Legislature Tweaks DUI Law to Avoid Federal Funding Loss

Lawmakers overwhelmingly approve changes to Tennessee's DUI law that will restore $60 million in federal road funding.

State Legislature Vets Airbnb Regulation

Wanting to avoid a "hodgepodge" of local rules, a statewide tax on short-term rentals may be in the works.

Nashville Approves Milestone Affordable Housing Initiatives

A new grant program and "inclusionary zoning" are designed to stem the tide of rising rents.

Pot Decriminalization, Google Fiber Pole Proposal Clear Crucial Council Hurdles

"One Touch Make Ready" and a reduction in the penalty for possession of small amounts of pot pass critical second reading.

Governor Bill Haslam Calls Special Legislative Session to Save $60M in Federal Highway Funds

After the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Tennessee out of compliance, the state faced the loss of $60 million on October 1.

Tennessee-based 'White Lives Matter' Declared Hate Group By Southern Poverty Law Center

SPLC says "White Lives Matter" is a racist response to "Black Lives Matter" and has ties to the more established Aryan Renaissance Society.

Governor Haslam Just Says No To Pot Decriminalization

Bill Haslam declares he is "not a fan" of Nashville and Memphis efforts to reduce pot penalty.

Pole Positioning: AT&T Expects to Sue If Nashville Grants Google's Utility Pole Wish

Telecom giant argues the city can't regulate its poles.

Mayor Asks For Deferral on Proposed Nashville USD Expansion

In a letter to the Planning Commission, Mayor Megan Barry says she doesn't want to force anyone into the higher-tax USD.

Parties At an Impasse In Nashville High-Speed Internet Utility Pole Squabble

Metro officials say NES, AT&T, Comcast and Google could not find common ground on pole problem

Tim Kaine To Headline High-End Fundraiser in Nashville Tuesday

Former mayoral hopeful and powerful Democratic bundler Bill Freeman will host Hillary Clinton's running mate.

Broader Services, Higher Taxes Could Be Coming To More Than 70,000 As Metro Eyes Urban Services District Expansion

Planning Department says it's time for broader services to more areas, but homeowners can expect a tax increase.

Interview Recordings Shed Some Light, Raise More Questions On Shooting of Former Councilman Loniel Greene

Recordings answer some questions, but prompt others, as shooter is sentenced to probation.

Nashville Transit Proposal Would Connect Mid-State, Cost $6 Billion

Report says the region must prepare for massive change.

Pot Proposal Passes Procedural Pro Forma

Metro Council gives the initial OK to a bill drastically reducing the penalty for simple possession of marijuana.

Petition Seeks to Keep Strip Club Out of Midtown Nashville

Local businesses and residents try to keep Deja Vu from moving to Church Street

Nashville May Decriminalize Small Amounts of Pot

Metro Council to consider ordinance creating drastically lower local penalty for possessing less than a half ounce of marijuana