Just over 43,000 people attended last weekend’s soccer game in Nashville, beating the goal the city set for itself ahead of a crucial visit in its bid to host the World Cup. Officials from FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, are scheduled to come to Nashville next week as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Nashville Increases Its Goal For Housing People Experiencing Consistent Homelessness
Between October 2020 and July 2021, the city was able to use federal CARES Act money to permanently house 400 people consistently sleeping where humans aren’t meant to — shelters, outside and cars. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines this as literally homeless.
Tennessee Hospitals Say They Need More Money To Compete With Neighboring States For Nurses
Tennessee has reopened a fund to help hospitals fly in temporary nurses as they’re short on staff. But hospitals are finding that there’s not much money left, even though the shortage is more critical than when they needed staffing help during the winter surge.
25 North Nashville Families Will Receive $1,000 Monthly Payments So Researchers Can Study The Impact
The group Moving Nashville Forward has raised money for the city’s first guaranteed income pilot study. They plan to give 25 North Nashville families a $1,000 monthly payment for 10 months, and researchers will study the impact.
Nashville Music Venues Say Latest Relief Money May Only Buy Them A Few Months
Nashville’s music venues are still suffering monetary losses because of the pandemic. But now some of them are eligible to get an extra boost from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
11 Bridges Damaged In Flood, Some Need Total Replacement
Three bridges in Humphreys County and one in Hickman were damaged beyond repair by flooding there this month. Replacing them will begin this fall and could take up to 12 months.
West Tennessee Family Asks Judge To Rescind Gov. Lee’s Mask Opt-Out Order
A Shelby County family is asking a federal judge to rescind Gov. Bill Lee’s executive order on masking in schools. The order lets parents opt out of masking, with no need to give a reason. The outcome may have national ramifications.
As Displacement Looms At Multiple Nashville Encampments, Metro Tries A New Sheltering System
Many Tennesseans go outside to find sanctuary and recreation — and some make the outdoors their homes, often trespassing to live at campsites. But now, more than usual, several encampments across Nashville are being slated for closure.
Vote To Remove Rebel Flag From Williamson County Seal Delayed For Sons Of Confederate Veterans
Williamson County will have to wait until February 2022 at the earliest to get approval to remove the Confederate flag from its seal.
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