Earlier this week, as Nashvillians gathered at city hall to share their desires for the city budget with Metro councilmembers, one ask stood high above the rest: the Varsity Spending Plan.
What’s going on at Metro Arts?
The controversy surrounding the Metro Arts Commission has been going on for close to three years now, and there seems to be no end in sight.
Workplace safety might get a boost in Nashville, pending negotiations on Metro’s budget
There’s political will to improve workplace safety in Nashville — but a looming question about paying for it.
Nashville police must report their use of force to Metro Council quarterly under new policy
Nashville’s Metro Council passed legislation Tuesday requiring the city’s police to provide quarterly use of force reports to the body.
Nashville’s budget pinch sets stage for more battles over Metro Arts grants
The financial squeeze at Metro Arts is shaping up to be even tighter than last year. There are even more arts grant applicants, and a flat total budget.
Three years after the bombing, Nashville wants downtown tourists to give Second Avenue a chance
Many Second Avenue businesses rely on pedestrians and tourists to turn onto the street from Broadway. That’s prompted the “Turn the Corner” campaign to boost foot traffic.
‘We should kill them all’: TN Congressman Andy Ogles responds to questions on US involvement in Gaza
U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles of Tennessee is under fire for his comments on the war in Gaza. In a recently released video, Ogles can be seen walking through the U.S. Capitol, as a pro-Palestinian activist questions him on America’s support for Israel’s military.
Affordable housing, bike safety and the arts dominate funding requests during Nashville Metro Council’s pre-budget public comment period
Given an invite to share thoughts about Nashville’s spending priorities, residents turned out for Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting.
Fusus, the controversial police surveillance contract, has been removed from Nashville’s Metro Council agenda
Nashville’s Metro Council will no longer consider the police surveillance contract they were set to take up at Tuesday’s meeting. Council members announced Monday that the legislation would be withdrawn. The Metro Nashville Police Department has also halted their usage of the program.
What’s the fuss with Fusus?
Somebody’s eyes are watching you.
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