Listen Opposition continues to mount against a plan to relocate Nashville’s jail. Three state lawmakers who represent the city wrote a letter Monday against the idea.
Three State Lawmakers Join Opposition To Moving Nashville’s Jail
Methodists’ Governing Body To Vote On More Accepting Gay Marriage Stance
Listen United Methodist ministers are one step closer to freely performing gay weddings. A denomination-sponsored panel known as the Connectional Table approved the change in worldwide church rules at a meeting in Nashville held last month. The proposal also would allow for openly gay ministers. The 26-10 vote that sends the policy change to the […]
Nashville Land Giveaway Comes With A Catch — Builders Must Keep It Affordable
Listen South Inglewood is sizzling with reconstruction. When Kate Wolf and her husband, a musician, moved from Colorado to Nashville three years ago, they settled here — close to hipper parts of East Nashville but still fairly cheap.
Mayor Dean Says Election Commission Has Enough Money For Early Voting
Mayor Karl Dean is urging the Davidson County Election Commission to back off its plan to cut the number of early-voting sites. Dean, a Democrat, says the commission has more than enough money to hold early voting throughout the city. Commissioners voted earlier this week to close all but one early-voting location during upcoming city elections, […]
Nashville Sounds’ Unorthodox Switch-Pitcher Finally Gets Called Up By The Big Leagues
The Nashville Sounds’ pitcher who prompted a rule change when he broke into professional baseball has finally made it to the major leagues.
Nashville Scooter Rally Aims To Bring Unity, End Snobbery Within Motorbike Ranks
Listen Nashville’s scooter enthusiasts are gathering in the city this weekend and welcoming riders from several neighboring states. And while the rally isn’t the largest in the nation, organizers say they bring a special Nashville spirit to the event — one that welcomes all kinds of scooters.
Is It Time To Start Talking About Replacing Nashville’s Sports Stadiums?
Listen Does the next mayor need to get the ball rolling on new pro sports facilities in Nashville? That’s what candidates were asked at the latest forum hosted by the city’s hospitality industry on Thursday.
Loretta Lynn And Jack White Reunite To Receive Walk Of Fame Stars
Country music icon Loretta Lynn and alternative rocker Jack White received stars on the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday.
Mayor Dean Not Surprised By Pushback To Jail Relocation Proposal, But Stands Firm
With a vote over relocating Nashville’s jail and police headquarters just days away, Mayor Karl Dean is making a final push for the plans. He acknowledges, though, that next Tuesday’s vote may come down to the wire. “You don’t stop working on it or counting votes until the very last minute, so we’ll see,” Dean […]
Tennessee’s ‘Quick Score’ Troubles Reveal Downside Of Mass Testing: It’s Complicated
Listen Tennessee education officials have spent the week on an apology tour across the state. They say they should have been more upfront about a tweak to this year’s grading method for standardized tests. The hubbub over so-called “quick scores” reveals how complicated standardized testing can get.
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