Among the biggest cities in the U.S., Nashville stands apart because it lacks a dedicated tax to fund transit. Establishing one would likely mean a ballot referendum, put forth by the mayor and decided on by voters. Both mayoral finalists have said they plan to do this.
Nashville’s mayoral finalists both say they’ll pursue a transit referendum. Here’s what they envision.
Out, About: An unexpected way to battle this heat
Curling — yes, the one you take an odd fascination with every Winter Olympics before forgetting about its existence for four years — is right here in West Nashville.
Listen: Special session Day 4 updates from This Is Nashville
The special session did not conclude Thursday, as expected, and instead will resume on Monday. WPLN state politics reporter Blaise Gainey shares the latest developments from the state capitol.
Tennessee Attorney General asks Nashville judge to reconsider ruling that allows demonstrators to hold signs at special session
The Tennessee Attorney General is asking a Nashville judge to reconsider blocking a new statehouse rule. State Republicans in the House voted to ban demonstrators from holding signs inside the gallery at the start of this week’s special legislative session.
Covenant School parents criticize Tennessee Senate for adjourning early
Parents of the Covenant School are urging the Tennessee legislature to pass two bills. One would keep child autopsies private. “We can all fill in the blanks of what a high-capacity rifle can do to a small body,” says Mary Joyce. Her 9-year-old daughter lived through the Covenant School attack.
Demonstrators grow increasingly frustrated with lack of action on gun reform in Tennessee
With little legislative progress — and low hopes of the gun safety reforms that they want — demonstrators at the state capitol are getting frustrated.
Climate priorities of Nashville’s next mayor — with some context
In three weeks, the mayoral election may decide whether Nashville takes significant climate action.
Tennessee’s House Speaker wants Senate to take up more bills
Tennessee’s special session will extend into Monday. The choice was made by the Senate on Thursday morning — although Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, who leads that chamber, says they’ve passed what they want.
Becca Mancari fights for their existence with an expanded pop palette
For Left Hand, Becca Mancari produced the album themselves, creating their most expansive work yet.
Listen: Special session Day 3 updates from This Is Nashville
WPLN journalists Rose Gilbert, Char Datson and Tony Gonzalez share the latest from the Tennessee General Assembly’s special legislative session on public safety.
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