Listen Nashville saw a rise in homicides across the city this year — but some neighborhoods were worse than others. In and around the James Cayce Homes in East Nashville, there were seven murders, the most in 26 years.
A Nashville Neighborhood’s Spike In Violence Proves Hard To Calm
Music Critics Answer The Question: What Did Nashville Sound Like in 2017?
Listen It’s the end of the year and time for critics’ picks, best of lists and top 10s — but we’re going to take a slightly different approach and ask a question: What did Nashville sound like in 2017?
Congressman Black Leaving Post As House Budget Chair
Gallatin Congressman Diane Black announced Wednesday morning she’s stepping down as the chairman of the House budget committee.
The Big, Bold Year Ahead For Nashville’s Public Housing
Listen 2018 is going to be a big year for public housing. Nashville will be renovating, or planning renovations, for four public housing developments — The James Cayce homes in East Nashville, the Edgehill Homes in South Nashville and the JC Napier and Sudekum apartments, just south of downtown. All together they’re home to about […]
After Fighting For His Life In Vanderbilt’s ICU, Fort Campbell Pilot Returns To Say Thanks
About a year ago, Fort Campbell helicopter pilot Steve Shroeder was hovering around West End in his Black Hawk, practicing approaches to Vanderbilt…
Nashville General Offers Short-Term Contract Extension To CEO As Restructuring Looms
Nashville’s Hospital Authority has approved a six-month contract extension for its CEO, though several board members wanted a longer-term agreement as a sign of stability. After more than a century in business, General Hospital is undergoing a major restructuring initiated by Mayor Megan Barry, who wants to close down inpatient care at the safety-net facility. […]
The Dirt On Armadillos, Middle Tennessee’s Newest Animal Neighbors
Listen Tim White works for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. That puts him on the front line of any change in the state’s fauna, including the arrival of armadillos.
CEO Of Nashville General Hospital Awaits Word On His Fate Amid Restructuring
Listen The CEO of Nashville General Hospital has been sidelined as city leaders contemplate downsizing operations to save money. And Thursday afternoon, the Hospital Authority plans to finalize a long-overdue performance review with just two weeks left on Joseph Webb’s contract.
In Nashville’s Soccer Victory, Out-of-Towners Gush About ‘A City On The Rise’
Listen In announcing the Major League Soccer franchise on Wednesday, there was a moment when Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and Gov. Bill Haslam insisted on posing for photos and answering questions together. It was a somewhat unusual arrangement, yet there was no denying that their broad collaboration factored into the MLS decision.
Yes, Nashville Will Be Home To A Major League Soccer Team
It’s official: Major League Soccer is bringing a top-level team to Nashville. Calling it a “city on the rise,” MLS commissioner Don Garber made the announcement at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Wednesday afternoon.
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