Listen Fourteen Republicans have already declared they’re running for president. Ohio Gov. John Kasich might soon join them. The Buckeye State’s top Republican courted support in Middle Tennessee Thursday, as he tests the waters for a potential run for the White House next year.
Weighing Presidential Run, Ohio Gov. John Kasich Becomes Latest To Court Tennessee
Nashville Library Reaches Milestone: 5 Million Checkouts
Listen The Nashville library system has hit a major mark: 5 million items checked out. “Nashville’s librarians are doing little book jigs today,” said library spokeswoman Andrea Fanta.
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s Next Gig: Belmont Professor
Listen Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is joining the faculty of Belmont University, as a professor of history and politics. The school announced Wednesday morning that the outgoing mayor will become a “visiting professor” after he leaves office this fall.
Nashville Home Prices Hit Another Record
The median home price in the Nashville area is at its highest level ever. June was the fourth month in a row that the region hit a record median price — this time, it was $240,000, according to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors.
After Same-Sex Ruling, Tennessee Official Asks Congress To ‘Protect Religious Freedoms’
Listen Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery is warning that the Internal Revenue Service could try to strip the tax-exempt status of religious organizations that oppose same-sex marriage.
In Mayor’s Race, Nashville Immigrants Voice Unique Needs, Familiar Concerns
Listen More than 200 immigrants have registered to vote in Nashville in the past few weeks, according to the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. The group has also hosted a mayoral forum and surveyed foreign-born Nashvillians about what they want in the next mayor.
Meet Nathan: He Wants to Buy Your East Nashville House
These days in Nashville’s most sought-after neighborhoods, nearly every offer is accompanied by a personal letter from a potential buyer about why the homeowner should choose to sell. Realtor Zelda Sheldon has left a thousand letters on East Nashville doorsteps describing her client, house-hunter Nathan — a young doctor wanting to adopt a rescue dog. […]
Tennessee’s Lethal Injection Procedure Is On Trial This Week
Listen In the courtroom of Davidson County chancellor Claudia Bonnyman, attorneys for death row inmates and representing the state plan to present doctors and pharmacists who share their views on the effectiveness of a drug called pentobarbital.
To Woo Pollworkers, Nashville Must Overcome A Myth
Listen Finding people to work at polling places on Election Day isn’t easy. But Davidson County has seen a huge surge in interest, in part, by changing how they talk about the job.
Mapping Nashville Roads 20 Feet At A Time: Laser-Equipped Van Is Out Tracking Potholes, Cracks
A white Metro Works van is traveling 1,445 miles in Davidson County in the next few weeks looking for “pavement distress.” The “road profiler,” decked out with lights, metal tubes and a sign saying “Danger: Lasers,” will gather images of potholes and cracks. Public Works spokesperson Jenna Smith says it’s collecting data for future road maintenance. […]
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