Ever since becoming a teacher at Metro Nashville Public Schools, Teneice Kirby had to choose between paying off her student loans or buying groceries. But, with the newly approved teacher raise, Kirby says she can now afford both.
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Answering your questions about Nashville's government, transit, housing and how the city worksA Nashville Landlord And Tenant Struggle With Red Tape While Waiting For Rent Relief
A Nashville landlord and tenant are finally getting some answers on when financial relief will come after waiting since March.
Brick By Brick, Bombing Repairs Advance Along Second Avenue
On Christmas Day, 2020, video footage shows a bright orange fireball flashing across Second Avenue for mere seconds before revealing an irregular path of destruction. Six months later, engineers are still trying to determine the future of some buildings near the blast.
In Nashville, Only 9% Of Applicants For Rental Assistance Have Received Aid
Nashville’s government is struggling to get pandemic financial assistance into the hands of landlords and tenants.
Republican Davidson County Election Commissioners Force Appeal Of Referendum Ruling
In a partisan vote, the Davidson County Election Commission voted Friday afternoon to appeal a court’s decision to kill a July 27 special election.
Nashville Tax Referendum Backers Have No Time To Appeal Court’s Denial
Backers of a referendum to restrain the power of the Metro Council have virtually no time to appeal ahead of the July 27 vote.
Nashville Judge Strikes Down Referendum On City Government
Chancellor Russell T. Perkins struck down a referendum that could have dramatically altered the functioning of Metro government by restricting property tax rates, limiting how much elected officials should get in benefits and making a host of other changes.
How A Nashville Latinx Group Is Pooling Local Resources To Close Gaps Created By Government
A Nashville Latinx group is relieving the financial stress that the COVID-19 pandemic has put on some undocumented residents.
Interview: How Nashville’s Budget Exposes A Legacy Of Race And Respectability Politics
Nashville councilmembers gave lots of praise when the city’s budget passed with little debate last Tuesday. But shouts from activists broke through that enthusiasm.
Nashville Seeks New Public Safety Ideas As Coordinator Seeks To ‘Change The Trajectory’ Of Violence
Grants are opening soon for community groups that have ideas for reducing violence in Nashville, according to the mayor’s office. Ron Johnson, the city’s recently appointed community safety coordinator, is encouraging people to apply.
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