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.
A transit tax could help Nashville access over a billion federal dollars. Will voters think that’s worth it?
Nashville has already been applying for federal dollars for years, but the city thinks a new tax — which would generate consistent transportation dollars every year — could improve its success rate.
In his first State of Metro address, Nashville’s mayor highlights transit planning, the East Bank and his ‘do stuff’ budget
On Tuesday morning, hundreds gathered at the Nashville Fairgrounds for Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s assessment of how the city is faring.
As diverse local groups endorse Nashville’s transit referendum, a major opponent from 2018 stands down
A cross-section of endorsements indicate broad support for transportation improvements.
NashVillager Podcast: Sales tax primer
Why does the sales tax vary so much in Tennessee? Plus your local newscast for April 30, 2024.
Nashville’s transit plan is nearly 100 pages. Here are 3 things you might have overlooked.
New transit centers, park-and-ride facilities and possible housing developments are also part of Nashville’s proposal.
Faster buses, more sidewalks, and new transit centers: Details of Nashville’s transit improvement plan revealed
Mayor Freddie O’Connell unveiled new details of his transit improvement proposal on Friday.
Across town without downtown? WeGo rolls out bus changes tied to upcoming North Nashville transit hub
A host of bus route updates — including a new crosstown route, improved frequency, and expanded WeGo Link service — commenced this week, as Nashville’s WeGo transit agency implemented its spring service changes.
NashVillager Podcast: March 25, 2024
With Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum on the way, we take a look at the city’s fraught history with transit plans. Plus the morning newscast and taking stock of how school security has changed since the Covenant School shooting.
Nashville’s transit referendum will likely seek a half-cent sales tax increase
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit proposal is starting to take shape. O’Connell has now narrowed down one important feature: the tax structure.
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