News seems to be breaking by the minute, as cases mount, businesses close and Tennesseans attempt to adjust to a new normal. We’ve gathered the most important moments into an interactive timeline, starting with the first COVID-19 test administered in the state.
Nashville To Raise Property Taxes As Mayor Cites ‘Unpleasant Realities’
A three-pronged crisis has put Nashville in its most difficult period ever, Mayor John Cooper said Tuesday in his State of Metro speech.
Nashville Soccer Stadium Will Move Forward, But Unknowns Abound
A new deal announced Thursday promises to allow construction to begin on Nashville’s professional soccer stadium and an accompanying mixed-used development at the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Nashville’s Soccer Stadium Plan Reaches A Critical Moment, But Franchise And Mayor Are At Odds
Negotiations have grown urgent and testy between Nashville’s mayor and the group that owns a new Major League Soccer franchise that’s scheduled to start play at the end of the month.
Nashville Mayor Hasn’t Ruled Out A Tax Increase, Which May Surprise Some
Nashville Mayor John Cooper is saying he hasn’t ruled out a tax increase in this year’s Metro budget — a contrast to some of his comments as a mayoral candidate.
Conversation: With Hindsight, There Are More Lessons In Nashville’s Failed Transit Plan
This week, many in Nashville are re-examining the mass transit referendum that voters defeated in 2018.
Nashville Is Again Vowing To Eliminate Roadway Deaths After A Dangerous Year
Rows of shoes — 32 pairs in all — were displayed in Nashville’s city hall on Saturday morning to honor the pedestrians who died in 2019. It was the city’s deadliest year on record for pedestrians.
Nashville’s Mayor Says He’s Rooting For The Titans — But It’s Complicated
Nashville Mayor John Cooper at least says he’ll be rooting for the Tennessee Titans in their playoff game on Saturday against the New England Patriots. But his rooting interests are complicated — and there’s evidence of Patriots fandom in the mayor’s household.
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