Listen No one paid much attention to the 400-foot-deep pit at the edge of the Nashville International Airport complex. Not until the 2010 flood, says Christine Vitt, the airport’s head of strategic planning and sustainability. That’s when the abandoned limestone quarry overflowed for the first time ever. “And we had the energy consultant there, who said, […]
A Water-Filled Rock Quarry Could Become Nashville Airport’s New Air Conditioner
Nashville’s Next Mayor Probably Won’t Cut Your Taxes
Listen If history is any guide, Nashville’s next mayor will raise taxes, though no candidate wants to admit that. So WPLN asked about cutting taxes, and that doesn’t sound likely.
Tennessee Appeals Court OK’s Plan For 17-Story Green Hills Tower
Listen The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld a plan to build a 17-story tower in the heart of Green Hills, clearing the way for $100 million, mixed-use project. The court rejected a challenge filed by neighbors of the project at the corner of Richard Jones Road and Hillsboro Pike. Opponents say it will add to congestion […]
A Nashville Fine Arts Gallery The Size Of A Single Brick: Find It Via Scavenger Hunt
In the space left by a missing brick in a West Nashville wall, there’s a tiny art gallery — complete with its own lighting and very small sculptures and…
Tennessee Teachers Get First Glimpse Of TCAP’s Replacement
Tennessee’s top education official sent a message to teachers Tuesday: thanks for another year of hard work, have a great summer break, and here’s some summer reading for you.
With $25M Proposed For Next Year, Nashville Could Take A Stride Toward Sidewalk Goal
Listen If the mayor’s proposed budget passes this year, Nashville will be dedicating $25 million to sidewalks — which is more funding than any other year in the past decade and a half. But some residents say it’s still just a baby step toward making the city pedestrian-friendly.
Radio Station WSIX Charged $1M For Misusing Emergency Alert Tone
A syndicated radio show based in Nashville has agreed to pay a $1 million fine. The station aired an unauthorized Emergency Alert System test. The fine is part of a crackdown by the Federal Communications Commission.
Tennessee Cancer Charity Spent Millions On Vacations And Other Perks, Federal Suit Claims
Listen A federal lawsuit is taking aim at a group of Tennessee charities that officials say siphoned off money meant for cancer patients and their families.
Should Nashville Pay For Every Child To Attend Pre-K? Mayoral Candidates’ Enthusiasm Varies
Listen No matter who wins the Nashville mayor’s race, the city’s next leader thinks pre-K is an important investment: All of the candidates say it starts off children’s education on the right track. But they disagree on how much of the cost of early education should be subsidized by Metro government. When asked whether the […]
Bill Freeman Thinks Being Nashville’s Landlord Will Prepare Him To Be Its Mayor
Listen If you live in an apartment in the Nashville area, Bill Freeman may be your landlord. And now he’d like to be your mayor, saying his experience in property management has prepared him for the job.
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