Fallout Over Weather Modification Bill
Back in January, Sen. Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) and Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) introduced a bill that would ban the release of ch
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Morbid Discoveries Near the East Bank
While following along with the despairing case of Riley Strain, Nashville discovers the underbelly of the Cumberland river.
The Birds and the Bees
This week, while the minstrels remain banished from court, the protection detail for their prison-jacketed friends could be getting an upgra
The Tale of Two State Sovereignty Bills
January 31st was the last day for House Reps to timely file their bills, and February 1st was the Senate’s deadline. As legislators scramble
State Sovereignty Showdown?
The clash between two Tennessee bills may become the genesis of a collaborative effort to fend off federal overreach.
Parking Mayhem
Metropolis plays fast and loose with Music City patrons
THE FALL GUYS: HOW MNPD PLAYS PATSY FOR METRO
“As I took office, Chief Drake expected that we could staff the department to full budget…by the end of this calendar year,” Mayor O’Connell
WAS HALE’S TOXICOLOGY REPORT SUFFICIENT?
A few weeks ago, we reported on a Senate Health and Welfare Committee meeting that took place on January 31st. Andrew Thibault, co-founder o
Justin Jones is Bad at His Job
Aside from garnering national attention, what has Jones done for his constituents in District 52?
THEY’RE TRYING TO PASS WHAT?
Every year, politicians on both sides of the aisle put forward a number of ceremonial, contentious bills. With little hope of passing, most
STEADY STEWARDS: STATE OF THE STATE 2024
“In 2024, and frankly for the remainder of my time in office, I believe our job is to fortify that which has been built over the years, and
INTRODUCING METRO COUNCIL’S PERSONAL LOBBYIST
Theo Morrison, the brains behind Morrison Capitol Strategies, is set to become Metro Council’s lobbyist. Though the council still has paperw
METRO ARTS COMMISSION FILLS FIVE SEATS
Humorously described by Councilmember Parker as having “big ‘this could have been an email’ energy,” 2024’s first council meeting began with
COUNCIL TO VOTE ON FIVE METRO ARTS NOMINEES
After a series of resignations, Nashville’s new mayor has the unenviable task of restructuring the Metro Arts Commission. Five nominees are
STORMWATER PERMIT FEE FOR ALL?
Originally published: 01/22/2024 Tomorrow, the council will hear a resolution to amend the Stormwater Capacity Fee, which took effect on