Listen $5.2 billion dollars — that’s how much the Mayor’s new transit proposal will cost. It includes light rail, bus rapid transit and an underground tunnel beneath Nashville’s already-congested downtown. Funding the most expensive project in Metro history is going take some fancy footwork.
Nashville’s New Transit Plan Comes With A Hefty Price Tag
How Nashville’s Soccer Stadium Deal Could Result In 10 Acres For Private Developers
Metro Council members spent 90 minutes Monday questioning a deal to finance a pro-soccer stadium on the state fairgrounds. A key sticking point remains 10 acres set aside for the prospective team owners to do with as they please.
Metro Nashville To Settle Excessive Force Lawsuit That Resulted In An Officer Resigning
Listen A nearly one million dollar injury lawsuit against the city and a former police officer could be settled for just $10,000 if approved by the Metro Council this evening.
’60 Minutes’ Points To Blackburn’s Role In Loosening Regulations On Opioid Distributors
Listen Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s office is responding, after being named in an investigation by The Washington Post and 60 Minutes for her role in legislation that “aided” in the explosion of the opioid epidemic. A spokesman suggests the measure may have produced “unintended consequences” that Congress could revisit.
Nashville Transit Boosters Sell Plans As Answer To Gridlock, But Is It?
Listen Nashville transit boosters are pitching plans to fund the city’s first light rail project as a way to improve traffic. But planning officials acknowledge transit is unlikely to relieve much congestion on the roads.
UT’s New Chancellor Calls For Fighting Injustice, Fostering ‘Intellectual Debate’
The new chancellor of the University of Tennessee Knoxville laid out a lofty vision for the campus at a ceremony celebrating her new role late Friday.
Tennessee Planned For President Trump To Cut Obamacare Payments To Insurers
Listen Tennesseans on Obamacare insurance should not see any immediate change from President Trump’s announcement to end some subsidies, according to the state’s top insurance officials. This possibility had already driven insurers to hike their rates for plans on the Obamacare exchange.
After Las Vegas And Antioch, Middle Tennessee Police Ramp Up Classes In How To Respond To Shooters
Listen Midday at the senior center in Dickson, and Police Sergeant David Cole is giving his audience a pep talk. He admits that seemingly random killings have injected an element of fear into public life. One that could lead people to conclude that they’re defenseless any time they gather together. “And some people would say, […]
A New Film Festival In Franklin Uses Harvey Weinstein Case To Teach Women Their Options
Listen A new film festival kicking off Friday in Franklin made a last-minute change. Organizers added a formal discussion about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, against whom allegations of predatory behavior continue to grow. They’ll also discuss the resources women have if it happens to them.
Nashville Mayor Pushes Council Members To Nail Down Soccer Stadium Funding Plans
Listen Now it’s time for the Metro Council to weigh in on funding plans for a soccer stadium in Nashville. The Sports Authority signed off Thursday without much pushback. The council is being asked to approve a total of $275 million in borrowing.
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