Aug. 17: Sam Davidson Won’t Run; a New Choose How You Move Capital Package; Purple Martins
Sam Davidson tells supporters he will not run for mayor, Choose How You Move announces a new $100 million capital package, major funding news from Metro Parks, and more. The post…
Two Metro Councilmembers Say They Plan to Run for Vice Mayor in 2027
Councilmembers Kyonzté Toombs and Zulfat Suara have announced their intentions to run for vice mayor in 2027. Incumbent Angie Henderson indicated she may "step back," but will…
LISTEN: The Execution of Anthony Darrell Hines
Banner reporter Steven Hale sits down with Steve Cavendish and Mikeie Honda Reiland to talk about Thursday’s execution of Anthony Darrell Hines for the 1985 murder of Catherine…
Tennessee Executes Darrell Hines for 1985 Murder of Catherine Jean Jackson Jenkins
Tennessee executed Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday for the 1985 murder of Catherine Jean Jenkins, ending his 40-year tenure on death row despite his claims of innocence. The…
Nashville Starbucks Employees Strike, Location Closed for the Day
Starbucks baristas held a one-day strike on Aug. 15 to protest unfair labor practices as the coffee giant plans its expansion to Nashville. “No contract? No coffee. No workers? No…
Michael Burcham: Entrepreneur
A connector, mentor and start-up whisperer, Michael Burcham is one of the most influential figures in Nashville’s business ecosystem. The founding president and CEO of the…
Aug. 14: Sen. Charlane Oliver Seeks Reversal; Ethics Complaint Adds to Fairgrounds Speedway Battle
State Sen. Charlane Oliver threatens legal action regarding special session protest punishments, an ethics complaint against Zach Young, a school board member and supporter of…
Aug. 13: CSX Transportation Acquittal; Heat Advisory Extended
A federal jury acquitted CSX Transportation of liability regarding the 2021 Waverly flood. The heat advisory for Middle Tennessee has been extended a second time, and attorneys…
Tennessee’s Political Winds Appear to be Shifting on License Plate Readers
A growing number of Tennessee politicians at the local, state and federal level have voiced opposition to the expansion of automated license plate readers due to privacy and…
Aug. 12: Darrell Hines’ Clemency Bid; Remembering Jamie Isabel; First Day of School
Gov. Bill Lee denied clemency for Darrell Hines ahead of his scheduled execution, former Metro Council member Jamie Isabel died, rising test scores in Metro Nashville Public…
DC Blox Sues Metro Over New Regulations Delaying Data Center Near Nashville Zoo
DC Blox has sued Nashville's Metro government, alleging that the city illegally implemented zoning changes and a moratorium to block its planned data center development near the…
Senator Accuses Blackburn of Declining to Support Subpoenas Over Epstein Financials
A new report by Senate Democrats accuses Senator Marsha Blackburn of refusing to assist in subpeonaing financial records related to Jeffrey Epstein. The post Senator Accuses…
Meet the Women Behind Nashville’s 40+ Double Dutch Subclub
Kimmie Christian founded the 40+ Double Dutch Subclub in Nashville to foster community and connection among local women through the sport. The post Meet the Women Behind…