Given an invite to share thoughts about Nashville’s spending priorities, residents turned out for Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting.
By rejecting contract for new Tasers, Nashville’s city council teases a new approach on police funding
“MNPD is the only department that we have refused to say ‘no’ to, and we treat them as if they have unfettered access to the coffers,” said Councilmember Delishia Porterfield.
Metro employees are getting a cost of living adjustment. Many city workers say it isn’t enough to live on in Nashville.
The mayor’s new proposed budget includes an across-the-board 4% cost of living adjustment for all Metro employees, who have historically been underpaid. However, many city employees say this adjustment would not be enough to keep up with the rising cost of living in Nashville.
Nashville’s mayor proposes two new school buildings and a major renovation in capital spending plan
Nashville Mayor John Cooper outlined his priorities for building and renovation projects at a press conference Thursday.
This Is Nashville’s guide to the $2.9 billion Metro budget
Last week, Metro Council passed a new $2.9 billion budget. It’s the largest budget in Nashville’s history, and it impacts every person in the city. But navigating how the budget is passed, and what’s actually in it, can be tricky. So, This Is Nashville invited Councilmember Burkley Allen, the chair of the council budget and […]
Nashville residents can call dibs on what should be prioritized in the city budget, but there’s a deadline
Nashville residents have until Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. to sign up for a two-minute talking slot at next week’s public hearing on the city budget.
Record investment in Metro Parks proposed in Nashville’s latest capital spending plan
Funding is up this year in Nashville’s latest blueprint for tackling city infrastructure projects.
A Longtime Metro Employee Takes A Temporary Seat As The City’s Finance Director
Nashville has a new finance director — at least for the next few weeks.
What Can $2M Buy For 37208? Residents Will Get A Vote
Residents of the 37208 zip code in North Nashville will get a say in how to spend $2 million to benefit the community, which has historically seen less public and private investment than other parts of town. It’s the city’s first attempt at so-called “participatory budgeting.”
After Height Of Pandemic, Nashville State Wants More Students To Take Advantage Of Aid For Books, Gas And Groceries
Nashville State Community College is trying to enroll more residents into its degree and tech programs ahead of the next school year, while hoping more students will utilize its GRAD program to take advantage of the extra financial and academic support after the pandemic.