashville, TN

  • Steve Martin and Martin Short - “The Dukes of Funnytown” - Link Here

    • Opry House, 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN

• Saturday, September 21, 2024

  • Music City Model, Fashion, Film & Music Charity Festival - Link Here

    • Dawson, Wendell Cornelius, 2713 Nolensville Pike Ste 109

      Nashville, TN

Rising Costs Crush Nashville Dining Scene: 9 Beloved Restaurants Forced to Close

• Inflation and Rising Costs: Many Nashville restaurants have shut down recently due to inflation, rising operating costs, and increasing commercial real estate expenses.

• Lou: After five years, East Nashville's café and wine bar, Lou, closed due to unsustainable operating conditions.

• June: Sean Brock's experimental restaurant will stop its tasting menu service at the end of September, with plans to repurpose the space for culinary classes and events.

• Sinema Restaurant + Bar: Sinema closed after 10 years due to inflation and real estate costs.

• The Library Café: This Germantown café closed unexpectedly after less than a year, with no official explanation provided.

• Portland Brew 12 South: A 20-year neighborhood mainstay closed in August, though its East Nashville location remains open.

• Hero Doughnuts Sylvan Heights: Closed after a year in operation, while its Wedgewood-Houston location remains open.

• Party Fowl Cool Springs: The Cool Springs location closed, marking the third Party Fowl closure this year amidst financial struggles.

• PDK Southern Kitchen & Pantry: All three Nashville-area locations closed, with the last one in Mount Juliet shutting down quietly in August.

• Hathorne: The West Nashville restaurant closed due to declining sales and rising labor costs, making the business unsustainable.

Source: The Tennessean

Noteworthy Headlines

• What to Catch at the Nashville Film Festival

  • Source: Nashville Scene

• “Survivor” Took Over Downtown Nashville On Saturday – Here’s How To Get Cast

  • Source: Mix 92.9

• T-Pain excited to 'do it up' at Nashville show

  • Source: The Tennessean

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