Phyllis Hildreth will lead Nashville’s new Office of Youth Safety. Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the office’s first director last week.
Three years after making camping a felony, Tennessee lawmakers add more homelessness penalties
In 2022, Tennessee became the first state to make camping on public land a felony crime. A slate of new legislation will further impact people without stable housing.
Most Nashville homes aren’t within walking distance of transit. A new report says zoning reform could add homes and change that.
As Nashville struggles to house its ever-growing population, a new report has proposed a solution: zoning reforms.
Nashville property values rose 45% in four years
Nashville’s property values are up substantially in the latest countywide property reappraisal. The average increase across Davidson County was 45% since the last reappraisal four years ago.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s approval remains strong across party lines, poll finds
While politicians nationwide are seeing a stark partisan divide in their approval ratings, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s is sitting high at 67%.
Metro plans to clear a decades-old Nashville encampment
Nashville’s Office of Homeless Services plans to clear out Old Tent City. The encampment south of downtown near the Cumberland River and Interstate 24 has been a community for unhoused Nashvillians for over 40 years.
Metro Council approves emergency $10M for Nashville General Hospital while settling with ousted CEO
Two significant decisions regarding Nashville General Hospital have been finalized.
Federal cuts hit Nashville’s health department, prompting Metro to weigh further legal action
The Trump administration halted three federal health grants, disrupting measles outbreak efforts and eliminating at least seven positions within Metro’s Public Health Department. Nashville is mulling a legal challenge.
As West Tennessee community pressures Ford for promises, lawmakers curb ‘community benefits agreements’
The Tennessee legislature is looking to curb “community benefits agreements” — binding contracts in which corporations work with neighboring residents to address community concerns.
Viral videos of Nashville dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions
When the COVID pandemic practically shut down Nashville’s animal shelters, a volunteer photographer tried something different to get more dogs adopted. She posted videos to showcase the different dogs’ personalities. Their popularity has led to an increase in both donations and adoptions.
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