AI near the zoo, swarm drones and UFOs in nature

Nationally, sparkler injuries accounted for 1,700 ER visits in 2024. This year, without much debate, the state legislature passed a new law this year allowing convenience stores to sell sparklers year round. Today we spend some time talking about fireworks safety and alternatives to pyrotechnics—including swarm drones in Clarksville.And we’re prepping for tonight’s hike in Shelby Bottoms for World UFO Day. Is actual nightlife may be more interesting than the UFO encounters? Plus, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is attempting to use eminent domain to kill an AI data center planned near the Nashville Zoo. We get the latest details and delve into the politics that might be motivating this unprecedented move.Guests: Caroline Eggers, environmental reporter, WPLN Stephen Elliott, metro reporter, Nashville Banner Michael Hunter, Clarksville Parks and Recreation Hazel Miller, naturalist, Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Dr. Anne Wagner, director, Vanderbilt Burn Center