Nashville Mayor: Metro Bond Refinancing Saves Taxpayers $60 Million

These savings, which will be realized over the life of bonds, exceed early projections by $15 million.

Nashville Mayor, Police Chief, To Share News About Policing Reforms On Feb. 1

The reforms include strategies for preventing violent crime.

Nashville ranked no. 71 in the nation for fiscal health

Nashville needed $4.3 billion to get out of the red

Nashville Mayor, Sustainability Experts, Meet On Carbon Emissions Reduction

The recommendations heard today could help the city cut local carbon emissions by 80 percent by 2050.

Nashville OEM Issues Updated Multi-Hazard Mitigation Progress Report

Every year a multi-agency planning team reviews plan to reduce long-term risks to the public.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Names Robert Fisher As Deputy Chief Of Staff

Fisher, a Rhodes Scholar, joined Cooper's team last year as his senior advisor for education.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Launches Affordable Housing Task Force

The group will focus on policy, access, financing and land use.

Sexual Harassment Training And Awareness Affidavits Due

Nashville Metro Code requires all vendors with contracts exceeding 12-months and/or $500,000 to provide this training to employees.

Vacancies On Nashville Community Oversight Board Announced

The vacancies will be filled by the Metro Council in February.

Mayor Comments On FEMA's Disaster Declaration Relief Approval For Nashville Due To Bombing

"This is the first step on a long recovery journey, and I want to thank Gov. Lee and our congressional delegation for their support."

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Quarantines After Coronavirus Exposure

His wife, Laura, tested positive for COVID-19 but is currently not exhibiting symptoms.

Nashville Secures $1.5 Million For Charlotte Avenue Project

The goal is to shorten commutes on one of the city's busiest roads.

Sewer Lines May Have Been Damaged Due To Christmas Day Bombing In Downtown Nashville

The overall water and sewer systems are functioning normally.

Medical Issue May Have Contributed Metro Public Works Employee Jerry Snyder's Death

A motorist on Old Hickory Boulevard reported seeing Snyder grab his chest as he lost control of the city truck he was driving.

Nashville Public Works Mourns Death Of Employee

Jerry Snyder, 60, was killed this morning in an on-duty single-vehicle crash while traveling to recycling sites to pick up Christmas trees.

First Latino MNPD Captain To Head Diversity Efforts

“We want to show them that we want to get to know them better,” said Carlos Lara.

Nashville Community Group Holds ‘Public Lamentation,’ Calls On Lee For COVID-19 Relief

“We are dying in a leadership vacuum,” said Dr. Amy Gordon Bono, an internist affiliated with Protect My Care.

Representative Cooper Passes Nashville Flood Prevention Bill

Nashville’s waterway system hasn’t changed in response to Nashville’s massive growth.

Public Notice Of Metro Construction Projects Within Davidison County

The list consists of active or recently active construction projects over one acre in total size during October.

Nashville Mayor Announces Partnership To Construct 100 Megawatts Of Solar Energy In Middle Tennessee

The city will meet the 2025 code mandate for renewable energy by partnering with Vanderbilt University, NES, TVA, and Silicon Ranch Corp.

Metro Council Approves $2M In CARES Funds To Nashville Arts And Culture Nonprofits

Metro Arts, Pathway Lending, to partner on application and distribution process.

Nashville Mayor Signs Green Legislation

Officials say the ordinance improves energy efficiency and safety, reduces utility costs.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Releases Report On Reducing Reliance On Fines And Fees

A new division helps judges identify indigent residents for whom fines and fees should be waived.

Metropolitan Trustee's Office Lobby Closed Until Nov. 9 Due To Potential Coronavirus Exposure

Nashville residents can pay their taxes at First Horizon Bank locations, online, or via mail or drop box.

Mayor Cooper Launches Search For Nashville’s Next Economic Development Director

This expert will work on attracting and retaining quality jobs as well as sustainable and equitable development.

Nashville COVID-19 Cases Rise As Activities Move Indoors

Hospital capacity has reached emergency level, but Mayor John Cooper is not planning another lockdown or shelter-in-place order.

Reminder: Metro Public Works Launches 5 Day A Week Trash, Recycling Collection Beginning Nov. 2

This change is for Nashville's Urban Services District.

'Save Watkins' Loses Suit Against Belmont

A Nashville judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by activists who challenged the takeover of Watkins College of Art by Belmont University.

Nashville Community Oversight Board Approves Report On Use Of Force Consent Decrees

The report was initiated by the COB following protests related to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Davidson County Election Commission Offers Safe Process For Coronavirus-Positive Voters

They can now vote from their cars outside the office.

Public Notice Of Metro Construction Projects Within Davidson County

The following is a list of active or recently active projects over one acre in total size for September 2020.

Cooper Tells NOAH The City Of Nashville Has No Funds For Criminal Reform

When asked, the mayor said he would be open to a criminal reform model that included funding.

Nashville Mayor’s Representative Urges Early Voting

The lines may be long but they are moving quickly, according to Fabian Bedne.

Nashville Mayor Announces Major Donation To Barnes Housing Trust Fund

Regions Foundation of Tennessee’s gift of $250,000 is the first major private-sector donation to the trust fund.

Metro Nashville Cold Weather Overflow Sheltering Plan Announced

The overflow shelter will begin receiving guests when primary community partner shelters reach maximum capacity.

Nashville Police Chief Finalists Announced

The interview panel has also been named.

CARES Act Grants Now Available For Minority Entrepreneurs In Davidson County

Funds will be distributed by immigrant advocacy groups to minority-owned businesses.

Metro Nashville To Adopt 2018 International Building Codes

Passage is expected in November.

Nashville PD Chief 'Disappointed' Coronavirus Protocols Not Followed At Outdoor Religious Event

The police and the city's health department are reviewing Sunday’s event at Public Square Park.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper Launches Hospitality Committee

This 10-person working group will bring firsthand experience with operating businesses and protecting public health during the pandemic.