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Brooks, Bobo Advance in Race for Vacant Tennessee House Seat
Democrat and gun control activist Shaundelle Brooks will take on former Republican aide Chad Bobo in the race to fill a seat vacated by District 60 Rep. Darren Jernigan. The Eastern Davidson County district represents the growing Nashville suburbs of Donelson, Hermitage and parts of Old Hickory and could go to either party in November, based on close margins in past elections.
Political group to fight Mayor O'Connell's transit referendum
Ahead of November's vote, Mayor Freddie O'Connell's transit plan has some opposition. A new group has formed to fight the referendum on the upcoming ballot. The Committee Against an Unfair Tax has filed paperwork to create a political action committee, according to Axios Nashville. The group, led in part by...
Road Construction and Lane Closures 8-2-7-2024
August 1 – 7, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures in both directions for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Voucher recipients show improvements, but still underperform their public-school peers
As Governor Bill Lee and lawmakers vow to bring back a statewide school voucher program bill next session, newly released data shows that students who participated in the existing program in 2023-24 made some progress, but still underperform their public-school peers. The program in place now, known as the Education...
‘Women Vote Early’ rally energizes Davidson County
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter, in partnership with 23 local organizations, held a highly energizing Women Vote Early event July 20 at the Metro Office Building. The goal of the event was to encourage women to participate in early voting for the upcoming Davidson County election.
Tennessee Star, TFA appeal decision not to release Covenant School shooter writings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Star and Tennessee Firearms Association (TFA) are appealing a judge's ruling not to release the writings of The Covenant School shooter. In early July, Davidson County Chancellor I'Ashea L. Myles determined a federal copyright act takes precedence over the Tennessee Public Records Act....
Strobel House: Turning housing into homes
NASHVILLE, TN — Among applause and celebration, Nashville welcomed the opening Davidson County’s first publicly developed permanent supportive housing project last week. Strobel House, located at 110 Jo Johnson Avenue, is open and accepting applications from unhoused individuals looking for physical, mental and emotional support. The furnished, modern-looking building currently offers a total of 90 individual living spaces. These living spaces are complete with a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. Many of the people who took part in the construction or funding of the building were in attendance during the opening day ceremony, as well as many of those who will be operating Strobel House’s facilities and services that will be made available to the formally unhoused, including Office of Homeless Services Director April Calvin.
Polls open for state primaries, local general election
Voters can now head to the polls to vote for several state and federal primary races as well as the county's general election. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, and voters are required to go to their designated locations. Voters in Davidson County's District 18 and who are assigned to Precinct 3, which was previously the Belmont Sport Science Center, will now need to vote at the Belmont Curb Event Center. (Find your Davidson location here and Williamson here.)
Judge Calloway to keynote NCRC luncheon
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway has been announced as the keynote speaker of the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) Mediation Matters Luncheon. NCRC will host the annual event on Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. at Hillwood Country Club. A brief program recognizing community heroes Sara...
Davidson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Davidson County!. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and newest to the lineup HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! The Glow Party production features spectacular lasers, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers.
Davidson County New Business Licenses for August 1, 2024
These are the latest business licenses in Davidson County for July 18 to August 1, 2024, from the Tennessee County Clerk. You can find other business license news right here!. If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with the latest developments of new businesses establishing themselves in your local area, or if you are simply curious about the latest start-ups emerging in your town, then this article is the perfect resource for you.
How recycling unused lots in Nashville is addressing climate change
"If it hits a black surface it's going to re-radiate and create heat." Right now, the Compact is looking for any unused surface lot in the county they could depave like the Nolensville Pike lot.
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