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.
Nashville Pedestrians Fight Construction-Related Sidewalk Closures With A Hashtag
Listen One consequence of Nashville’s construction boom: Displaced (and grumpy) pedestrians. As many as a dozen sidewalks at a time have been closed recently near downtown construction sites.
Nashville Vice Mayor Lays Out 40-Word Mission for Metro Council
Listen Newly elected Nashville Vice Mayor David Briley was also sworn in today, along with the 40-member Metro Council that he will lead.




