Given an invite to share thoughts about Nashville’s spending priorities, residents turned out for Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting.
Climate priorities of Nashville’s next mayor — with some context
In three weeks, the mayoral election may decide whether Nashville takes significant climate action.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton talks roadways, abortion, crime and more
The 113th General Assembly kicked off last week and to get a preview of what to expect WPLN’s Political Reporter Blaise Gainey sat with Crossville Republican Cameron Sexton who’s been elected to another term as House Speaker.
At the Statehouse: What to expect during the Tennessee Legislature’s 2023 session
Infrastructure, exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion law and funding for the Department of Children’s Services are expected to be top issues this session.
Nashville’s battered tree canopy would benefit from a new city funding idea
Nashville has proposed new legislation to fund the restoration of the city’s dwindling tree canopy through tree plantings and maintenance.
Record investment in Metro Parks proposed in Nashville’s latest capital spending plan
Funding is up this year in Nashville’s latest blueprint for tackling city infrastructure projects.
As Washington Debates Infrastructure Plan, Federal Officials Visit Closed Memphis Bridge
Washington leaders were in Memphis Thursday to assess the impact of the closed Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River. The visit comes as Congress continues to debate a federal infrastructure bill.
Worried About Underground Bombing Damage, Nashville Sends High-Tech Cameras Into Sewer Pipes
Metro Water Services started inspecting underground sewage lines on Monday to assess damage after the Christmas Day bombing. To do it, the agency hired a contractor to send remote-controlled cameras into the pipes.
TSU Researchers: Pedestrian Deaths Are Misunderstood, In Part Because Of Police And Journalists
Listen Researchers at Tennessee State University say they’ve found shortcomings in how pedestrian deaths are documented and reported through local news outlets.
Nashville Out-Building Memphis 2 to 1, At Least In Terms Of Roads And Schools
Davidson County is spending twice as much as Shelby – the state’s most populous county – on roads, schools and government buildings. A new report finds that between 2007 and 2012, $1.2 billion was spent on Nashville’s infrastructure, while only $504 million went into the Memphis area.
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