Nashville received ‘C’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Republican Lawmakers Pass Six Bills Targeting Nashville In 2023

The Metro Nashville Legal Department is expected to file lawsuits against the state to stop the implementation of several of the laws.

New Titans Stadium To Get A Public Hearing Before A Final Vote

The Metro Nashville Council will hold a four-hour hearing on April 25.

“Moral Monday” Event Draws Thousands To Tennessee Capitol

Bishop William Barber joined with Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, for Monday’s event.

Titans Stadium Deal Opponents Slip In Language To Redirect Funds

The Titans and tourist groups are trying to kill an amendment that would redirect some of a ticket tax to the city’s general fund.

Faith Leaders To Hold ‘Moral Monday’ Event At Tennessee State Capitol

They've released an initial version of so-called ‘The Nashville Principles’ outlining their vision for moral governance.

Community-led Police Oversight Boards In Nashville, Memphis, Could End

The Tennessee Legislature is poised to replace them with advisory groups with little power to investigate citizen complaints.

Metro Council Reappoints Jones To House Seat He Was Expelled From

He was sworn in on the Capitol steps and took his seat in House.

Court Injuncton Puts Metro Nashville Council Cut On pause

A three-judge panel ruled the state likely violated the with its attempt to reduce the membership of the Metro Council from 40 to 20.

A National Clergy Rally In Nashville To Follow Expulsion Of Lawmakers

VP Kamala Harris has also scheduled a visit to the city to visit with the two ousted Black state representatives.

FAA Expresses Strong Concerns Over Nashville Airport Board Bill

The bill would change the board’s governance structure, which could impact federal grants and other obligations.

Sexton Equates Nashville's Peaceful Protests To Jan. 6 Insurrection

The Tennessee House Speaker said Thursday's rally against gun violence was "maybe worse" than the attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021.

From Grief To Action In Nashville: Protesters Demand Change

Contrasting sides of the city were on display in the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting.

Clergy Group, Others, File Suit Against State For Metro Council Cut

Several members of the Metro Nashville Council minority caucus are among the other plaintiffs.

Metro Police Chief Backed Secure Gun Bill Before Nashville Shooting

The legislation is designed to stop people from leaving weapons loose in vehicles.

Nashville Magnet School PTO Asks GOP Lawmakers To Kill Beer Board Bill

Hume-Fogg parent organization members have concerns about reducing the oversite of underage drinking laws in the neighborhood.

What Is Going On At Metro Nashville’s Homeless Division?

Solving the homeless problem has become a local political issue, leading to disputes between nonprofit groups and the metro government.

Nashville Sues Over State’s Law To Cut The Council’s Size In Half

The long-anticipated lawsuit over a law to shrink the Metro Nashville Council from 40 to 20 was filed Monday.

New Bill Would Exempt Lower Broadway Bars From Nashville Oversight

Instead, oversight would be given to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

State Lawmakers Will Have To Decide If They Want To Run Nashville

Recent legislation has reduced the size of the Metro Council from 40 to 20 members.

“Slay Hate” Rally Draws Hundreds In Nashville

The event featured appearances by several drag performers and remarks from LGBTQ leaders.

Nashville, Tennessee ranks #63 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Nashville Black Clergy Group Could File Lawsuit Over Metro Council Cut

State Republicans are quickly moving through bills to cut the size of the council from 40 members to 20.

Alice Rolli Enters Nashville Mayor’s Race

Her Republican credentials separate her from the other candidates.

Where Does The Nashville Chamber Stand On Bills Targeting The City?

Their CEO won't say.

Some Fear Nashville Will Be Shortchanged In Governor’s Road Plan

The region that includes Music City and the rest of Middle Tennessee is slated to receive the least amount of money.

State Lawmakers Discusses Giving TSU One Year To Fix Problems

The decision comes after dozens of student complaints spurred a comptroller investigation.

Mayor Cooper, Titans Finalize Agreement For New Nashville NFL Stadium

The Metro Council will have to vote on the deal three times for official approval.

Comptroller Recommends Lawmakers Vacate TSU Board

The report calls for aggressive changes at the Nashville HBCU in response to student housing and scholarship problems.

The NASCAR Race Next Door

Nashville's mayor is pushing for racetrack renovations, but those who live nearby have concerns about noise and traffic.

Nashville Confederate Monument To Stay

The Tennessee Historical Commission on Friday rejected the city’s efforts to move it.

Stockard On The Stump: Could GOP Convention Go Into Titans Stadium?

House Speaker Cameron Sexton says talks are ongoing between Metro Nashville and the RNC to host the 2028 convention.

Tennessee Wildlife Agency Takes Falcons And Prosecutes Their Owner

A Nashville judge characterized the action against Holly Lamar as “egregious,” an “abuse of the law.”

Legality Of Move To Cut Metro Nashville Council Called Into Question

“Metro has to be treated as having the authority of a county government because it does,” said State Sen. Jeff Yarbo.

Commission To Review Nashville Request To Remove Confederate Statue

It is the third request to weigh the fate of historical memorials the Tennessee Historical Commission has received in recent months.

Bill To Limit Metro Nashville Council Sails Through Subcommittee

The proposal would shrink the 40-member council to no more than 20, beginning in 2024.

Bid To Take Over A Sumner County Historic Home Leads To A Lawsuit

“Constitutional Republicans” side with private citizens alleging obsolete planning documents are forcing greenways on the community.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Declines Second Run For Top City Office

Announced mayoral candidates so far are Sharon Hurt, Freddie O’Connell, and Matt Wiltshire, while others are considering a run.

Metro Council Reduction Bill Called Act Of Retribution

The council irritated the GOP-controlled Legislature this summer when it refused to approve a deal to bring the RNC to Nashville.

U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper Bids Farewell After Three Decades In D.C.

He's been known for moderation amid partisanship.