Nashville musicians may soon be able to work from home without violating the law. The Metro Council is considering a bill that would regulate people operating a small business out of their homes, including recording studios that have technically been operating in violation of the law for years.
Nashville Would See Higher Tax Increase, Different Funding For Police Under Newest Budget Proposal
Nashville’s potential property tax increase is becoming more clear, as the Metro Council’s budget chairman said Monday he’ll pursue a tax increase of nearly 34%, which is slightly higher than the mayor’s earlier draft budget.
Nashville Budget Hearing Dominated By Calls To Reduce Police Funding
Less money for Nashville police — and more money for education, housing and social services. That was the funding shift requested last night from as many as 200 people who spoke to the Metro Council.
To Hear Thoughts On Nashville’s Budget, The Metro Council Readies For A Large, Call-In Public Hearing
Nashville’s Metro Council will open up the phone lines on Tuesday night so residents can offer quips and critiques about the city budget.
Nashville’s Looming Budget Decision Just Got More Complicated
Two more Metro budget proposals were unveiled this week, making for six different ideas as to how much Metro should raise its property tax and how to spend the money.
Nashville’s Council Urges — But Can’t Enforce — Stronger Pandemic Sick Leave
Nashville’s Metro Council is going on record urging private employers to provide better sick leave, saying the pandemic has highlighted it as a necessity.
Waffle House Shooting Settlement Could Mean Changes For Nashville’s Department Of Emergency Communications
The mother of a victim in the 2018 Waffle House shooting is asking Nashville’s Department of Emergency Communications to make some changes to its policies.
Nashville To Pay More For Curbside Recycling
Nashville’s residential curbside recycling program will cost the city more money going forward. And the change is big enough that it briefly had some on the Metro Council doubting whether to continue the service at all.
Nashville’s Council Rejects Settlement Offer For Teen Escape
Nashville leaders are at an impasse over whether to accept a payment from the company that runs the city’s juvenile detention center, where four teens escaped in November.









