Listen Both sides in the debate over Nashville’s proposed mass transit plan say the referendum scheduled for May 1 should go forward, despite Mayor Megan Barry’s surprise announcement Tuesday that she’s stepping down after pleading guilty to felony theft in connection with her extramarital affair.
Will Transit Vote Go Forward With Nashville Mayor’s Resignation? Both Sides Say It Should
Even Political Foes Mourn The Forced Resignation Of Nashville’s Mayor
Listen Few are openly celebrating the demise of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, who stepped down as part of a plea deal on Tuesday morning. She also pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge related to her two-year affair with the head of her security team.
New Mayor of Nashville Has Roots Going Back To Its Beginning
Listen David Briley will be the new Mayor of Nashville. While it’s a name that may be unfamiliar to some, Briley has been active in city politics for two decades and has family ties to the founding of Metro Government itself.
In Three Years, Mayor Barry Could Have A Clean Record Again
As part of Mayor Megan Barry’s plea deal, she will have to serve three years of unsupervised probation. And once that’s over? The Mayor may end up with a clean record.
Mayor Megan Barry Resigns After Pleading Guilty To Felony Theft
This post was last updated at 11:50 p.m. Mayor Megan Barry announced her resignation at around 10 a.m. this morning, after pleading guilty to theft of property over $10,000 in court today.
Tennessee Considers Team To Study Suicides, One Case At A Time
Listen Suicides have been surging in Tennessee, and state health officials don’t know why — in part — because they haven’t been studying them closely. The legislature is considering a proposal to review each suicide, case by case.
undefinedMetro’s “Jail Fees” May Be Ending For Defendants Who Can’t Afford To Bond Out Before Trialundefined
undefined Listen Getting arrested anywhere is expensive. Defendants often have to deal with court costs, legal fees, restitution and fines. In Nashville, it can be even costlier. But that could change today, after Metro Council members vote to do away with the city’s “jail fee” for misdemeanor arrests — the $44 billed to defendants for […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Try To Eliminate Vehicle Emissions Tests
Listen State lawmakers are considering a proposal that might mean the end of vehicle emissions testing in Tennessee. Critics say the tests today are an unnecessary hassle and expense for car owners. But stopping them is not going to be simple.
Tennessee’s Next Governor: Should TennCare Beneficiaries Be Required To Work?
Listen The push to require Medicaid recipients to get jobs has at least some support from everyone running to be Tennessee governor — even the Democrats.
undefinedConcern About School Shootings Spill Into Tennessee’s Student Crisis Hotlineundefined
undefined Listen Since the fatal Parkland, Fla., school shooting, Tennessee has been hearing more school violence threats through the state’s hotline for youth experiencing a mental health crisis. In the past two weeks, one nonprofit has dispatched its counselors to meet face-to-face with more than 40 young people regarding threats. undefined
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