Tensions between Nashville, the state government and the Boring Company escalated this week, days after tunneling began downtown.
The Boring Company is cleared for construction, days after Nashville residents condemn ‘decadent billionaire’ access
The Boring Company is ready to start digging underneath Nashville. Just days after the company met publicly with city officials for the first time, the company received new permits.
Will Nashville’s Metro Council have 40 or 20 members? TN Supreme Court hears arguments from city and state
The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over a state law that seeks to reduce the size of Nashville’s Metro Council from 40 members down to 20.
Nashville surveillance cameras spark more pushback as Metro Council considers expanded technology
Surveillance cameras are — yet again — stirring up debate in Nashville. This time, the controversy centers on a $15 million grant, which would be used, in part, to buy new video cameras for the police department.
Nashville adopts zoning changes aimed at diversifying housing options
Earlier this year, a housing and infrastructure study from Metro’s Planning Department found that Nashville will need approximately 90,000 more units over the next decade to keep up with demand.
Nashville zoning debate escalates to ethics complaint over a Metro Council member
Councilmember Rollin Horton faces an ethics complaint stemming from his successful rezoning of the Nations.
Metro asks TN Supreme Court to rule on council size as city leaders reflect on long history of the 40-member body
It’s been two years since state legislators passed a law that would slash the size of Nashville’s 40-member Metro Council. In response, Metro sued. After the city saw some victories in the lower courts, the latest ruling sided with the state — and a smaller council.
NashVillager Podcast: How Metro was made
Would there even be a Metro Nashville if there wasn’t a 40-member Metro Council? Plus, the local news for June 18, 2025.
Nashville’s next city budget includes a substantial property tax increase
Nashville’s Metro Council approved a property tax increase as part of the city’s $3.8 billion spending plan on Tuesday night.
Affordable housing, employee pay and youth safety: Nashvillians push to be included in a revised city budget
Nashville’s Metro Council is one step closer to finalizing the city budget, and heard from residents about items they would like to see prioritized.
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