Caribbean Flight Boost: Southwest is adding new nonstop routes from Nashville to Aruba, Montego Bay (Jamaica), and St. Thomas starting March 13, plus more Caribbean service tied to Saturday vacation schedules. Back-to-School Savings: Tennessee’s sales tax holiday runs July 31–Aug. 2, with qualifying school supplies and clothing under $100 tax-free and computers/tablets up to $1,500. Arts & Community Upgrades: State Rep. Kirk Haston announced a $102,000 Tennessee Arts Commission grant for Parsons projects, including a covered pavilion and repairs to the Hangar Performing Arts Center. Family Travel Prep: Tampa’s Wings For Autism event lets families rehearse the full airport journey with Southwest and TSA-style steps to build confidence before real trips. Food Safety Alert: Taylor Farms expanded an iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora to 27 states, including Tennessee—check best-by dates and product codes. Summer Outdoors: A stargazing guide highlights summer sky gear for big 2026 moments like the Aug. 12 solar eclipse and Perseids. Local Travel Safety: Clarksville Gas and Water plans a Stone Mountain Road water outage with road closures July 23 for valve replacement.