WPLN News solicited questions from our audience on the issues they are most concerned about. We’ve selected five that we presented to all candidates — on the topics of gun violence, affordable housing, public transportation, the environment and relations with the Tennessee General Assembly.
Nashville sues to stop state takeover of the airport authority, citing home rule
Metro Nashville is suing Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leaders of the General Assembly over a new law reforming the Airport Authority board. The suit contends that the law violates the state constitution’s home rule and equal protection clause.
With Nashville’s lawsuit against the state still pending, Metro Council is meeting again to discuss new district maps
Metro Council is set to hold another meeting Tuesday night, as time runs out on their redistricting efforts.
Eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher in December than before the pandemic. Here are some prevention tips.
More Nashville residents received eviction notices in December 2022 compared to the same month before the pandemic (2017, 2018 and 2019).
North Nashville to see 11 new community projects focused on beautification, safety and youth services
After more than 3,000 votes were cast, North Nashville and Bordeaux residents are learning the results of how their neighbors want to spend $2 million from the city.
A top Republican lawmaker files legislation to downsize the Metro Council
A proposal filed Monday would cut the Nashville Metro Council in half — from 40 members to 20. Supporters of the bill believe reducing the council would make it more efficient.
Titans stadium deal inches forward with two key votes
Nashville’s Metro Council approved a non-bindng term sheet and hotel occupancy tax increase to help offset costs for the proposed NFL stadium.
Next year the transformation of the Cumberland River’s East Bank will pick up steam. Here’s a recap of its progress in 2022.
As 2022 comes to a close, activity on Nashville’s East Bank is picking up. 2023 is when decisions need to be made.
Metro Police gets greenlight to start six-month pilot of license plate readers
Tuesday night’s action allows the city government to acquire, share and install the controversial tech, which scans the license plates of passing cars.
Metro Council is considering increasing accountability for dog owners and defining what makes a community cat
Last winter, two roaming dogs bit a child and attempted to go after an adult.
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