Nashville mayor unveils transportation upgrade plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has unveiled his “choose how you move” plan for upgrades to the city’s transportation. Nashvillians will vote on the program come November. “Ninety percent of Nashvillians told us through Imagine Nashville that they support investing in public transit and the Choose How You Move Program will get […]
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Nashville city council approves bill on second reading to restrict construction noise | #citycouncil
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Metro City Council passed a bill on second reading that would restrict construction noise in the city. The bill would limit construction sites to working from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. except during June, July, and August when the time would be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. In the […]
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Voters elect new mayor and Metro Council members in 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — This year marked the start of a new era in politics in Metro Nashville and Davidson County as voters elected a new Mayor and Metro Council members. Freddie O’Connell went from being the first candidate to enter the race to the 10th Mayor of Nashville on Sept. 14 after defeating Republican […]
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Nashville mayor confronts antisemitism while championing transparency and city improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville’s new mayor is ushering in a new era of transparency. Freddie O’Connell is meeting with reporters weekly to answer questions and offer observations on what is happening in the city. The mayor revealed Friday he is already under attack for his faith. It’s not something I’ve talked about a great […]
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‘It’s been the honor of my life to serve’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville Mayor John Cooper said goodbye to the city he’s served as mayor since 2019 on Friday morning. Cooper thanked Nashville and said, “It’s been the honor of my life to serve.” “I leave this job with a great deal of confidence in Nashville’s success in the years ahead,” Cooper added. […]
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Nashville mayor weighs in on insurance dispute
Photo illustration: Allie Carl/Axios; Photo: Leah Puttkammer/Getty Images Mayor John Cooper has stepped in to urge Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Humana to resolve a dispute over insurance coverage. VUMC has begun informing patients it will stop accepting Humana’s Medicare Advantage plan on April 1 because of a disagreement over reimbursement rates for medical care. […]
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Mayor John Cooper’s $50M homelessness plan approved by Metro Council
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – While most were sleeping, Nashville’s plan to address homelessness took a giant step forward. Metro council approved the mayor’s plan during Tuesday’s council meeting, which actually ran until about 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The plan proposed half of the $50 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan be directed to […]
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Cape City Council puts airport board recommendation in holding pattern | #citycouncil
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) – Will passengers flying out of Cape Girardeau land in Chicago or Nashville? That is the question before the Cape Girardeau City Council. After a presentation by the Airport Board that recommended a new carrier, Contour, and a new destination, Nashville, the council decided to wait until the next meeting to […]
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