Most small businesses owned by people of color have lost more than half of their revenue during the pandemic.
Analysis: Young And Black Davidson County Residents Disproportionately Need Unemployment Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing many Davidson county residents to rely on unemployment benefits to get by. A WPLN News analysis shows young and Black workers disproportionately need financial assistance.
Nashville Voters May Decide Metro’s Taxation Authority, Prompting A Warning From Tennessee’s Comptroller
Nashville voters could end up seeing two Metro Charter amendments on a special ballot in December, with major implications for the power of the city council.
A Proposal To Rename A Street For John Lewis Is Facing Pushback In Germantown
A Nashville neighborhood is debating the practicality of a street name change that would honor a Civil Rights icon. After hearing from residents, councilmembers on Tuesday shortened the boundaries of where the name change would occur.
‘This Would Cripple Our City’: Nashville Leaders Voice Opposition To Referendum
Nashville public officials and business leaders are condemning a plan to roll back the 34% property tax increase that councilmembers passed in June. The Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act wants to limit the city’s ability to give public land to private entities and slow property tax increases.
Hispanic Nashvillians Are Receiving A Small Fraction Of The City’s COVID Assistance Money
So far, Hispanic Nashvillians have received 2% of the city’s pandemic assistance money that’s designated for rent, mortgage and utility assistance.
Nashville Voters A Step Closer To A December Referendum Election
Nashville residents are one step closer to seeing a special election in December that could alter the city charter.
Davidson County Extends Moratorium On Some Residential Evictions
Many evictions are once again suspended in Davidson county. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a national moratorium to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, the courts in Davidson county issued new guidance that protects people who can’t pay rent.
Nashville May Authorize More Departments To Enforce Public Health Orders
Nashville could soon expand which city employees have the power to issue citations during public health emergencies.
New Proposal Would Rename Nashville’s Fifth Avenue After Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Some Nashville community leaders and councilmembers want to rename a street in honor of John Lewis.
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