This Memorial Day marks 30 years since George Paine led the construction of the Vietnam War memorial in downtown Nashville. It includes a statue, time capsule and black granite wall — similar to the national memorial — listing the names of 1,300 Tennessee soldiers killed in Southeast Asia.
Messy Yard? Tall Grass? A Proposed Nashville Law Could Send You To Code-Violator School
Some Metro Council members think Nashville needs a new way to pressure people who won’t comply with city codes. A proposal up for its first vote tonight calls for the city to establish a “codes offender school” for repeat violators of property standards. Co-sponsor Fabian Bedne says it could help some stubborn offenders understand how their violations […]
Big Week For Antioch: 600-Acre Park Proposal Follows Thursday’s Jobs Announcement
The fastest-growing part of Nashville is in line to get a major park. The Southeast corner of Davidson County was identified years ago as the only remaining area without significant open space owned by the city. This morning, Mayor Karl Dean announced the preservation of 600 acres near Cane Ridge High School. The property includes […]
Why More Military Helicopters Are Flying Around The Nashville Airport
Black Hawk military helicopters are becoming a more common sight flying around Nashville International Airport. That’s a result of a recent cost-cutting move by the Tennessee National Guard. Commander Max Haston said the World War II-era hangars in Smyrna needed to be replaced, and Berry Field by the Nashville airport had new facilities but nothing to […]
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