Politics Metro allocates $40.2M in affordable housing effort Julianne Akers Updated 3 hrs ago Barnes Fund grants set to support 14 nonprofits, more than 1,100 homes in what ranks as most robust such effort to date
Politics Officials advance redevelopment of state-owned downtown parking lots Julianne Akers Updated Sep 22, 2026 State Building Commission moves forward with RFQ and budget disclosure waiver for proposed 10-acre project as Democrats express concerns over process
Politics State Building Commission delays vote on downtown parking lot development Julianne Akers Updated Sep 10, 2026 Republican board divided on specifics of RFQ proposal that could conceal budget with disclosure waiver for mixed-use development near the Capitol
Politics Two councilmembers set to run for vice mayor Julianne Akers Updated Aug 18, 2026 Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara announce candidacy for second highest office within Metro government
Politics Council approves Downtown Partnership budget amid concerns Julianne Akers Updated Jun 18, 2026 Metro leaders OK $9 million in funding related to downtown tax district as NDP faces increased scrutinyÂ
Politics Grocery tax cut, housing investments highlight Metro budget Julianne Akers Updated Jun 17, 2026 Council approves $3.8 billion spending plan that includes Barnes Fund funding, grocery tax reliefÂ
Metro government Metro Council Fiscal Year 2027 substitute budget filed Nicolle S. Praino Updated Jun 15, 2026 Budget and Finance Committee Chair Kyonzté Toombs announces changes to mayor's budget based on community requests
Politics What's next after rejection of downtown tax district’s budget proposal? Julianne Akers Updated Jun 5, 2026 Councilmembers criticize Downtown Partnership’s CBID operations, seek improved street safety as $9 million budget prepped for reconsideration
Politics Nashvillians cite housing concerns as final Metro budget vote looms Julianne Akers Updated Jun 3, 2026 More than 100 residents address council, also advocate for funding Nashville General Hospital, childcare initiatives, city employee pay raisesÂ
Politics Council urges NES to delay tree-trimming, denounces state redistricting Julianne Akers May 20, 2026 Also: Early form of Metro budget advances; Childcare zoning legislation approved; Council condemns airport authority takeover