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pedestrian deaths

Activists place painted doves around Nashville to commemorate where pedestrians were killed

Josh Deepan

April 14, 2025

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Nashville noticed a significant rise in pedestrian deaths after lawmakers lifted pandemic restrictions. Currently, the trend seems to be moving in the right direction. But the plan to improve Davidson County’s infrastructure is still underway and safety for those who walk and cycle is not guaranteed.

Filed Under: Features, Programs Tagged With: pedestrian deaths, traffic fatalities

Pedestrian fatalities in Nashville: where we stand

Josh Deepan

March 26, 2025

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Pedestrian deaths skyrocketed in Nashville during the pandemic.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: pedestrian deaths

Affordable housing, bike safety and the arts dominate funding requests during Nashville Metro Council’s pre-budget public comment period

Cynthia Abrams

February 8, 2024

housing Nashville construction

Given an invite to share thoughts about Nashville’s spending priorities, residents turned out for Tuesday night’s Metro Council meeting.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: affordable housing, bike lanes, budget, Capital spending plan, city budgeting, infrastructure, Metro Arts, Metro budget, Metro Government, Nashville Metro Council, pedestrian deaths, sidewalks

Police are searching for hit-and-run drivers after a deadly month for Nashville pedestrians

Char Daston

November 9, 2023

The 2700-block of Dickerson Pike. Jeffrey Tidwell, a pedestrian, was struck and killed here on November 9th, 2023. The road features 4 lanes and no sidewalks.

Nashville has had five deadly hit-and-run crash in as many weeks.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: crosswalks, pedestrian deaths, sidewalks, transportation

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