There was a day when Curious Nashville listener Kymberly Horth voted at Belle Meade City Hall and then drove through Berry Hill. It made her wonder about those places, and how they relate to Davidson County: Why do Berry Hill and Belle Meade have their own police departments? Are there any other special services these […]
Davidson County Extends Moratorium On Some Residential Evictions
Many evictions are once again suspended in Davidson county. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a national moratorium to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, the courts in Davidson county issued new guidance that protects people who can’t pay rent.
As Census Deadline Nears, Metro Leans On Private Groups To Get Nashville Counted
Nearly 40% of Davidson County residents are yet to be counted in the ongoing 2020 Census.
Metro Public Works Takes Over Some Routes For Struggling Trash Contractor
Metro Public Works is taking back trash pickup duties from a contractor that has struggled to complete its routes in recent months. The agency says Red River Waste Solutions will continue to run trash routes but in a more limited zone.
Council Members And Community Groups Push For Fairer Distribution Of COVID Relief
Council members, residents and community groups all have their ideas for how the city should spend its COVID-19 relief funds. Metro Nashville received $121 million in federal funding, but distributing that amount of money is complicated and is being hampered by a lack of communication.
Nashville Crowd And Intensity Surprised Police. Now They’re Pursuing Suspects With The Public’s Help.
Nashville police leaders say — in hindsight — that they should have had more officers on the street Saturday before violence and vandalism in downtown. “We did not, obviously, anticipate the violence — the magnitude of the violence,” said Chief Steve Anderson.
Nashville Rallies Peacefully Before Vandalism Damages City Hall And Prompts Emergency Curfew
Several thousand people gathered in downtown Nashville on Saturday afternoon for what started as a peaceful demonstration, but that later shifted into violence and vandalism.
Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center Says It’s Improving Safety After Four Teens Escape
Nashville’s Juvenile Court is making major management changes after four teens escaped from its detention center late last year. The CEO of the company that runs the facility told Metro Council members Thursday night that he was “ashamed” and that they’ve “tightened the ship.” But some council members say they’re still not convinced it’s enough.
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