A $400,000 pilot program from the Nashville Early Education Coalition helps local childcare workers cover the costs of childcare for their own children.

Tennessee is set to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30 for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer, which would be the state's first female execution in over 200 years.

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More than 40,000 migrants chose to live in Middle Tennessee from 2018-25, according to federal data, but federal funding cuts have limited the support they received.

Metro Council deferred second reading of a bill to restrict right on red, pending a community meeting. Convention Center Authority appointees were approved.

Metro Council meets Tuesday to discuss restricting right turns on red, new small business grants, opioid settlement oversight and more.

Federal authorities executed a search warrant involving a Metro employee. A spokesman for the mayor says the person has been advised to retain private counsel.

Documents show that the central figures in an emergency contract Metro quickly executed in 2022 are the same ones facing a federal investigation.

Documents detail allegations that former Metro Water official John Honeysucker misused his role to aid developers currently under federal investigation, others.

Lightning 100 will bring back its Live on the Green music series at Ascend Amphitheater, starting with an Oct. 18 show that features Grace Potter and Guster.

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Churches and faith communities across Nashville adapt to gentrification by tailoring community outreach programs to their changing neighborhoods.

The Board of Zoning Appeals upheld a permit for Cheekwood's parking garage amid ongoing legal battles with Belle Meade Highlands neighbors the project.

Waymo vehicles continue to record their surroundings when they are parked in Nashville neighborhoods and near businesses, sparking privacy concerns among some.

A 46-year-old unhoused Nashville woman was fatally run over by a semi-truck while sleeping under its trailer Monday. Friends recall her life, struggles.

Councilmembers Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara will run for vice mayor in 2027. Current vice mayor Angie Henderson will weigh her options before deciding.

Marsha Blackburn won the Republican nomination for governor, but that's just the tip of the primary iceberg — Banner staff break it down

Republican Charlie Hatcher unseated incumbent Andy Ogles in the redrawn 5th District primary. Hatcher will face Democrat Chaz Molder in November.

Republican Marsha Blackburn and Democrat Jerri Green won their primaries and will face off to be the next Governor of Tennessee in November.

Live results for the August 6, 2026 primary from the Associated Press and the Nashville Banner

Nashville International Airport's automatic license plate readers spark privacy concerns amid access from a wide interest from law enforcement agencies.

Nashville's Metro Council authorized eminent domain proceedings for property near the Nashville Zoo. Vanderbilt Innovation neighborhood plan advanced.

A year after Tennessee replaced its Human Rights Commission, data shows fewer cases opened and resolved under the direction of the Attorney General's office.

New polling shows Sen. Marsha Blackburn's lead in the Tennessee Republican gubernatorial primary narrowing against Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts.

MNPD reissues training on felony camping laws after high-profile arrests in South Inglewood Park, which Mayor O'Connell called a "disappointing" outcome.

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children's expansion is a positive development as Nashville faces and array of challenges to affordable and accessible childcare.

Federal authorities executed a search warrant involving a Metro employee. A spokesman for the mayor says the person has been advised to retain private counsel.

Nashville's Metro Council passed data center zoning laws and a permit moratorium through Dec. 1 after weeks of public opposition to such facilities.

Metro Council meets Tuesday to vote on data center zoning bills, consider the mayor's proposed use of eminent domain and much more.

Belmont University's Thomas F. Frist Medical School faces a two-year delay in accreditation following an LCME probation ruling. Students may disenroll.

A settlement reached in a lawsuit filed by the family of a laborer who died while working on the roof at a Nashville high school has been approved by a judge.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell, who kicked off his 2027 reelection campaign Monday, has reported more than $200,000 in fundraising during the first half of this year.

Incumbent Andy Ogles faces a primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher in a revamped 5th District where Democrat challenger Chaz Molder has family connections.

Many Nashville residents voice concerns over data center development at Metro Council hearing. Bills to restrict data centers advance.

The Metro Council will consider four bills on data center development, including zoning rules and a moratorium, and hear public comment at its July 7 meeting.

West Nashville neighbors sue to stop construction of Cheekwood Estate's parking pavilion, citing traffic volume and zoning regulations.

Tennessee's current lethal injection protocol includes reduced training on IV placement, an issue that caused the state to halt Tony Carruthers' execution.

Metro Council defends call for performance audit of Metro Nashville Public Schools, despite criticism from school board members and questions about funding.

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Former Old Tent City residents reflect on what has happened since Nashville's largest homeless camp was cleared. Many say they are better off now.

Former Old Tent City residents reflect on what has happened since Nashville's largest homeless camp was cleared. Many say they are better off now.

The Metro Council has approved the annual city budget for the coming fiscal year, prioritizing funding for housing, schools, and employee pay.

The Metro Council's second June meeting will focus on the city budget, including Mayor O'Connell's proposal and a substitute option.

Over 150 people voice opposition to data centers at Metropolitan Planning Commission meeting, calling for zoning restrictions and moratorium on construction.

Metro's Contract and Compliance Board faces a leadership transition, delays in establishing procedures, creating uncertainty about its role in worker safety.

The Metro Council rejects the annual budget for the Central Business Improvement District, raising concerns about funding for downtown services.