Five years after a plan to revamp Nashville’s transportation network was defeated, the candidates in this year’s mayoral election are rethinking what public transit looks like in the city as it struggles to support its explosive growth.
The first mayoral debate kicks off the race for Nashville’s next mayor. So far, the expansive field is playing nice.
The race for Nashville’s next mayor is intensifying, as the first mayoral debate was hosted by The Tennessean at Belmont University last night.
New report shows substantial pay gaps across all Metro departments
Nashville’s government employs nearly 10,000 Tennesseans. And a new eight-year analysis from the Metro Human Relations Commission shows struggles with diversity and equity across all 51 departments.
In his home stretch, Nashville’s mayor delivers 60th State of Metro address, reflecting on the city’s economic growth
City officials, Metro councilmembers and Nashville residents gathered to hear Mayor John Cooper deliver the 60th State of Metro address. It was also his last. In his final address, Cooper spent most of his time looking back on his accomplishments.
Nashville voters can expect a normal election for all 40 Metro councilmembers after court temporarily blocks state law
Nashville’s Metro Council does not have to approve redistricting maps right now. The court has issued a temporary injunction against a new Tennessee law that cuts the 40-person council in half.
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.
Metro Council says it needs more time to set new districts
Nashville’s Metro Council is giving itself until April 4 to decide what to do about a new state law, slashing its body in half.
Party’s over for some transportainment companies as Nashville denies dozens of party vehicle permits
For the most part entertainment vehicles have gone unregulated until this past week, when the Metro Transportation Licensing Commission established rules and started awarding permits.
Nashville leaders propose paying travel costs for Metro employee abortions
Nashville leaders are pushing for the Metro government to reimburse travel expenses for any employee who has to travel outside of Tennessee for an abortion.
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