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.
Fresh Faces Elected To Nashville’s Metro Council, With Some Contests Undecided
Of the Metro Council’s 35 district seats, more than a dozen will have fresh faces after Thursday’s election.
Metro Won’t Buy Historic School Property, Leaving Questions Over Arts School
Listen In a surprise decision Tuesday, the Metro Council decided the city of Nashville should not purchase a downtown property to become the new home of The Nashville School of the Arts.
Nashville Government Could Move To 100% Renewables, Including More Solar
Listen A proposal moving forward in the Metro Council would push Nashville’s government toward getting all of its power from renewable energy sources by 2041. And at least 10% of that would come from solar.
From An Ex-Police Chief To A Football Coach, Nashville Police Oversight Board Has 182 Nominees
Listen Nashville’s new police oversight board will have 11 members — but choosing them won’t be easy. With the addition of dozens of candidates before Tuesday’s deadline, the final tally of nominees ended up at 182.
Nashville’s District 1 Chooses Jonathan Hall For Metro Council
The newest Metro Council member will be Jonathan Hall, who won the runoff election on Thursday to take over the District 1 seat that represents Bordeaux, Joelton, Bells Bend and Scottsboro.
Nashville Immigrants Ask What To Expect From Mayor Dean’s Office of New Americans
Nashville mayor Karl Dean allowed immigrants and any Nashvillian to ask questions and make suggestions for his Office New Americans Advisory Council in his office.
The Amp’s Team of Rivals Meets To Discuss Future Of Nashville Bus Project
Dean gave brief remarks about the project needing the input of divergent voices to help find middle ground before he took off for another event.
Metro Council Members Want More Sidewalks Before Building $15 Million Pedestrian Bridge
Mayor Karl Dean’s planned pedestrian and cycling bridge faced a setback on Tuesday. The Metro Council voted to put off acquiring land for the $15 million project downtown. It‘s not clear when the Council will revisit the plan.
How Does Nashville Compare To Other Cities Propping Up Pensions By Borrowing? Mayor Says Don’t Ask
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is pressing pause on borrowing $200 million to shore up the city’s underfunded pension plan. But that doesn’t mean he agrees with experts in municipal finance who say the maneuver looks like an act of desperation.
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