Listen Megan Barry’s resignation as Nashville’s mayor basically ends months of debate about whether to close General Hospital. David Briley pushed back against the mayor’s plans, even before he took over her job.
One Of The Metro Council’s Few Conservatives Rises To Vice Mayor Role
Listen In the shakeup at Nashville’s City Hall, the succession includes the naming of Sheri Weiner as the new vice mayor. As a Bellevue councilwoman since 2011, she’s considered one of the few conservatives on the council, and hasn’t been afraid to ask tough questions of Metro departments.
Mayor Megan Barry Faces Ethics Complaint From Advocates Of Police Oversight
A group of citizens who have advocated for a community oversight board to review claims of police misconduct will file an official ethics complaint later today against Mayor Megan Barry. The complaint questions the potential repercussions of the mayor’s extramarital relationship with a police officer, Sgt. Rob Forrest, including her ability to act as an […]
After Close Vote, Nashville Council Decides To Investigate Megan Barry With Special Committee
Listen Not since 1974 has the Metro Council investigated a mayor with a special committee — but a decision on Tuesday that passed by the minimum number of votes means that Megan Barry will face such scrutiny.
FBI Reassures Nashville’s Jewish Community About Efforts To Track Down Bomb Threats
Listen Law enforcement agencies reassured community members Wednesday night that they are working hard to keep Jewish organizations secure and track down the origins of threats. Nashville’s Jewish Community Center hosted the discussion after it received three bomb threats since the beginning of January.
Google Fiber Goes To Final Vote In Nashville, But A Lawsuit Is Waiting
Listen A complicated and feisty Metro Council debate led to a surprisingly clear vote on Tuesday night — with the council voting assertively in favor of a “One Touch Make Ready” policy to govern how companies attach high-speed internet cables to utility poles. The procedural vote — a second of three required for passage — […]
Nashville Affordable Housing Bill Advances, But Opposition Intensifies
Listen Nashville’s proposal to encourage construction of more affordable housing units took a step forward Thursday. More than 100 residents, officials and business leaders shared opinions, and the Metro Planning Commission voted in favor of a plan known as “inclusionary zoning.”
Explaining Nashville’s Affordable Housing Proposals In 90 Seconds
Affordable housing — it’s the subject Nashvillians cannot hide from in the past year, with widespread thinking that something should be done about rising prices and changing neighborhoods. Now, after months of study, several proposals are on paper and ready to be debated.
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
To Pay Staff And Care For The Poor, Metro General Hospital Seeks Emergency $10 Million
Listen Nashville’s “safety net” hospital for the poor is facing another financial crisis. Now Metro General Hospital at Meharry is asking the city for emergency funding of $10 million.
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