North Nashville’s Jefferson Street got a blitz of attention this week when urban planning experts came to town to help residents envision a revitalized future for the corridor. That task, though, is complicated by its past. The task is being taken up because of Jefferson Street’s selection as one of four “Every Place Counts” programs […]
To Restore Jefferson Street, Nashville Considers A ‘Land Bridge’ Over I-40
Nashville’s Humming Housing Market Spawns More Realtor-Less Sales, Though With Mixed Success
Listen The housing market in the Nashville area is approaching never-before-seen levels. And that has created a spike in sellers that are bypassing real estate agents. But some are questioning their decision to post a “for sale by owner” sign in the yard.
Court Decides Durham Sexual Harassment Investigation Report Can Be Released
Findings from an investigation into sexual harassment claims involving state Rep. Jeremy Durham can be made public as scheduled on Wednesday. The Franklin Republican had sued to keep the Attorney General’s report from being released. But Davidson County Chancellor Russell Perkins ruled Tuesday afternoon that Durham hasn’t shown there’s a compelling reason to interfere with […]
Tennessee Governor Says President Obama Is ‘Uniquely Qualified’ To Heal Nation After Dallas Shooting
Listen Gov. Bill Haslam hopes the memorial service for the five Dallas police officers killed in last week’s shooting can be an opportunity for healing. Haslam says that while he believes “all lives matter,” it’s time for the nation to confront its legacy of racial disparity in policing. The Republican governor adds that he’s rooting […]
Williamson County Home Sales Drop As Prices Soar
Listen Williamson County home sales may be a victim of their own success. In the month of June, closings dropped by nearly 13 percent — even as sales in the rest of the region kept climbing. Realtors says soaring prices are partly to blame.
Nashville’s Massive Old Slaughterhouse Envisioned As Riverfront Destination
Listen The brick building on the edge of the Cumberland River has been described as a dilapidated castle. And to some, it looks haunted. But the old Neuhoff slaughterhouse is getting a fresh round of attention this summer for possible redevelopment.
Nashville Sheriff Cuts Inmate Phone Call Charges To Among Lowest In The Nation
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is slashing charges for all inmate phone calls by more than 60 percent — which could have a significant impact on reducing recidivism rates.
Vanderbilt Leaders Balk At One Professor’s Attack On Black Lives Matter
Listen Vanderbilt University is — again — having to defend the comments of one of its most outspoken professors. This time, Carol Swain came out against the Black Lives Matter movement on CNN.
Nashville Republican Attacked By Primary Challenger As Being Too Welcoming To Refugees
A Nashville candidate for the state Senate is accusing his Republican opponent of rolling out the welcome mat for ISIS. Ron McDow says in a mailer that reached voters over the weekend that state Sen. Steve Dickerson, R-Nashville, favors letting “potentially dangerous” Syrian refugees move into Tennessee. The mailer is referring to a resolution that […]
Neighbors: The Fence Jumper (Season 3, Episode 6)
Most people might think it’s not worth the trouble to intervene in someone else’s life. But in this episode of Neighbors, we get to know a woman who sees that obstacle—and will do everything she can to jump over it.
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