Listen Opponents of a plan to build a natural gas compressor in Joelton are taking their fight to the state legislature. Two Nashville lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban compressors within a mile of a park.
Foes Of Joelton Natural Gas Compressor Take Fight To The State Legislature
Haslam’s 2016 State Of The State In Photos
Photographer Stephen Jerkins documented Gov. Bill Haslam’s annual state of the state address in these 13 photos. As for the substance of the speech, WPLN’s Chas Sisk reports Haslam credited his business savvy for bringing Tennessee government a surplus. Read all about it here, or listen to the complete speech below. Listen
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
Davidson Election Commission Triggers Citywide Credit Card Audit, Resignation
A citywide audit of credit cards used by Metro employees is underway after the resignation of Davidson County Election Commission Chairman Ron Buchanan.
Nashville To Settle Police Shooting Lawsuit For $200,000
Metro Nashville plans to settle a lawsuit against city police by paying $200,000 to a man shot by a detective in October 2013.
Haslam Credits His Business Savvy For Bringing Tennessee Government A Surplus
Listen A sometimes emotional Gov. Bill Haslam used his annual speech to the General Assembly and the state of Tennessee to take a victory lap of sorts Monday night. All those controversial ideas, like merit pay and closing government buildings? He says they’re finally paying off.
Stephen Fincher, Self-Described ‘Farmer From Frog Jump,’ Calls It Quits After 3 Terms In Congress
Listen The farmer from Frog Jump who pledged to “plow congress” is ready to come home after six years in office. Republican Stephen Fincher has announced in a statement he won’t run for re-election, saying he “never intended to become a career politician” and he was “humbled by the opportunity.”
Nashville’s Superintendent Search Committee Recommends Upping Pay, Benefits
A special search committee appointed by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry has finished its work, but the 17 members have not recommended a slate of particular superintendent candidates. Instead, the panel has made 10 suggestions, including that Metro Schools should offer its next director more money.
Urban Chicken Fad Wanes In Nashville, Leaving The Diehards To Roost
Listen Nashville’s urban chicken fad may have run its course. Four years after backyard hens were first allowed, the number of permits is on the decline. Some say that it’s mostly dedicated chicken owners now left to tend their flocks.
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