Careers in tech are booming across Nashville and beyond — are you in? 👀

Bootcamp curriculums are up to date with current industry trends, so students gain knowledge + experience they can use in the real world. | Photo provided by Flatiron School

Did you know? Employment in the tech industry is expected to grow ~15% by 2031 — adding 680,000+ jobs to the US labor force. Read: If you’re looking to switch jobs or enter the industry, now is a good time to expand your skills (and make your resume more attractive).

One educational option? Flatiron School, which offers online or in-person options to fit most budgets, lifestyles, and experience levels — whether you’re a college graduate just starting out or a seasoned professional in a mid-career pivot.

Course options:

Software Engineering: This course is crafted for all skill levels — whether you have zero coding knowledge, are self-taught, or are somewhere in between. Flatiron’s approach focuses on applying skills through hands-on, collaborative experiences, whether that’s pair programming, code reviews, or coding challenges. Students will further hone their communication skills and become part of the tech community as they build, share, and refine their Github portfolios.
Data Science: Data is only as valuable as the person behind it, and Flatiron trains you to be that person. Experienced instructors show students how to extract and visualize data, leverage it to find actionable insights, and make powerful predictions with machine learning — all rare yet highly-desired skill sets.
Cybersecurity: Employers are actively seeking and hiring cybersecurity professionals at more than twice the rate of the average job outside of the tech industry. This course focuses on the core aspects of cybersecurity, including network security, Python (no, snakes aren’t involved), pen testing, threat intelligence, cryptology, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (one of the most important building blocks in the curriculum).
Product Design: Students gain hands-on UX/UI (user experience and user interface) design skills using modern tools like Figma + Webflow, building a professional portfolio (intentionally crafted to catch hiring managers’ eyes upon graduation).

Flatiron School students sit at a table and work on their laptops — Build long-lasting relationships with your cohort and establish a community for you to lean on for the rest of your career. | Photo provided by Flatiron School

How it works:

Flatiron offers both full-time programs (15 weeks) and flexible-pace programs (up to 60 weeks).
Both program options are available online. Flatiron also has Denver, CO + New York City campuses for in-person courses.
Flatiron offers graduates up to 180 days of one-on-one career coaching to help students succeed during their job search.
Flexible financing is available with a 12-month, no-interest installment plan. Chat with Admissions to see what works best for you financially; some students qualify for additional support, like cost of living loans.

How to apply:

Interested? Prospective students can chat with admissions virtually to see if Flatiron might be a good fit, then complete an online application followed by an admissions interview + assessment. Pro tip: Enrollment is open year-round, so you can apply anytime.

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Today, March 10

The Cold Stares | Friday, March 10 | 9 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $13 | Join the band for their “Voices” album release show.

Saturday, March 11

Latin Dance Class | Saturday, March 11 | 12-1 p.m. | MOVE Inclusive Dance, 7657 Hwy. 70 S., #101 | $15 | All experience levels are welcome at this Latin dance class exploring salsa, merengue, and Bachata.
Wine Tasting: Vermentino | Saturday, March 11 | 4-5 p.m. | Yolan, 403 4th Ave. S. | $75 | This tasting experience includes four wines paired with cheese.
Nashville SC vs. CF Montréal | Saturday, March 11 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $21 | Watch The Boys in Gold take the field for the third game of the regular season.

Sunday, March 12

Creative Zone: Hip Hats | Sunday, March 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Use hats on display throughout the museum as your inspiration for creating your own paper replica.
SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament | Sunday, March 12 | 12 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $80+ | Catch all the action as the conference’s top student-athletes battle it out for the tournament title at the championship game.

Monday, March 13

Soul Line Dancing | Monday, March 13 | 6:30-8:15 p.m. | Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy. Unit 2 | Free | Get moving at this all-levels line dancing class.

Tuesday, March 14

Public Tour of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory | Tuesday, March 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Dr., Brentwood | Free | Tour the observatory and its interior exhibits, including the Seyfert Telescope in the grand dome — registration required.
Pi Day in the Park | Tuesday, March 14 | 1-3 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Stop by the nature center for themed scavenger hunts and hands-on activities.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

55º | Mostly cloudy | 9% chance of rain

Civic

Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill that would cut Metro Council in half shortly after it reached his desk yesterday. The bill introduced in January reduces council seats from 40 to 20 members. The legislation comes ~five months before the city’s election. This story is developing — stay tuned. (WSMV)

Coming Soon

Get a slice of this. Slim and Husky’s Pizza Beeria will launch its fifth Middle Tennessee location (excluding the food truck) next week in the food court at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown — 300 20th Ave. N. The grand opening is on Wednesday, March 15 with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. 🍕

Biz

Let’s guac about Rusty Taco. The Dallas-founded chain is opening its first Tennessee location in Midtown at Kenect Nashville — 800 19th Ave. S. Las Vegas-based Nacho Daddy is also mentioned in the permit, though neither eatery has offered opening dates. (Nashville Post)

Sports

Nashville SC announced its Leagues Cup 2023 Group Stage schedule with a matchup against the Colorado Rapids (July 23) and Toluca (July 27) at GEODIS Park. Season ticket holders can purchase tickets for an additional charge and general public sales begin Thursday, March 30 at 10 a.m. ⚽

Award

T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne is set to receive the Visibility Award from the Human Rights Campaign’s Nashville chapter at the organization’s annual fundraising dinner. Tickets for the Saturday evening event are on sale now. (The Tennessean)

Featured

More Middle Tennessee businesses made this year’s Southern Living “The South’s Best” lists — W Hotel (Best Hotels), The Lovesless Cafe (Best Biscuits), and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge (Best Honky Tonk).

Arts

Merritt Mansion is set to open a free-to-the-public contemporary fine art gallery this spring at a to-be-announced opening date. The first activation includes work by Wedgewood-Houston’s Cëcret by cë gallery. 🖼️ (Nashville Business Journal)

Outdoors

An additional three miles have been added to the Central Valley Trailhead in Rutherford County. The equestrian trails also received updates as part of the Phase 2 completion of the North Murfreesboro Greenway Project. (WTVF)

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NEWS

Spring forward ⏱️

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It’s time to set the clock forward — Daylight saving begins at 2 a.m. local time this Sunday, March 12.

So far, only two states opt out of daylight saving time (or DST) — Arizona and Hawaii — but changes could be on the horizon for our local clocks as well. Many states have made moves towards “year-round daylight saving time” which would mean no longer changing the clocks twice a year (each spring and each fall) by permanently adjusting everyone’s time zone forward by one hour.

Want to learn more? You can read up on which states have introduced DST laws, bills, and resolutions, and see where permanent DST bills have failed. (Our state is on the list.)

So why are we still moving the clock? Well, federal law doesn’t yet allow permanent DST. So, even if the state approves, it’s up to Congress to set the clocks… so the DST debate is something we’ll have to sleep on.

For now, if you can’t remember which direction to set the clock, remember: Spring forward and fall back. Or, maybe we should make like the astronauts and tell time by the moon.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

Editor’s pick: In case you forgot, Noko is now open in East Nashville. Here’s video proof + our menu recommendations. 🍴

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