Several drivers in South Nashville were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Saturday night, sparking outrage from activists and politicians.
‘We’ll be a partner’ versus ‘we’ll see you in court’ — officials far apart on federal funding disruptions
Tennessee has suddenly lost hundreds of millions of dollars as the federal government cancels promised funding, and recent reactions from two prominent elected officials differ sharply.
Nashville mayor outlines priorities — and a tax increase — in State of Metro speech
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell struck an aspirational tone in his State of Metro address, painting a picture of a city with forward momentum.
Nashville’s in-depth affordable housing strategy is ready for public review
The mayor’s plan is meant to address Nashville’s rapidly rising housing prices and rents, which are burdensome for low- and even middle-income residents.
Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety has its first director
Phyllis Hildreth will lead Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety. Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the office’s first director last week.
Ask the Mayor, plus Recycle and Reinvest
Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s approval remains strong across party lines, poll finds
While politicians nationwide are seeing a stark partisan divide in their approval ratings, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s is sitting high at 67%.
If ICE tries to arrest immigrants at government offices, how will employees respond?
State and Metro Nashville employees have received very different instructions on how to respond to this scenario.
Nashville mayor airs concerns as federal funding uncertainty persists
As the Trump administration takes an ax to federal government spending, Nashville’s mayor is sounding the alarm that many Metro departments are at risk of losing millions in federal funds.
Your Turn to Talk: Ask the Mayor plus Berkshire Place Apartments
Every month, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell joins us to discuss the latest happenings in and around the city — and take your calls.
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