🌱 6 Killed In Nashville School Shooting + Fashion Fundraiser

Hello, Nashville. It's a sad day in our community, and before we share today's top stories, we at Patch would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to those impacted by yesterday's tragic events. Our thoughts are with you all as the community comes together to heal.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 35.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Nashville today:

1. Three children and three adults were killed in a shooting at a private Nashville school on Monday. The shooter, identified by authorities as 28-year-old Audrey Hale of Nashville, was heavily armed upon entering The Covenant School and opened fire. Hale was fatally shot by police who responded to the call. Authorities identified the victims as three 9-year-old students, Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, head of school Katherine Koonce, 60; substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, 61; and custodian Mike Hill, 61. (Nashville Patch)
2. Metro police are investigating an assault that left an individual seriously injured in East Nashville early Monday morning. The incident was reported just after 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of North Second Street and Cleveland Street. According to officers at the scene, the victim was critically assaulted and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A suspect has not been identified as of Monday. (WKRN News 2)
3. The Friends & Fashion Fundraiser hosted by Friends of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital returns to the Music City Center on Apr. 3. The event includes shopping opportunities, a silent auction, a luncheon, and a runway show to raise funds for the hospital. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet designer Sam Edelman. Proceeds from ticket sales support programs for Monroe Carell patients and their families. (Nashville Lifestyles)

Today and tomorrow in Nashville:

Tuesday, March 28

• Happy Hour at Makeready L&L (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Northwest Community Budget Meeting For Metro Nashville Public Schools At Whites Creek High School (5:00 PM)
• Bosses You Should Know With Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan And Gramps Morgan at the National Museum of African American Music (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In search of a new home or just curious to know what properties are for sale nearby? Start your search with these five new listings on the Nashville market. (Nashville Patch)
• Are you a dynamic, hard-working individual who is passionate about the arts? The Nashville Ballet is currently hiring for several positions, including a Chief Operating Officer, Technical Master, and School Associate. More information on current openings and how to apply can be found here. (Nashville Ballet)
• Mingle with other wine lovers at the Allen Rose Wine launch party. Join Katelyn Brown and other wine lovers at PROOF on Mar. 31 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the launch of Allen Rose Wine. (Tennessean)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.