Gov. Bill Lee says his main focus during his second term will be improving infrastructure. But doing so costs money, and he says he doesn’t want to raise taxes or build toll roads. Lawmakers who oversee transportation haven’t ruled anything out.
A Tennessee lawmaker says toll roads are not off the table in discussion to ease congestion across the state
‘Not again’: Nashville vigil for Colorado Springs shooting is a painful reminder of threats facing LGBTQ community
At a local candlelight vigil Tuesday night, speakers mourned not just the victims of the Club Q shooting, but their sense of safety.
Nashvillians are rooting for the U.S. Men’s Team in World Cup clouded by controversy in Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has begun amid widespread controversy, with allegations of bribery, corruption and human rights abuses. But that didn’t stop Nashville fans from supporting the United States.
Metro will close Brookmeade encampment, allotting 5 weeks to find housing for residents
Metro is offering help to find housing, with a goal of moving everyone by Christmas. That timeline is faster than some advocates and outreach workers had originally anticipated.
On Caitlin Rose’s first album in 9 years, she’s wistful, wiser and having fun again
On CAZIMI, Caitlin Rose’s first new album in nine years, the songwriter has found new ways to add to her music’s depth and dimension.
‘It could wait.’ Police oversight board calls on Nashville to slow the rollout of license plate readers.
The board’s leader says it’s imperative that both it and the public are aware of the city’s policies surrounding license plate readers, before the program is launched.
Clarksville to get $3.2B investment for a plant that manufactures EV battery components
LG Chem of South Korea announced plans on Monday for a $3.2 billion plant in Clarksville, making a key part for electric vehicle batteries. The cathode manufacturing facility is supposed to create 850 jobs.
TennCare to begin dental coverage for all 1.7M of its members starting in January
TennCare officials say they’re on track to provide dental coverage to all members starting Jan. 1. The state’s Medicaid agency is one of the last in the country to cover dental work for adults.
Two experts offer conflicting assessments of the economic impact of the Titans’ proposed $2B stadium
Metro councilmembers want to better manage Nashville’s growth. So they’re heavily weighing whether the city needs a $2.1 billion enclosed Titans stadium, or if the city should just renovate Nissan Stadium.
Thanksgiving 2022 playlist: Hear this year’s favorite podcast episodes from Nashville Public Radio staffers
Grab your earbuds — or make sure your Bluetooth is connecting in your car — because our fifth annual Nashville Public Radio podcast recommendations have arrived just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday and travels.
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