A day after the Davidson County Election Commission voted to send an anti-tax referendum to the voters, Metro Nashville and a business group are suing to stop it.
Nashville Will Vote In July On Restrictive Government Petition
On July 27, Nashville voters will get a chance to weigh in on a restrictive government petition. The Davidson County Election Commission set the date last night.
Nashville Property Values Are Up Big In Reappraisal, So Some Will See Higher Tax Bills
Nashville’s booming growth and high demand for real estate have pushed property values substantially higher since 2017.
Nashville Mayor’s Comments About Property Tax Rates Create Confusion
As Nashville undergoes its citywide property value reassessment, the mayor is signaling that a lower tax rate is likely. That’s not unusual, but you wouldn’t have known that from the response online Friday.
Just As Nashville’s Tax Bills Rise, The City’s Relief Program Has Seen Lower Enrollment
Every year when Nashville property owners pay their tax bills, some residents turn to the city for financial assistance.
Two Nashville Property Owners Feel The Crunch of Tax Increase, For Different Reasons
A 34% property tax increase is coming as many Nashvillians are already reeling from the pandemic, causing many to rethink their finances.
Judge Rules Nashville Anti-Tax Referendum Shouldn’t Go Before Voters In A Special Election
The Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act proposed canceling the recent 34% property tax increase, restricting future increases and limiting other city council powers.
Will Nashvillians Get To Vote On Tax Referendum? The Fight Is Heading To Court.
Both the Davidson County Election Commission and the group “4Good Government” are heading to court to try to hash out whether a proposed referendum will appear on a special ballot in December.
WPLN Analysis: How The Pandemic, Protests And Budget Crisis Shaped Nashville Mayor’s First Year In Office
Tornadoes, the COVID-19 pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a controversial budget crisis are just a few of the challenges Nashville Mayor John Cooper has faced in his first year. The through-line of all of these events is the question of who the city serves. WPLN News has a policy promise tracker for residents to […]
Nashville Voters May Decide Metro’s Taxation Authority, Prompting A Warning From Tennessee’s Comptroller
Nashville voters could end up seeing two Metro Charter amendments on a special ballot in December, with major implications for the power of the city council.
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