In one-on-one conversations with WPLN’s Tony Gonzalez, Mayor David Briley and Councilman John Cooper share their thoughts on the big issues facing Nashville this election season — including policing, transportation and managing the city’s growth. And you’ll hear analysis from Tony Gonzalez and reporter Meribah Knight.
Deep Into The Campaign, Nashville Mayoral Candidates Are Still Jousting Over Taxation
Listen Nashville’s mayoral finalists have both opposed a property tax increase the past two years. But now, late in the campaign, Mayor David Briley has started to share a scenario in which he might be willing to make that move.
Election Cram Session: Here’s Our Reading List For Nashville Voters
Still undecided or feeling uninformed before Election Day on Thursday? Well, there’s plenty of reading (and listening and viewing) material available for your next 72 hours.
Mayor’s Race 2019: How Would The Candidates Help Nashville’s Historically Black Colleges?
Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, Tennessee State University and American Baptist College: Nashville is home to more historically black colleges and universities than almost any other city in the country. But in a city known for its institutions of higher education, they often struggle for attention and resources. So a curious listener asked WPLN to […]
WPLN Fact-Checked 31 Claims On Mayoral Campaign Websites. Here’s What We Found.
Listen In the Nashville mayor’s race, multiple claims made by candidates on their campaign websites rely on inaccurate statistics or arrive at simplistic conclusions. WPLN reporters recently reviewed the leading candidates’ websites, finding varying degrees of problematic information from Mayor David Briley, state Rep. John Ray Clemmons, Councilman John Cooper and retired professor Carol Swain.
Mayor’s Race 2019: Where The Candidates Stand On The First Day Of Early Voting
Listen Nashville voters go back to the polls as voting begins in Metro’s General Election. It features the race for mayor.
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