Back in May, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean established a program to clean up the way the city gives funds to nonprofit organizations. The mayor asked three independent panels to recommend grants based on merit.
State Unemployment Rate Continues to Climb
The state unemployment rate continued to rise this month to a rate not seen since the early 90s.
TDOT Covers Half of Music City Star Deficit
The Music City Star could receive half the funding needed to cover its anticipated $2 million deficit.
Regional Transportation Authority Issues “Fireworks Express” Refunds
Ticket holders that were unable to get a seat on the Music City Star commuter train to Nashville on the Fourth of July will be able to get their money back.
Art Approved In Public Square
Nashvillians should see two new public art installations in front of the Metro Courthouse sometime next year. The projects received conditional approval today from the Metro Parks board.
Republicans and Democrats Share Rank On Legislative Scorecard
Two Republicans in the state Senate and two Democrats in the state House took the top spots in a conservation scorecard released today.
New Planetarium Opens Saturday
When Nashville’s Adventure Science Center opens its newly-rebuilt Sudekum Planetarium Saturday it will unveil the GOTO Chiron optical star projector that is only one of four in the world. The other three are in Japan, where they’re manufactured.
Parents, teachers want more from Metro special ed
Parents and teachers expressed their frustration with the special education system in Metro schools at a public forum last night.
Cyclists Want More Out Of Updated Sidewalks/Bikeways Plan
A proposed update to Davidson County’s plan for sidewalks and bikeways is receiving a lukewarm reception from avid cyclists. They say the revised plan changes the way sidewalks are prioritized for repair, but doesn’t do the same for installing new bikeways.
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