Public Comment

A Twitter Drama in Three Acts

As the RNC debate rages on Twitter, the Mayor’s Office attempts to distance itself from the action. Councilmembers prepare for a pivotal vote…

Jul 2, 2022 • 

Nicole

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June 2022

Why isn't Council standing up to John Cooper?

Council has more power in the budget process than they give themselves credit for. They should use that power to craft a budget that reflects their…

Jun 21, 2022 • 

Nicole

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May 2022

Crime in Nashville isn't at an "all-time high"

Late in the DA race, Myers reaches for outdated, inaccurate talking points.

May 3, 2022 • 

Nicole

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March 2022

Field Position

Burke Nihill confirms that a new stadium will include public financing; Mayor’s Office prepares to sell a billion-dollar stadium to Nashville (and the…

Mar 16, 2022 • 

Eli Motycka

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Steve Glover resigns as CM at-large; Mayor's Office exodus continues

Fanta leaves a few weeks after DiMassimo, leaving Cooper comms-less

Mar 1, 2022 • 

Eli Motycka

1

February 2022

Metro's Bond Academy

The Industrial Development Board is considering issuing $50m in bonds to help elite all-boys school Montgomery Bell Academy refinance expanded athletic…

Feb 15, 2022 • 

Eli Motycka

7

3

December 2021

MNPD Escalates Situations to Violence with Shoot-First Mentality

Police killings result from an institution that promotes violence. These killings are justified by media and shielded from scrutiny. From contributor…

Dec 17, 2021 • 

zach jones

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Planning decides East Bank has Downtown Energy, moves it to D19.

The next decade’s major development corridor will be governed from across the river rather than by surrounding neighborhoods.

Dec 16, 2021 • 

Eli Motycka

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We have more to process

Nicole shares her experience going through, and reflecting on, the resignation of former mayor Megan Barry.

Dec 15, 2021 • 

Eli Motycka

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Lots of stuff on pads

Vice Mayor Jim Shulman's discussions on outdoor homelessness this week misled Nashvillians and left attendees confused and frustrated.

Dec 4, 2021 • 

Eli Motycka

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Tuesday 11/30 Charrette pt. 2

Patsy Cottrell, Jim Shulman, and others share out between prompt 1 and prompt 2.

Dec 4, 2021 • 

Eli Motycka

2

Tuesday 11/30 Charrette pt. 1

Patsy Cottrell, Jim Shulman, Judy Tackett introduce the first discussion prompt.

Dec 4, 2021 • 

Eli Motycka

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