Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly seem to have it out for Davidson County this session. They’ve introduced several bills that would hand over power of local boards to the state, make it harder for Nashville to pay for their convention center, and slice the size of the Metro Council in half.
To tackle Nashville’s affordable housing problem, city names its first director and earmarks more federal funds
Nashville is funneling more money into affordable housing and hiring someone to direct affordable housing across city government.
First draft of new council districts reveal Black Nashvillians are struggling to hold onto power
The first draft of Nashville‘s new council and school board district maps reveal a stark image of displacement. White people now make up the majority of the city’s core, while Black people have butter fingers on places they used to have a strong hold on.
Amazon Incentive Easily Approved, But Not Without Council Airing Concerns
Listen Members of Nashville’s Metro Council expressed reservations about an incentive package for Amazon on Tuesday night, but after an hour of discussion, the council easily approved a grant worth up to $17.5 million. The lopsided vote was 30 in favor and just three against.
Nashville Council Rejects Property Tax Hike, Finalizing Budget That Pinches Schools And City Staff
Listen Nashville will not be raising its property tax. That was the outcome of a tense 4-hour Metro Council debate that ended after midnight early Wednesday — and only after a shocking vote that drew audible gasps from the council.
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