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The 'almost blood moon," a nearly total lunar eclipse, was visible over Nashville; MNPS funding allows for less spending per student than for those who receive vouchers; unemployment rates in Nashville and across Tennessee were down in July; and Gov. Bill Lee grants clemency to 34 individuals. The post Aug. 28: Lunar Eclipse Over Nashville; Per Student Funding in Public Schools appeared first on…
In the immediate aftermath of her death, efforts to rename Nashville International Airport are underway on multiple fronts. It is an idea on which seemingly everyone can agree, so no one ought to overthink it. The post Don’t Overthink It Nashville, Rename the Airport for Dolly Parton appeared first on Nashville Banner .
A Tennessee lawmaker proposes designating Sept. 25 as "9 to 5 Day" following the death of Dolly Parton, while Mayor Freddie O'Connell appointed Lucy Kempf as an advisor for East Bank development, and Nashville International Airport reported its busiest month ever in July. The post Aug. 27: A Day to Honor Dolly Parton; Mayor Freddie O’Connell Appoints an East Bank Advisor appeared first on…
Tennessee Democrats know their chances of victory are slim, but they hope to narrow the electoral gap in the November gubernatorial race by appealing to disillusioned Republican and independent voters. The post Some Voters are Defecting from Tennessee’s Republican Party; Can Democrats Actually Win Their Votes? appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Tennessee is part of a $17.1 billion national settlement with Meta that ended a federal trial over allegations that Instagram knew its addictive features harmed the mental health of children and teenagers. The post Meta Agrees to $17.1 Billion Settlement, Including $752 million for Tennessee, for Social Media Addiction Claims appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Atlantic Aviation has started building a new terminal and hangar at John C. Tune Airport, the final phase of the Sevier Lake loop trail project has begun at Shelby Park, and former Belmont University baseball standout Matt Beaty announced his retirement from professional baseball. The post Aug. 26: John C. Tune Airport Addition; Shelby Park and Bottoms Trail appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Country music legend Dolly Parton died in Nashville at age 80 on Tuesday, according to an announcement made by her nephew, Bryan Seaver. The post Dolly Parton, Music Star, Actor and Beloved Figure Who Spanned Generations, Dead At 80 appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Lightning 100 is set to relaunch its Live on the Green music series with an Oct. 18 kickoff event at Ascend Amphitheater, featuring Grace Potter and Guster. The post Nashville’s Lightning 100 Plans Return of Live on the Green appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Warner Elementary School principal Janelle Brooks was placed on administrative leave following her arrest in Sumner County on charges of domestic aggravated assault involving her 13-year-old son. The post Warner Elementary Principal Arrested After Alleged Assault of 13-Year-Old Son appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Nashville's Office of Homeless Services reported a 5.4 percent increase in the annual point-in-time homelessness count, Mayor Freddie O'Connell appointed Dhathri Chunduru as senior adviser for housing and local nonprofits prepared a resource drive for families in need. The post Aug. 25: Nashville’s Homeless Count; Mayor Freddie O’Connell Appoints a Housing Advisor appeared first on Nashville…
Two recent arrests in Nashville underscore the rapid rise of the use of generative artificial intelligence to facilitate the sexual exploitation of children online. The post Recent Nashville Arrests Highlight AI’s Role in Online Child Sexual Exploitation appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jerri Green makes her first campaign appearance in Nashville, opposition to a proposed ICE call center in Donelson gets organized, a special master refuses to halt Christa Pike's execution, advocates stage a clemency rally at the state capitol, and more. The post Aug. 24: Jerri Green in Nashville; Policy Possibilities for ICE Call Center appeared first on Nashville…
Nashville churches across the city are adapting their ministries and outreach programs to meet the evolving social and economic needs of their changing neighborhoods. The post ‘All Things Are Become New’: How Nashville Churches Are Adapting to Changing Communities appeared first on Nashville Banner .
