It’s been two years since state legislators passed a law that would slash the size of Nashville’s 40-member Metro Council. In response, Metro sued. After the city saw some victories in the lower courts, the latest ruling sided with the state — and a smaller council.
Should elected officials be jailed over their votes on sanctuary policies? Lawsuit challenges Tennessee law.
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes local officials who vote in favor of sanctuary city policies.
Nashville’s airport could become ‘Trump International’ under new bill
The proposal from Rep. Todd Warner comes two years after statehouse Republican clashed with Nashville over control of its Airport Authority Board.
Listen: After neo-Nazis target Black children, Nashville comes out to support them
To celebrate national United Against Hate Day of Action, kids got a special visit from Nashville’s major sports leagues.
Profile: Councilmember At Large Zulfat Suara
Zulfat Suara made a remarkable entry into politics in 2019 by winning one of only five at-large seats on the Metro Council, becoming the first Muslim women elected in Tennessee and the first Nigerian woman to hold office in the United States.
Following national trend, Tennessee wants to prevent banks from closing accounts due to political opinions or religious beliefs
A Tennessee bill advancing through the House would prevent financial institutions from discriminating against people and businesses for their religious beliefs, political opinions, speech or affiliations.
‘We should kill them all’: TN Congressman Andy Ogles responds to questions on US involvement in Gaza
U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles of Tennessee is under fire for his comments on the war in Gaza. In a recently released video, Ogles can be seen walking through the U.S. Capitol, as a pro-Palestinian activist questions him on America’s support for Israel’s military.
Nashville’s participatory budgeting process — meant to give residents more say over city spending — is at a crossroads.
For the first time, a Nashville program known as “participatory budgeting” has gone citywide, giving residents a say in how to spend $10 million. But, as residents cast their ballots, the program has encountered several hurdles.
Metro Council introduces a plan to reconstruct Nashville’s Community Oversight Board after state’s effort to abolish it
Five Metro Council members have introduced a plan to reconstruct Nashville’s Community Oversight Board in the wake of a new law to abolish such boards as they currently exist in Tennessee.
The nation reacts to the Tennessee legislature’s expulsion of 2 Black lawmakers
History has its eyes on Tennessee. And so do powerful people — near and far.
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