SUMMARY: Cincinnati Reds rookie pitcher Chase Burns has made history by recording three consecutive games with at least 10 strikeouts, joining elite company including Raisel Iglesias and Pittsburgh’s Oliver Perez. Despite this, Burns is still seeking his first major league win and holds an 0-3 record with a 6.26 ERA. The 22-year-old, drafted second overall in 2024, has faced tough lineups early in his career and is focused on learning and improving. Reds manager Terry Francona praised his maturity. Burns’s next start will be at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway during the MLB Speedway Classic, which is set to break the MLB attendance record.

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SUMMARY: A new fully licensed childcare center, operated by the nonprofit Royal Table Inc., has opened in North Nashville’s 37208 zip code to address the city’s childcare crisis. Serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years and offering before- and after-school care up to age 17, the center emphasizes Literacy and STEAM education. It provides affordable care with sliding scale tuition, nutritious meals, and extended hours. Located near TSU, Fisk University, and Meharry Medical College, the center also offers community programs like parenting workshops and literacy nights, aiming to empower families and support lifelong success in a safe, nurturing environment. Enrollment is open.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is launching a project-based voucher program to improve access to affordable housing for Tennesseans holding housing vouchers but struggling to find landlords who accept them. About 6,200 Tennesseans receive vouchers, yet 600 face landlord refusal. This new program assigns vouchers directly to affordable housing units, easing the search for voucher holders. Initially, 5% of vouchers will be dedicated to this program, with plans to increase to 20%. Despite enthusiasm, lawmakers expressed concerns over potential federal funding cuts impacting the program’s future. The Government Operations Committee gave the initiative a positive recommendation.

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