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 J
THE REVOLVING DOOR: MENTAL HEALTH, CRIME, CATCH, AND RELEASE
At November 9, 2023's media roundtable, Mayor O’Connell revealed that the same “loophole” that allowed the Belmont shooting suspect, Sha
ANOTHER TRANSIT REFERENDUM HAS ENTERED THE CHAT
Following last Friday’s media roundtable, Mayor O’Connell indicated he’ll consider a new transit initiative. We’ll find out whether he’ll pu
Who's Marching To Victory?
With two days left of early voting, there’s a strong probability pre-election day turnout will eclipse the nearly 58,000 votes cast during e
The Tale of Two Mayoral Endorsements
Over the last few months, the contrast between our two mayoral hopefuls has become stark and self-evident. O’Connell’s focus tends to be on
METRO PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING PROCESS: Open To Non-Citizens?
Back in January, Metro voted to let residents decide how to spend a chunk of leftover ARPA funding. Since then, 13 steering committee meetin
Runoffs Commence
Early voting for the Davidson County runoffs kicks off today. On the ballot are the mayoral candidates, four council at-large positions, thr
Tonight at Metro Council
It’s the current council’s last meeting. When the body convenes again, there will be at least 18 new faces in the 40-person legislative bod
Are LPRs Here To Stay?
This week, the council will be voting on RS2342 to determine whether the LPR program will become a permanent fixture in Nashville. Though th
Insider, or Outsider? The Mayoral Forums Commence
A Metro council member faces off against a fresh face in Nashville's mayoral race.
The Day The Music Died
According to Councilmember Welsch, 300 people signed up to speak during the public comment period at the council meeting on Tuesday evening.
Last Night At Metro Council
Defer and withdraw were recurring themes during last night’s meeting. The resolution to determine whether the LPR program will become a perm