Just six months after taking office, Mayor Freddie O’Connell is seeing high approval from Nashvillians across the political aisle. That’s according to the latest Vanderbilt Poll about city subjects.
Nashville sued the state four times last year. Here’s where those lawsuits stand today.
The state approved at least seven preemption laws. The city filed lawsuits against four: an attempt to reduce the size of Metro Council by half, the undoing of a charter referendum pertaining to the fairgrounds racetrack demolition and overhauls of the Airport and Sports Authority boards.
What’s next for the Fairgrounds Speedway?
The Fairgrounds Speedway is a Nashville institution that may soon be renovated, but neighbors are pushing back on that proposal.
As rubber hits the road with Nashville speedway racetrack, opponents and supporters line up to voice their opinions
Last month, Nashville’s mayor and Bristol Motor Speedway presented their proposal to restore the track. This month fans and opponents lined up to weigh in on a chance to restore the property.
Nashville fairgrounds will get two people of color as board members, after a yearlong political stalemate
After almost a yearlong stalemate, Nashville is getting two new board members for the fairgrounds.
A Quieter Racetrack At The Nashville Fairgrounds? Potential Operator Has Some Ideas
Noise from the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway has long been a source of conflict. But a new study presented to the fairgrounds’ board offers options for a quieter racetrack.
Tennessee Speedway To Host ‘Biggest College Football Game Ever’
Promoters hope to attract 150,000 fans to see the Tennessee Volunteers play the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016.
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