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.
After Lean Years, Nashville’s Council Approves Higher Spending On Schools, Fire And Police
In Nashville’s final budget, residents will get more firefighters and paramedics, permanent curbside pickup at library branches and higher funding of public schools.
Mayor’s Office Sets 2024 Deadline To Address Stagnant Affordable Housing Stock
Mayor John Cooper’s office has released a new report outlining nine recommendations to increase affordable housing in Nashville that sets a deadline of 2024 to increase the city’s stock significantly.
Want To Overhaul Nashville’s Budget Process? Here’s Who You Need To Know
What’s the mayor’s role? Who’s advising him? WPLN’s Ambriehl Crutchfield lays out the key players.
Nashville Council’s Budget Chair Says Slashing Police Funding Is Unlikely This Year
WPLN’s Ambriehl Crutchfield sat down with the council’s budget and finance chair, Kyontzè Toombs, to discuss her priorities for city spending, including police, and why she tries to avoid playing politics.
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