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. […]
Meet A Confederate-Flag-Waving Obamacare Fan Waiting For A Photo With The President
There’s perhaps no better spokesman for the complexities of the South than Scott Hudson of Flintville, Tennessee. He drove the 90 minutes up from Lincoln County to Nashville in order to greet President Obama.
Business Leaders Take Aim At Ballot Measure Requiring Local Hires On Construction Projects
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled Ralph Schulz’s name. Nashville business leaders have ramped up their resistance to a measure that would require construction companies to hire more local workers for city-funded projects. They’re urging voters to reject the amendment on August’s ballot, saying it will hurt local business and taxpayers. Listen
Behind The Scenes Of The Country’s ‘Biggest’ Fireworks Show
Ten truckloads of fireworks arrived in Tennessee over the weekend as Nashville gears up for what’s being billed as the nation’s largest 4th of July fireworks show. Listen
Are Nashville’s Mayoral Candidates Getting Forum Fatigue?
Listen Forum fatigue may be setting in for Nashville’s candidates for mayor. Last week there were five such events, and even two in one day. By now, candidates for mayor are familiar with the setup: they line up seated at a table, elbow-to-elbow, taking turns answering questions from groups ranging from neighborhood chambers of commerce […]
After Mistrial, Vanderbilt Rape Case Defendants Released On Bond
Two former Vanderbilt football players who were convicted of rape in January have been released from jail. They were set free on bond following the mistrial that was granted Tuesday because a juror failed to disclose that he had been a victim of statutory rape.
Judge Grants Mistrial In Case Against Former Vanderbilt Football Players
A mistrial has been granted Tuesday afternoon in the case against two former Vanderbilt football players who were convicted of rape. The judge’s ruling means prosecutors could have to re-try defendants Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey before an entirely new jury.
New Tennessee Law Makes It Easier To Prosecute Strangling
Starting July 1st, domestic violence victims will no longer need to show visible marks to prove a strangulation assault. Tennessee has gone further than most states to remove barriers in prosecuting strangulation. Listen Just a few years ago, strangling wasn’t even a felony in Tennessee if the victim survived. But many states have recently started […]
The 14 New Historical Landmarks Nashville’s Mayor Is Asking For
Listen It’s become a tradition for outgoing mayors to preserve some of Nashville’s historic landmarks: Bill Purcell did it, Phil Bredesen did it, and now, Mayor Karl Dean. On Wednesday afternoon, Dean’s plan for 14 new landmarks goes to a public hearing.
The 14 New Historical Landmarks Nashville’s Mayor Is Asking For
Listen It’s become a tradition for outgoing mayors to preserve some of Nashville’s historic landmarks: Bill Purcell did it, Phil Bredesen did it, and now, Mayor Karl Dean. On Wednesday afternoon, Dean’s plan for 14 new landmarks goes to a public hearing.
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