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Nashville transit referendum

Nashville voters will soon decide whether to dedicate a portion of sales taxes revenues to transportation and transit across Davidson County. A ballot measure — voters simply choose "for" or "against" the proposal — appears on the ballot on Nov. 5. There's also an arly voting period from Oct. 16 to 31.

WPLN's ongoing coverage breaks down what's in the plan and some of the key questions in front of voters.

We recommend starting with these stories:

Nashville’s proposed transit sales tax could burden low-income residents. Here’s how the city would try to offset the impact.

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Nashville’s transit referendum proposes increasing one tax — the sales tax — to pay for a more robust transportation network. But, given the regressive nature of the sales tax, the choice has raised some equity concerns.

Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train may soon add evening and weekend service

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In Middle Tennessee, there’s only one commuter train — the WeGo Star — and only about 10,000 people ride it every month. So, the Regional Transportation Authority has unveiled a draft of ways to improve the Star’s service.

A transit tax could help Nashville access over a billion federal dollars. Will voters think that’s worth it?

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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.

NashVillager Podcast: Sales tax primer

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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.

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New transit centers, park-and-ride facilities and possible housing developments are also part of Nashville’s proposal.

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