The debate can be summed up like this: should Metro Arts focus its grantmaking on individual artists or arts nonprofits? The issue has divided Nashville’s arts community.
After a year of uncertainty, Nashville’s council rejects ‘Fusus’ police surveillance tool
After nearly a year of debate, Nashville’s Metro Council has officially rejected Fusus, a police surveillance technology.
Profile: Councilmember At Large Zulfat Suara
Zulfat Suara made a remarkable entry into politics in 2019 by winning one of only five at-large seats on the Metro Council, becoming the first Muslim women elected in Tennessee and the first Nigerian woman to hold office in the United States.
Hate group encounters spur policy ideas from Nashville’s Metro Council
“We know that political tensions are high,” said Mayor O’Connell, “and this legislation, we hope, will discourage behavior that can spark violence.”
Metro Council will stay at 40 members as Nashville notches legal victory over state
Nashville’s city council will remain at 40 members after a three-judge panel struck down a state law that would have slashed the council in half.
‘People are tired’: Nashville Republican Courtney Johnston out-fundraises Congressman Andy Ogles
Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles faces a wide financial gap in his bid for re-election. The incumbent for the state’s 5th congressional district has raised half of what his Republican challenger has raised, and still faces questions about discrepancies in his finance reports. Republican challenger Courtney Johnston sat down with WPLN News to talk about what sets her apart for the incumbent.
Hate groups — in person, and in legislation — draw condemnation of Metro Council
A proposal to ban Metro Nashville police officers from joining hate groups has been introduced in the Metro Council and quickly raised questions about its intent. Members have agreed to postpone voting to allow time for input from city departments.
Nashville’s transit ballot language is set. Here’s what voters will read.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is one step closer to seeing the city’s transit system overhauled. The plan, along with the language that voters would see on the ballot this fall, has been approved by the Metro Council.
Women’s sports bars are on the rise. Nashville’s will be a first for the South.
Nashville’s Chapstick is poised to become the first in the South to join a growing trend of sports bars dedicated to women’s leagues.
After prior pushback, Nashville police get funding for a new round of Tasers
Police tasers, and the debates they spur, returned to Nashville’s council chambers this week as members approved a $15 million contract to outfit the city’s police department with new models.
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