Nashville will phase future councilmembers off a sizeable lifetime health care benefit.
Nashville Housing Court Resolves Fewer Evictions Than Hoped But Still Makes Impact
A new Nashville housing court had an ambitious goal to resolve more than 1,800 evictions cases before the national moratorium ends in June. It’s far short of its goal and has resolved a little over 100 eviction cases — but this still makes a difference.
Several Of Nashville’s Tornado Sirens Failed To Warn Residents During Damaging Storms
Last summer, Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management upgraded the county’s tornado warning system. But they failed to warn residents on Thursday that a storm was near.
Nashville Lawyer Makes Second Attempt To Restrain Local Government
A Nashville lawyer is making a second attempt to weaken the local government’s power. Jim Roberts submitted over 14,000 petition signatures to the Metro Clerk’s Office on Thursday. The courts may have to step in to determine how many signatures are needed to qualify the petition.
After Decades Of Growth, Nashville Solid Waste Board Denies Landfill Expansion in Bordeaux
Davidson County’s Solid Waste Board won’t let a construction and demolition landfill expand in Bordeaux. Residents of the historically Black Bordeaux area raised concerns about their health, home resale value and quality of life.
A Fight Over Diverse Representation In Nashville Has Left No One Satisfied
The mayor, vice mayor and Metro councilmembers all agree that the city’s boards and commissions need to be more diverse. But city leaders can’t agree on what that means for the city’s vacant fair board seat.
4 Takeaways From A Study Of Race And Gender Disparities Within Metro Government
The Metro Human Relations Commission studied various reports to assess how well Metro employees represent the city based on race, ethnicity and gender. The report finds small improvements since 2015, but progress wasn’t substantial.
Nashville Will Work To Prevent Abrupt Displacement Of Seniors At Last City-Owned Living Facility
The Metro Council wants to make sure elderly residents at Knowles Assisted Living aren’t abruptly displaced. The council has passed new legislation, after members failed to prevent the closure of the nearby Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility last December.
During A Day Of Remembrance, Officials Recall March Tornado From Nashville To Putnam County
Many in Middle Tennessee are struggling today while marking the one-year anniversary of the region’s deadly tornadoes.
Nashville Housing Court Completes Test Run With 5 Eviction Filings Dismissed
Nashville officials and nonprofits will have the next month to mediate more than 1,800 eviction cases before the federal moratorium expires. But some housing advocates see hurdles in reaching that goal.
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