Nashville’s codes department has been understaffed for years, compared to the city’s skyrocketing development, officials say. But this week the city budget added 35 new staff, which inches the department closer to where it should be.
Tennessee tornadoes produced winds between 80 and 160 mph. How much power could Nashville’s newest homes withstand?
Despite updated building codes, even the strongest homes wouldn’t fare well against strong tornadoes.
Nashville Bombing Unlikely To Qualify As Major Federal Disaster, Limiting Relief Dollars
Damage assessments from the Christmas morning bomb blast on Second Avenue continues to come in less severe than originally feared, particularly to underground infrastructure.
Demolitions Likely For Some Historic Buildings Damaged In Downtown Nashville Blast
Five of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings will likely undergo at least partial demolition because of damage from the Christmas morning blast. And six more remain at imminent risk of collapse.
The Latest: Nashville Bombing Impacts 400 Downtown Residents; FBI Investigates Anthony Warner’s Writing
A census of the blast zone finds that seven buildings are too unsafe to be occupied, and two are in danger of collapsing.
In Nashville’s Boom, Building Inspectors Are Stretched Thin
They enforce the rules on codes, property standards and short-term rentals, but they’re still struggling to keep up with the city’s growth.
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