The killing of four people at a Waffle House in Antioch is exposing the frequent breakdown between the law enforcement agencies that regulate gun ownership.
Nashville’s Mayoral Election Kicks Voting Commission Into Ludicrous Speed
Listen The decision to move Nashville’s election to May 24 is sending the county’s election commission into a frenzy. What usually takes months to plan will now happen in less than six weeks.
Activists Launch Petition To Get Community Oversight Board For Nashville Police On Ballot
A group of local activists is launching a petition to resurrect the proposal for a police community oversight board. The goal is to get a referendum on the November ballot so Nashville voters can decide whether community oversight of police is necessary.
Nashville’s Police Cadets Get A Crash Course In Diversity
Listen Nashville’s Police Department is hoping that a recent daylong diversity tour will help its newest cadets be better, more empathic officers. Zigzagging the city last week, the recruits heard from the Muslim community, immigrant groups, African American students and LGBTQ leaders.
Soccer Stadium’s Neighbors Push Developers To Formalize Plans To Bring In Jobs, Investment
Listen Major League Soccer is coming to Nashville. And while the new stadium is expected to give the city’s broader economy a jolt, community groups are looking for something more lasting, and more personal.
6 Things We Learned About Nashville Government From This Week’s Budget Talks
It was quite a sprint — and Metro has now concluded its budget hearings, which will inform the budget that’s due soon from Mayor David Briley.
Season 1, Part 6: The Future
Does this big idea to have low-income and higher income people living side-by-side really make a community better, safer, healthier? As season one of The Promise comes to a close, we dig into the fundamental question driving this massive overhaul of Nashville’s public housing.
Sgt. Rob Forrest’s Pension Could Be Up For Debate After Guilty Plea
Sgt. Rob Forrest, the former bodyguard for ex-Mayor Megan Barry, was a 31-year veteran of the Nashville Police Department — which entitles him to a hefty pension. But after he pleaded guilty to felony theft earlier this week, that pension could be at risk.
New Mayor of Nashville Has Roots Going Back To Its Beginning
Listen David Briley will be the new Mayor of Nashville. While it’s a name that may be unfamiliar to some, Briley has been active in city politics for two decades and has family ties to the founding of Metro Government itself.
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