Politics Metro Council delays vote on right turn at red restrictions Julianne Akers Updated Oct 7, 2026 Debate to narrow bill leads to deferral; committee discussion to continue in coming weeks
Politics Council OKs Vanderbilt Innovation District, drone restrictions Julianne Akers Updated Sep 2, 2026 Also: Councilmember Olivia Hill elected as president pro tempore; Music City Center refinancing passed
Politics Council advances drone restrictions, Music City Center refinancing Julianne Akers Updated Aug 19, 2026 Legislation moves forward to limit police drones for surveillance use, transfer up to $300 million in tourism dollars to East Bank
Metro government Council approves data center regulations, moratorium Julianne Akers Updated Jul 22, 2026 Also: Mayor’s legislation seeking to use eminent domain to seize zoo-area property advances on second reading
Politics Metro Council to consider Music City Center refinancing Julianne Akers Jul 17, 2026 Mayor’s office files bill to allow Convention Center Authority to transfer up to $300 million to East Bank Development Authority
Politics Council moves forward with data centers crackdown Julianne Akers Updated Jul 8, 2026 Public hearing sees Nashvillians back strict regulations on tech facilities, construction moratorium, mayor's eminent domain legislation
Politics Three data center-related bills set for council consideration Julianne Akers Updated Jul 7, 2026 Legislation focuses on stricter regulations for facilities, 90-day construction moratorium, eminent domain targeting zoo-area site
Politics New Tennessee laws take effect July 1 Julianne Akers, Hannah Herner Updated Jul 1, 2026 Crackdowns on hemp, immigration, AI regulations, religion in public schools among topics involving state’s newest legislation
State government On the Hill: April 20-24 Scene StaffUpdated Apr 24, 2026 During its last week in session, the legislature approved airport takeovers, a Memphis schools takeover and more immigration crackdowns
State government Featured 114th Tennessee General Assembly gavels out of session Julianne Akers Updated May 1, 2026 Immigration, school voucher expansion among the defining issues at the state Capitol in 2026Â
