As the Metro Nashville Council begins its deliberations on the fiscal year 2026 budget, some may be preparing to lobby for a lower property tax rate.

Council members called for a number of actions at the meeting, including redirecting funding in O'Connell's recent budget proposal from the MNPD toward a legal aid fund and ensuring that all city ...

Tennessee is facing a legal challenge over a bill that would penalize local lawmakers who support sanctuary cities.

From there, council members gather community feedback during public hearings, hear directly from city departments with supplementary ... In next step toward budget approval, Nashville Council OKs ...

The Metro Nashville Council has taken another step toward completing its work to pass the city's next budget, approving the city's capital improvements budget for the next six fiscal years.

A new Tennessee law makes it a felony for local officials to vote for sanctuary cities, punishable by up to six years in prison.

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones has filed a bill which would ban law enforcement officers in the state, including ICE agents, ...

Though details are sparse, council members have heard from nearly a dozen anonymous department staffers who allege a "potentially toxic and retaliatory workplace culture." The council approved a ...

Freddie O’Connell, a policy and transit wonk, is under Republican scrutiny for his response to immigration enforcement in his ...

The Metro Nashville Council's public health and safety committee is calling for city actions in the wake of recent ICE activity in the city.

Nashville Council members call for city actions after ICE operation: 'Frustration is palpable' Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean Thu, May 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM UTC ...