Bishops Exhort Tennessee's Governor To Stop Executions

With Billy Ray Irick scheduled to die August 9, Tennessee's Roman Catholic bishops wrote Gov. Bill Haslam, asking him to halt executions.

Post-Helsinki, Corker Chides Trump, Calls Pompeo To Hill

"He's having caviar," Sen. Bob Corker said of Vladimir Putin after President Trump's press conference with his Russian counterpart.

Ever Wanted To Address Metro Council? Starting Tuesday, You Can

After decades without one, the Metro Council will implement a general public comment period Tuesday.

August Election Early Voting Ends Saturday In Davidson County

Voters only have a few more days to cast ballots for the August state primaries and county general elections.

Disgraced Nashville Judge Loses Pension

Former General Sessions Judge Casey Moreland, now awaiting sentencing on federal corruption charges, lost his Metro pension Tuesday.

Ex-Metro Councilman Gets Probation

Former Metro Councilman Loniel Greene will serve two years probation after his conviction for coercing a rape and domestic violence victim.

Briley Parts Ways With Top Advisors In Staff Shake-Up

Long-time top mayor's office advisor Rich Riebeling will leave Metro government, Mayor David Briley announced Tuesday.

Investigation Of Embattled TBI Official Heats Up

Nashville's DA is investigating if suspended Acting TBI Director Jason Locke held a gun while talking to his wife.

No Property Tax Increase After Dramatic Council Budget Vote

Acting vice mayor Sheri Weiner broke an early-morning tie, defeating a proposed 50-cent property tax increase.

TBI Director On Leave Amid Affair, Misspending Claims

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's acting director was placed on paid leave Tuesday as allegations of misuse of funds are investigated.

TBI Turmoil: New Director Named, Acting Director Investigated

Gov. Bill Haslam named the former Knoxville police chief to lead the TBI as allegations swirled against the bureau's interim leader.

Neighbors Fight Plan To Sell Edgehill Park

To help fund schools, the mayor's budget proposes selling property that includes a community garden, a historic homesite and green space.

Metro Council Special Election Runoff: Early Voting Set

District 1 voters will make yet another trip to the polls in a runoff for their latest Metro councilmember. Early voting begins Friday.

Nashville Strip Club Sues City Claiming 'Conspiracy'

Nude-dance bar Deja Vu is suing Metro, saying denial of a valet parking permit is discriminatory and violates the First and 14th Amendments.

Nashville Vice Mayor’s Election: Jim Shulman Announces Bid

At-large Councilman Jim Shulman announced his candidacy for Metro Nashville Vice Mayor Tuesday.

Nashville Vice Mayor's Election: Sheri Weiner First In

Councilwoman Sheri Weiner, who has presided over the Metro Council since David Briley's elevation to mayor, is running for vice mayor.

Malcolm X Park? Petition Circulates To Change Hadley Park's Name

A petition is making the rounds to change the name of Nashville's Hadley Park because it's named for a slaveowner, except it may not be.

President Trump Rallies The Faithful With Nashville Stemwinder

President Donald Trump played the hits in Nashville in support of U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s Senate bid.

Watch Replay: President Donald Trump In Nashville

President Donald Trump held a rally at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium Tuesday in support of Marsha Blackburn’s senate bid.

President Donald Trump In Nashville: Trace Adkins To Perform

Country star Trace Adkins will perform at President Donald Trump's Municipal Auditorium rally Tuesday, May 29.

Ex-Nashville Judge Moreland Pleads Guilty To Obstruction, Theft

Former Davidson County General Sessions Judge Casey Moreland pleaded guilty to obstruction and theft charges, avoiding a trial.

President Donald Trump In Nashville: Road Closures Set

Numerous roads around Municipal Auditorium will be closed while President Donald Trump holds a rally Tuesday, May 29.

Nashville Mayoral Election: Briley Drives To Comfortable Win

Incumbent Mayor David Briley cruised to a comfortable victory in Thursday’s special election, avoiding a runoff.

Could Sports Betting Come To Tennessee?

Tennessee lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are mooting ideas to bring sports betting to the Volunteer State.

Downtown Nashville Flood Wall Back On Mayor's Wish List

Mayor David Briley has added the thrice-failed $125 million flood wall and protection plan back to Metro's capital improvement budget.

Early Turnout Paltry In Special Mayoral Election

Fewer than 10 percent of active voters cast an early ballot in the special election for Metro Nashville mayor.

President Trump To Hold Nashville Rally

President Donald Trump will hold a rally at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium May 29, Learn how to attend.

50-Cent Property Tax Increase Proposed By Metro Councilmembers

A group of Metro councilmembers are pushing for a 50-cent property tax increase to address Nashville's unexpected budget woes.

Metro Council Has Plan To Give Raises, But Will It Work?

A group of Metro councilmembers say shifting the city's pension fund will free up money for raises, but the mayor disagrees.

Tennessee Trump Campaign Chief Admits To 1998 Solicitation Bust

Metro Nashville councilman and Trump campaign state director Robert Swope was cited for soliciting prostitution in 1998.

Waffle House Hero James Shaw Jr. Gets Call From President Trump

President Donald Trump called Nashville Waffle House hero James Shaw Jr. Monday to thank him for his "quick thinking."

President Donald Trump To Fundraise For Marsha Blackburn

A big-ticket fundraiser for Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate campaign will feature President Donald Trump.

Ex-Metro Councilman Guilty Of Coercing Domestic Violence Victim

Former District 1 Metro Councilman Loniel Greene was found guilty of coercing a domestic violence victim Wednesday.

Early Voting Starts Friday For Nashville Mayoral Election

Just days after the transit referendum and primaries, Nashvillians can head back to the polls Friday as early voting begins for mayor.

Metro Election Results: Transit Plan Crushed

Metro Nashville voters overwhelmingly rejected the transit plan and its tax increases in the May 1 referendum.

Nashville May 1 Election: What To Know For Transit Vote, Primary

Davidson County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 1, to vote on the big transit plan and tax referendum and in some primaries.

Early Voting Turnout Soars In Nashville Transit Referendum

Nearly 60,000 people voted early in the Metro transit referendum, according to the Election Commission.

Plastic Bag Ban Proposed For Nashville

Two Metro Nashville Councilmembers want to bar stores from using plastic bags.

Could Nashville Tweak The Way It Votes?: Charter Changes Offered

A Metro Councilman is proposing changes to the way special elections are held, introducing instant-runoff voting to Nashville.

No New Jack Tax: Whiskey Barrel Tax Exemption OK'd

Jack Daniel's says it hasn't paid property tax on whiskey barrels since the end of Prohibition, but an audit said it should have.