Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Monday that the city will be suing the state over a new law that slashes the size of Metro Council. The lawsuit alleges that the requirements written in the law violate several parts of the Tennessee Constitution.
State GOP may play nice if Nashville bids to host RNC 2028
Some of this year’s legislative session has shaped up to be a “tit for tat” between state Republicans and Nashville officials. GOP members have indicated they may not support bills that could negatively impact Nashville, under one condition– which now seems to have been met.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper announces he won’t seek re-election
Mayor Cooper announced he won’t seek a second term at a press conference on Tuesday.
North Nashville to see 11 new community projects focused on beautification, safety and youth services
After more than 3,000 votes were cast, North Nashville and Bordeaux residents are learning the results of how their neighbors want to spend $2 million from the city.
Metro Council looks to shift power and change requirements for appointing boards and commissions
Volunteers from the community serve on over 50 boards and commissions. Since 2021, Metro’s elected officials have debated if the city’s boards and commissions reflect Nashville’s population.
Next year the transformation of the Cumberland River’s East Bank will pick up steam. Here’s a recap of its progress in 2022.
As 2022 comes to a close, activity on Nashville’s East Bank is picking up. 2023 is when decisions need to be made.
As rubber hits the road with Nashville speedway racetrack, opponents and supporters line up to voice their opinions
Last month, Nashville’s mayor and Bristol Motor Speedway presented their proposal to restore the track. This month fans and opponents lined up to weigh in on a chance to restore the property.
Nashville’s mayor strikes a deal with Meharry to settle debt over General Hospital
Meharry Medical College’s president has been trying to get Metro to pay more for the use of its hospital building since 2015. A deal struck with the mayor seeks to eliminate that stumbling block.
Nashville’s mayor set aside millions for community members working to reduce violence. Where has that money gone?
During the summer protests of 2020, activists took to the streets with a message — “We keep us safe.” It was a call to invest more in community-based safety efforts, instead of policing.
Tennessee Titans and Nashville’s mayor strike a deal for a new domed stadium
Nashville’s mayor and the Tennessee Titans are announcing they’ve made a $2.2 billion deal for a new enclosed stadium.
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