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.
Your Turn to Talk: The $3.8 billion dollar Metro Budget
Fifty-seven percent of the mayor’s recommended budget for next year comes from property taxes. Another almost twenty percent comes from local sales tax.
Appeals court finds Tennessee can cut size of Nashville Metro Council, reversing lower court ruling
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that the state can go forward with a plan to cut the Nashville Metro Council membership in half.
Nashville’s Metro Council unanimously supports hiring an investigator to disarm prohibited people
Nashville’s Metro Council unanimously supported a resolution that would have the city hire a dedicated firearms dispossession investigator. That position would ensure that people who are barred from having guns because of criminal convictions wouldn’t have access to them.
Most Nashville homes aren’t within walking distance of transit. A new report says zoning reform could add homes and change that.
As Nashville struggles to house its ever-growing population, a new report has proposed a solution: zoning reforms.
Metro Council approves emergency $10M for Nashville General Hospital while settling with ousted CEO
Two significant decisions regarding Nashville General Hospital have been finalized.
Nashville enacts guardrails for future police surveillance technology contracts
With guardrails now in place, Nashville’s mayor is considering a new contract with police surveillance technology Fusus, which would need Metro Council approval.
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