One-On-One with Representative Jody Barrett
Governor Lee signed a bill that prevents municipalities from instituting their own red flag laws. Barrett sponsored it. Here's what he had to say.
One-On-One with Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti
Two years into his term as the state's attorney general, we sit down with Jonathan Skrmetti about what his office has been working on
Traditional Policing Works, So Why Do We Sabotage It?
Back in February, MNPD began Operation 72, an initiative dedicated to investigating car thefts in Nashville. Since its inception, every poli
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
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
Divine Absence: Justin Jones’s Endless Vacation from Vanderbilt Divinity
Academic deans promised to look into the freshman state rep’s alleged role in covering up sexual assaults. Now, the university seems to be running cover for him.
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
A Nation Reborn
President Nayib Bukele’s Historic Transformation of El Salvador
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