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Cynthia Abrams

State will not defend law that criminalizes public officials casting votes for sanctuary city policies

By Cynthia Abrams

September 8, 2025

Following a legal challenge from the ACLU, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti agrees a law penalizing elected officials is a constitutional violation.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 114th Tennessee General Assembly, ACLU, Attorney General, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, Immigration, Jonathan Skrmetti, sanctuary cities, Stella Yarbrough, Tennessee Attorney General, William Lamberth

Amidst a backdrop of protesters, Rep. Andy Ogles defends ‘One Big Beautiful’ bill at Spring Hill event

By Cynthia Abrams

September 7, 2025

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U.S. Representative Republican Andy Ogles made a rare public appearance this weekend in Spring Hill.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 5th Congressional District, Americans for Prosperity, Andy Ogles, Chaz Molder, Maury County, Medicaid, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Spring Hill

From Oklahoma to outer space: author Eliana Ramage on history, heritage and her debut novel

By Cynthia Abrams

September 2, 2025

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Author Eliana Ramage was born and raised in Nashville. Her new release, “To the Moon and Back,” tells the fictional story of one young woman’s quest to become the first Cherokee astronaut.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: astronomy, Author Interview, books, Cherokee Nation, Eliana Ramage, Nashville authors, Parnassus, Parnassus Books, Trail of Tears, writing

One South Nashville neighborhood’s fight against development mirrors citywide debate

By Cynthia AbramsandStephen Elliott, Nashville Banner

August 28, 2025

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Intense debates about housing density are playing out across Nashville, and new policies are on the horizon.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: affordable housing, Housing, MTSU, Russ Bradford, South Nashville, zoning

The ACLU’s sanctuary city lawsuit is exploring a settlement. Here’s why the group challenged the law.

By Cynthia Abrams

August 25, 2025

Nashville Metro Council October 2023
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The ACLU of Tennessee and the state are taking time to “explore the possibility of settlement” in the ACLU’s lawsuit against the Tennessee law that can charge public officials with a felony for voting in favor of sanctuary city policies.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: ACLU, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration, sanctuary cities, sanctuary city, Stella Yarbrough, William Lamberth

What kind of street will anchor Nashville’s East Bank? Advocates push for changes to Metro’s vision

By Cynthia Abrams

August 21, 2025

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East Bank Boulevard — the street that will one day serve as a major corridor in Nashville’s future East Bank neighborhood — is causing debate. Metro has put forth a six-lane proposal, which pedestrian and bicycle advocates say is unsafe.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: civic design center, East Bank, East Bank Boulevard, East Bank Development, Freddie O'Connell, Meredith Montgomery, Southern Environmental Law Center, Think Tennessee, Veronica Foster, Walk Bike Nashville

Tennessee partners with Elon Musk on Tesla tunnel between downtown Nashville and airport

By Tony Gonzalez|Cynthia Abrams|Marianna Bacallao

July 28, 2025

A privately developed tunnel project could soon connect travelers from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: BNA, Elon Musk, infrastructure, Nashville International Airport, The Boring Company, transportation, tunnels

Nashville’s Main Library pushes back targeted reopening date

By Cynthia Abrams

July 21, 2025

Nashville Public Library

Nashville’s Main Library is no longer expected to re-open at the end of this month. It closed in June when the adjacent parking garage caught fire.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Keith Simmons, library, Main Library Branch, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Public Library, Terri Luke

Metro asks TN Supreme Court to rule on council size as city leaders reflect on long history of the 40-member body

By Cynthia Abrams

July 14, 2025

Nashville Metro Council October 2023
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It’s been two years since state legislators passed a law that would slash the size of Nashville’s 40-member Metro Council. In response, Metro sued. After the city saw some victories in the lower courts, the latest ruling sided with the state — and a smaller council.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Beverly Briley, consolidation, Council Reduction Act, Delishia Porterfield, history, Metro Council district, Nashville Metro Council, Wally Dietz, William Lamberth, Zulfat Suara

As property taxes rise, more Nashvillians qualify for relief under adjusted income caps

By Cynthia Abrams

July 9, 2025

Many Nashville homeowners are bracing for higher property tax bills this year. But there are programs that can alleviate some of the burden.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Trustee, property taxes, tax relief

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