The effort to gather signatures in support of a referendum to eliminate auto racing at The Fairgrounds Nashville leads to reports of harassment. Tennessee's unemployment rate hits a two-year low, community town halls on women's healthcare scheduled, a new affordable housing project, and more. The post Aug. 21: Claims of Harassment in Fairgrounds Speedway Ballot Initiative Effort; Tennessee’s…
The Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a permit for Cheekwood Estate and Gardens to build an on-site parking garage amid ongoing legal challenges from local residents regarding the attraction's plans to build a parking garage and develop a new access road. The post Cheekwood Wins First Battle in What Looks to Be a Large War Over Parking and Access appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Banner reporters Steven Hale and Stephen Elliott get together to talk about the Metro Council. First thing’s first, Steven asks Stephen to weigh in on the Titans rebranded raccoon mascot T-Rac. Stephen carefully explains the situation with the Music City Center refinancing and expansion plans. Then they discuss police drones and the start of the […] The post LISTEN: Catch up on All Things Metro —…
The interim director of the Metro Arts Commission will get the job full-time after a narrow vote, an East High School brought a stolen handgun to campus, a medical error at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown resulted in patient injuries and more. The post Aug. 20: Metro Arts Commission Director; a Gun at East High School appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Waymo vehicles in Nashville and elsewhere record audio and 360-degree video while parked in various neighborhoods and business districts, raising privacy concerns due to a lack of clear public guidelines regarding data storage and usage. The post Across Nashville Neighborhoods, Parked Waymos Are Recording You appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver has been named president-designate at the University of Michigan. The Restore Our Fairgrounds Coalition continues its signature drive to amend the Metro Charter regarding the Fairgrounds Nashville speedway. The post Aug. 19: Vanderbilt Provost Gets a New Job; Restore Our Fairgrounds Coalition Rallies Support appeared first on Nashville Banner .
As Nashville families return to school during an era of expanding school choice, the experiences of Camelia Russell and her children highlight both the potential benefits of charter and private alternatives and the financial and systemic barriers that remain for many in Tennessee. The post How One Nashville Family Chose Between Public, Charter and Private Schools appeared first on Nashville Banner…
A 46-year-old woman named Tasha died after she was run over while she slept under a semi-truck trailer at a southeast Nashville Shell station on Monday. The post Her Name Was Tasha: Friends Mourn Unhoused Nashvillian Killed While Sleeping Underneath Semi-Truck appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Metro's chief of operations and performance Kristin Wilson announced her resignation from the mayor's office. Her final day will be Aug. 28. The post Key O’Connell Aide Steps Down From Nashville Mayor’s Office appeared first on Nashville Banner .
An interim report from Mayor Freddie O'Connell's Winter Storm Response Commission recommends an evaluation of the Office of Emergency Management. DC Blox seeks a preliminary injunction against Metro's data center moratorium, and Leatrice McKissack passes away at age 96. The post Aug. 18: Winter Storm Response Commission Report; DC Blox Seeks Injunction appeared first on Nashville Banner .
The Metro Council is set to consider a bill that would restrict Nashville police from using drones except in specific emergency situations following a controversial pilot program. The post Metro Council Considers Limits on Drone Use by Nashville Police appeared first on Nashville Banner .
The Metro Council advanced legislation to refinance Music City Center debt and transfer $300 million to East Bank infrastructure, while also moving forward with a bill regarding MNPD drone surveillance restrictions. The post Nashville Metro Council Advances Drone Restrictions, Music City Funding Bills appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Nashville joined several other jurisdictions in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that withholding grant funding to enforce new election administration requirements violates constitutional authority. The post Nashville Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Withhold First-Responder Grants to Force Election Changes appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Sam Davidson tells supporters he will not run for mayor, Choose How You Move announces a new $100 million capital package, major funding news from Metro Parks, and more. The post Aug. 17: Sam Davidson Won’t Run; a New Choose How You Move Capital Package; Purple Martins appeared first on Nashville Banner .
Councilmembers Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara have announced their intentions to run for vice mayor in 2027. Incumbent Angie Henderson indicated she may "step back," but will wait on a pending Tennessee Supreme Court ruling on the size of the Metro Council and more before she decides. The post Two Metro Councilmembers Say They Plan to Run for Vice Mayor in 2027 appeared first on Nashville Banner…
