A diverse group of local leaders will be digging into the department’s training, policies and community interactions. But the commission, which has been in the works for a few weeks now, is already facing scrutiny.
Nashville Immigrants Ask What To Expect From Mayor Dean’s Office of New Americans
Nashville mayor Karl Dean allowed immigrants and any Nashvillian to ask questions and make suggestions for his Office New Americans Advisory Council in his office.
Nashville Council Does ‘Right Thing,’ Passes Benefits For Same-Sex Couples
Nashville will join the ranks of Tennessee cities who fund health insurance for the same-sex partners of employees. Tuesday night the Metro Council signed off on a plan estimated to cost as much as $1 million a year.
Karl Dean Doesn’t Want Charter Haters On The Nashville School Board
Nashville’s mayor says he “sort of doubts” he’ll endorse specific candidates running for school board. But he does have criteria for who he wants on the panel – charter school advocates.
The Amp’s Team of Rivals Meets To Discuss Future Of Nashville Bus Project
Dean gave brief remarks about the project needing the input of divergent voices to help find middle ground before he took off for another event.
Nashville Mayor Calls Federal Funding For Amp Transit Line A ‘Validator’
The push to build a high-speed bus route connecting East Nashville and West End got a boost from the White House Tuesday. The Obama Administration’s budget designated $27 million in funding for the Amp.
Congressional Candidate Does His Part To Derail Nashville’s ‘Amp’ Plan
It’s looking more doubtful that Nashville will get any financial help from the state to build dedicated bus lanes from East Nashville to West End – a $175 million project known as the “Amp.” The legislature’s Senate Transportation Committee voted Wednesday to block any spending on so-called “bus rapid transit services.”
We Have A Deal: Governor, Mayor, Sounds Agree On New Baseball Stadium
Plans to build a new minor league ballpark near Nashville’s Bi-Centennial Mall took a big step forward Friday. According to a news release, the city has reached an agreement with the state – which owns the land – to build on the site of the historic Sulphur Dell stadium.
And The Grand Marshal For Nashville’s Christmas Parade Is…The Mayor…The One On TV
TV and reality may be a little hard to tell apart at Nashville’s annual Christmas parade this year.
SEC Tournament Deal Expected To Bring Nashville Christmas In March For 12 Years
What’s it worth to host the Southeastern Conference basketball tournaments for 12-straight years? Millions, according to Nashville officials.
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