A decision by the Metro Human Relations Commission has found that Metro Arts should pay complainants what they were originally promised.
This week’s reporter roundtable. And what is the Music Census?
We kick this episode off with an in-depth look at three local issues: Metro Arts, abortion access, and Mayor O’Connell’s transit referendum. WPLN reporters Char Daston, Catherine Sweeney, and Cynthia Abrams join us to share the latest on their beats — and tell us what to keep an eye out for as they continue their […]
Metro Arts faces pressure for oversight, workplace misconduct allegations
Arts organizations are still waiting for half the grant money Metro Arts promised to distribute last year, and this week, a memo from Nashville’s finance director suggests there will be further delays in handing out those funds.
Affordable housing, bike safety and the arts dominate funding requests during Nashville Metro Council’s pre-budget public comment period
Given an invite to share thoughts about Nashville’s spending priorities, residents turned out for Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting.
Metro Arts funding delays, debates over equity leave some Nashville arts organizations struggling
This week, artists and arts organizations throughout Nashville finished the annual application process to receive city funding from the Metro Arts Commission. But the arts community is still dealing with the consequences of last year’s chaotic funding cycle.
What’s next for the Metro Arts Commission?
In this episode, we take a look back at a turbulent year and ask how Metro Arts will work to repair its relationships with local artists and arts organizations.
Metro Arts seeks community input on how to move forward after a year of turnover and discrimination complaints
The Metro Nashville Arts Commission is wondering how it should move forward after complaints of a hostile work environment.
Metro Arts continues to grapple with allegations of racism after terminating one of its only managers of color
Metro Arts has been in the spotlight after current and former staffers alleged a hostile work environment for people of color. Now the department’s latest move is drawing backlash from the arts community.
Concerns about equity linger as Metro Arts begins the search for a new director
The head of Metro Arts, Caroline Vincent, stepped down earlier this month after allegations of inequities and racism inside the department. But will the search for her replacement will run into some of the same issues?
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