Listen The friendly atmosphere of Nashville’s mayoral forums turned into a political boxing ring Sunday night, now that the race is narrowed to two. Megan Barry and David Fox squared off at a Northwest Nashville church in the runoff’s first debate.
Fox, Barry Come Out Slugging In Nashville Mayoral Runoff’s First Debate
Left-Leaning Interest Group Asks Nashville DA To Investigate Fox Campaign
Listen A left-leaning interest group wants Nashville’s District Attorney to find out how much mayoral candidate David Fox has been talking to his brother. The question is whether the two coordinated in violation of rules governing outside spending by Super PACs.
Finally Someone Mapped Out All The Major Construction Projects Underway In Nashville
Listen Nashville’s commercial real estate market is moving at such a clip that it may require a map to understand the cumulative impact.
Democrats Try To Resuscitate Guns-In-Parks Debate With Roundtable At Tennessee Capitol
Some Democrats are saying the debate over guns in parks is far from over. At a roundtable discussion Thursday at the Tennessee Capitol, the new law was held up as an example of hastily passed legislation. Senate Minority Leader Lee Harris, D-Memphis, put together the event. He says lawmakers listened only to gun rights supporters […]
Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey Says Bonuses Alone Won’t Fix Tennessee Prison Guard Shortage
Listen Tennessee plans to start offering signing bonuses to new prison guards, but the top Republican in the state Senate says that might not be enough to solve the state’s staffing problems. The state Department of Correction announced Thursday that it will start awarding new correctional officers and nurses $600 when they start. The offer […]
Haslam Says He’s Not Hearing Any Great New Ideas About Paying For Tennessee Roads
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam expressed frustration Thursday that lawmakers aren’t willing to think about raising the state’s gas tax to pay for roads. He says he’s not hearing many alternatives.
Megan Barry Picks Up Endorsement From A Former Nashville Mayor (And Governor)
Listen Former Gov. Phil Bredesen announced his support Thursday for Megan Barry to be the next mayor of Nashville, characterizing her as a non-ideological bridge-builder who — at times — voted against her personal views while on the Metro Council.
Transit Leaders Hear Nashville’s Complaints — Then Ask For Constructive Ideas
Listen Nashville transportation leaders got what they asked for this week: passionate public opinions — and plenty of complaints — about the current mass transit options.
How Megan Barry And David Fox Differ: Nashville’s Local Hire Rule
Listen The remaining two candidates vying to be Nashville’s mayor came down on opposing sides of the city’s newly-approved local hiring rule. WPLN asked their opinions during the general election, and the issue may reveal their level of allegiance to the business community.
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