Listen Facing budget challenges and the recent division over mass transit, Nashville Mayor David Briley delivered a somber “State of Metro” speech on Friday.
Nashville Mayor, Faced With A Tragedy, Urges Action On Gun Control
The quadruple-murder at a Waffle House in Antioch has thrust Nashville Mayor David Briley into his first public tragedy since taking office — and in its wake he has called for tighter gun control.
After A Whirlwind Day, Here’s What Nashville’s New Mayor Wants To Do First
Listen This was not how David Briley expected his day to go. The new mayor of Nashville described his first, unexpected hours in office on Tuesday as “drinking from a fire hose” — from small tasks like getting a new ID badge made, to taking calls from former mayors, to talking about school funding with the district’s […]
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.
Mayor Megan Barry Resigns After Pleading Guilty To Felony Theft
This post was last updated at 11:50 p.m. Mayor Megan Barry announced her resignation at around 10 a.m. this morning, after pleading guilty to theft of property over $10,000 in court today.
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undefined Listen One of the investigations into Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is beginning to take shape, and as it does, members of the Metro Council say they need a public mandate to move swiftly. undefined
What Would Happen If Nashville’s Mayor Were To Resign?
Listen This story has been corrected to accurately explain the timeframe of mayoral elections. The editorial board of The Tennessean called Wednesday for Mayor Megan Barry to resign. Leaders of the daily paper wrote that they no longer believe she has acted in the best interests of the city in how she carried out a […]
Here Are The 7 Council Members Investigating Mayor’s Spending Related To Affair
Vice Mayor David Briley has named the seven council members to serve on its special committee to investigate whether Mayor Megan Barry used money improperly during her affair with the head of her security detail. The group comprises Erica Gilmore, Bob Mendes, Brenda Haywood, Robert Swope, Burkley Allen, Mina Johnson and Russ Pulley. Briley set […]
Nashville’s Short-Term Rental Debate Builds Toward Decisive Vote
Nashville’s intense debate over how to regulate short-term rental properties once again goes before the Metro Council on Tuesday night. The public will make comments for and against services like Airbnb.
Metro Council Seeks Better Public Comment Format
Listen A series of listening sessions are underway around Davidson County with the mission of making Metro Council business more transparent — receiving public input on the best ways to receive public input.
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