Posted on: September 12, 2023
Rutherford County will gain a $20.3 million solid waste transfer station to drop off collected waste before hauling it out, officials recently decided.
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Posted on: August 30, 2023
Some cities are made for walking, but Nashville and Memphis aren't, according to a recent pedestrian safety study.
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Posted on: August 16, 2023
Applications are being accepted from member jurisdictions and transportation agencies located within Davidson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Eligible projects include ITS, electrification upgrades, vehicle to vehic...
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Posted on: July 12, 2023
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce announced the Department’s EDA is awarding a $2M grant to the Greater Nashville Regional Council to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) serving small businesses in counties throughout Middle Tennessee.
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Posted on: June 26, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A number of laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly will take effect starting Saturday, July 1. Here are some of those laws compiled by News 2.
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Posted on: June 19, 2023
The mayoral forum on July 11th will kick off early voting and focus on how the mayoral candidates will address transportation issues in their term.
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Posted on: May 12, 2023
A recent survey ranked Nashville's bus and train system among the least used among the biggest cities in the country. On the heels of that survey, CM Angie Henderson noticed how few bus stops have shelters.
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
Murfreesboro residents could pay $9.50 for monthly trash hauling per cart by July if elected officials agree to $2 increase. Commercial property owners may see a $5 monthly increase for a new bill of $35 per trash cart by July.
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Posted on: May 4, 2023
Nashville Mayor John Cooper wants to spend $15 million accelerating the creation of a rapid-transit route connecting downtown and Nashville International Airport.
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Posted on: April 3, 2023
The Tennessee Dept of Transportation, the Tennessee Dept of Health, and the U.S. Department of Transportation have all announced grant programs to support investments in local communities.
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides nearly 83% more competitive funding over five years for transit on Indian Lands and Alaska Native villages.
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Posted on: March 23, 2023
The proposal, which still must clear the House, includes a public-private partnership plan to create toll lanes, which the Lee administration calls "choice lanes."
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Posted on: March 13, 2023
The Transit Alliance has launched a series of community listening sessions, Transit Together, partnering with existing nonprofits like Urban Housing Solutions, Civic Design Center, Walk Bike Nashville, Great Nashville Realtors and others.
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Posted on: March 2, 2023
GNRC is seeking public review and comment on Amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – The TIP is a short-range program of grants made available to roadway and transit projects across the Nashville metropolitan area.
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Posted on: February 16, 2023
No lawmaker is denying it – Tennessee is seeing unprecedented growth.
“If we keep growing in the way we’re growing right now, we’re going to be totally bottlenecked and gridlocked in 10 years,” Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson said.
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Posted on: February 8, 2023
Sen. Heidi Campbell is one of many lawmakers across the state who’s been pushing for more passenger rail services to come to Tennessee.
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Posted on: February 2, 2023
A Tennessee Department of Transportation official says commuter rail service from Memphis to Ford's BlueOval City campus a possibility.
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Posted on: January 23, 2023
Industry experts, activists and Metro councilmembers alike have noticed that a new plan to replace the Broadway viaduct doesn’t look new at all.
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Posted on: November 18, 2022
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reveals it takes an average of 15 years to finish a road project. Both state leaders and TDOT said that the wait time is unacceptable.
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Posted on: October 31, 2022
GNRC is seeking public review and comments the FY2023-26 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – The TIP is a short-range program of grants made available to roadway and transit projects across the Nashville metropolitan area.
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
Metro Nashville Planning Commission unanimously adopted staff's 136-page Imagine East Bank vision plan to expand downtown across the river in a cheerful Thursday afternoon special meeting.
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
Anyone who lives in Nashville can tell you how hard it is to get around town without a car. But, trying to bike to work or school can be dangerous or downright impossible in the city.
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Posted on: September 26, 2022
Driving through Nashville’s East Bank area, just across the river from downtown, can feel like a maze and a mess. Sprawling parking lots for Nissan Stadium, smoke in the air from a scrapyard incinerator and little in the form of pedestrian amenities.
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Posted on: September 23, 2022
It's a massive undertaking that will affect drivers near the Nashville airport for years: The TDOT is moving Donelson Pike. By 2027, a brand new interchange will get drivers smoothly into Nashville International Airport from the east.
