Listen The laws that let police seize cash and other property from suspected drug dealers are coming under fire from Tennessee legislators. Some want to make it harder for police to seize people’s property without a trial.
Tennessee Lawmakers Take Aim At Police Seizures Of Cash, Cars And More From Suspects
Old Hickory Quarry In Trouble With State Regulators For Starting Construction Early
Listen A company that wants to open a quarry in Old Hickory is facing questions from state officials.
Metro’s Not Happy About Parks Being Used As Parking Lots
It can be hard finding a place to park your car at many of Nashville’s parks these days, even when the playgrounds and walking trails seem to be empty.
Nashville Developers and Realtors Now Get Say In Policy They Opposed
Listen As Nashville leaders decide on specific affordable housing rules, they’re inviting some of their toughest critics to be involved as part of a diverse 50-member team.
Why Many Nashville Newcomers Move Without Jobs Lined Up
Census numbers confirm what anybody can see: People are flocking to Nashville. What the figures do not show, however, is many are moving to town without a job lined up in advance. Lindsay Gallagher has lived in Nashville for two years. Since arriving, she’s been a tanning salon attendant, waitress, babysitter, dog-walker, and a nanny. […]
Nashville Arts Benefactor Martha Ingram’s Newest Major Project Is In Charleston
The woman who was a driving force behind building Nashville’s symphony hall will celebrate the opening of another grand music venue in her hometown this weekend.
Metro Schools Offers Bonus To Keep Bus Drivers, Promises Pay Raise
Nashville Metro Schools is offering a bonus to keep more bus drivers from leaving to stop what the district calls “unusually high attrition.” Drivers have been lured away by higher hourly pay and signing bonuses in the thousands of dollars at trucking companies and private bus lines. District officials acknowledge they have not remained competitive with […]
Movers & Thinkers #4: Negotiators
For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. This month on the docket, three people who are leaders in the art of negotiation: Samar Ali, who aids international diplomacy efforts in Syria; John Strohm, who represents musicians in business […]
Movers & Thinkers #4: Negotiators
For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. Featuring international diplomacy consultant Samar Ali, music attorney John Strohm and church conflict management expert Steve Joiner. Hear previous episodes of Movers & Thinkers on our website, Apple Podcasts or […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Weigh Letting Guns On Campuses After Oregon Shooting
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are thinking about making it easier to bring guns onto college campuses. The topic came up during a hearing called after the recent shooting at an Oregon community college.
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