Nashville Mayor John Cooper presented his priorities for the coming year as part of his State of Metro speech on Thursday morning.
Nashville Property Values Are Up Big In Reappraisal, So Some Will See Higher Tax Bills
Nashville’s booming growth and high demand for real estate have pushed property values substantially higher since 2017.
Nashville Schools Prioritizing Pay Raises In Budget Proposal
Nashville school leaders are submitting an ambitious budget request to Mayor John Cooper and the Metro Council as they prepare for the new school year.
Nashville’s Fort Negley Has Deteriorated For Decades, But Some Rare City Funding Will Help With Upkeep
It’s been 20 years since Nashville’s Civil War-era Fort Negley has gotten any meaningful maintenance for its crumbling stone walls. But a recent $1 million Metro allotment will allow some restoration at the former Union stronghold on its hill south of downtown.
Nashville Arts Commission Wants More Money To Help Creators Recover From Pandemic
As the city approaches its annual budget talks, the city’s leading arts funding agency is asking for more than their usual allotment.
After Bare Bones 2020, Nashville Mayor Moves To Spend More On School Construction And Maintenance
Mayor John Cooper released a new spending plan for city infrastructure today that puts the bulk of new funds toward schools. Of his $474.6 million plan, Cooper says a record $191 million will fund improvements to 45 school buildings and the construction of three new schools.
Nashville’s Bus System Is Tested Again, After Decrease In Local Funding And Ridership
The COVID-19 pandemic has slashed Nashville’s bus ridership in half — down 53% decline compared to pre-COVID times.
Two Nashville Property Owners Feel The Crunch of Tax Increase, For Different Reasons
A 34% property tax increase is coming as many Nashvillians are already reeling from the pandemic, causing many to rethink their finances.
Nashville Mayor John Cooper Made Many Policy Promises — You Can Track Them Here With WPLN News
Nashville Mayor John Cooper enters office with a strong mandate from the city’s voters. Nearly 70% backed him and the ideas he championed, which were numerous and detailed: He proudly handed out 46-page policy platform booklets while campaigning.
Nashville Library Director Says Tax Rollback Could Close Most City Libraries
The majority of Nashville’s libraries would have to close if a special referendum succeeds in rolling back Metro’s recent 34% property tax increase. That’s the fear being shared by Nashville Public Library Director Kent Oliver. Just two or three of Nashville’s 21 libraries would be able to stay open — likely the main downtown library and two large regional branches.
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