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
On this episode of MorningLine, Nick Beres talks with Michelle Lacewell and Sara Fowler from the Greater Nashville Regional Council about the services that GNRC provides for senior citizens and their caregivers in our area.
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Posted on: September 16, 2022
Gallatin Senior Citizen Center was recently awarded an $8,000 grant provided by the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability.
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Posted on: August 26, 2022
Recent data shows that Middle Tennessee counties are among those with more than a 25% growth across the state since 2010.
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
The first draft of "Imagine East Bank: A Vision Plan for Nashville's Next Great Neighborhoods" paints a picture of a future downtown riverfront brimming with dazzling luxury towers, park plazas and clusters of restaurants and shops.
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
City planners want to redevelop hundreds of acres along the East Bank and Cumberland River to become the biggest redevelopment project in Nashville's history.
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
Growth trends continue to be a big topic in Maury County, and the latest is bringing more residential, commercial and industrial projects to two key areas with remaining acreage. There is a growing need to address traffic issues and infrastructure.
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
The TN Dept of Economic & Community Development (ECD) has announced that Round 2 of Site Development Grant applications is now open. This grant program is designed to help Tennessee communities attract industrial development by increasing the marketab...
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Posted on: July 12, 2022
WeGo Transit riders can now weigh in on proposed changes to the service in Nashville. The public comment period will run from July 12 through August 2. There will be six public meetings about the proposals.
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Posted on: July 7, 2022
New efforts are underway to make some roadways safer for pedestrians. Metro Council approved a resolution accepting a grant to make improvements in four areas in Nashville. The resolution means more than $1 million will go toward making improvements.
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Posted on: June 28, 2022
A series of public meetings begin this week for citizens to provide input on a Dickson County comprehensive growth plan. Local municipalities taking part in the growth plan are the City of Dickson, Burns and White Bluff.
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Posted on: June 22, 2022
Drivers in the Volunteer State can now report potholes and other maintenance issues directly to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
Middle Tennessee is an area that is constantly growing and according to the United States Census Bureau, one city in the region was among the top for population growth — and it's not Nashville.
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Posted on: May 5, 2022
The Nashville Department of Transportation wants you to weigh in on ways to make traffic a little easier to manage downtown including some of Metro Center, East Bank, North Nashville and The Gulch.
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Posted on: May 4, 2022
New data estimates from state researchers show more people are moving out of Nashville-Davidson County than are moving in. The data shows around 14,000 fewer people moved into Davidson County than moved out.
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
PlanRutherford announced today the scheduling of 4 meetings dealing with the county’s continued growth. The series of meetings will provide the framework for development in unincorporated Rutherford County
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
Rep. Jim Cooper, D-TN announced Friday that Tennessee will receive nearly $140 million in additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide more transportation options, ease congestion and reduce carbon pollution across the state.
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
A preservation fund and building campaign focused on raising $350,000 over the next 18 months for the Promise Land Historic Site was recently announced by Serina Gilbert, chair of the Promise Land Heritage Association board.
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Posted on: April 19, 2022
According to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, housing is “unaffordable” in most Middle Tennessee counties. “Home prices in Nashville have gone up 24% over the past year, and that’s one of the highest in the nation.”
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Posted on: April 11, 2022
A resolution regarding outside trash entering the Rutherford County landfill was introduced Thursday. The bill will prohibit the acceptance of trash from outside counties, including Davidson County.
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Posted on: April 5, 2022
On 65 acres of mostly undeveloped land off West Trinity Lane sits the future of North Nashville. After years of little to no movement, the wheels are turning on what will be a $2.5 billion development.
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
An interactive theme park with attractions inspired by stories and books is coming to Middle Tennessee. Hendersonville is one of three locations for the park to possibly lay down roots. Wilson County is also being considered.
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Posted on: March 31, 2022
WeGo Public Transit officially opens the Hillsboro Transit Center. It features covered bus bays, ticket machines, real-time bus info, a climate-controlled waiting room, phone charging stations, Wi-Fi, ticket vending machines, and more.
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Posted on: March 24, 2022
New analysis from the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) shows the state could grow by nearly 1 million people over the next 20 years with the population reaching 7.87 million by 2040.
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Posted on: March 10, 2022
“The state legislature gave a special authority to the cities and the counties to have control over their own land use planning, and the city wants to exercise that authority that they were given 30 plus years ago” said Elizabeth Murphy, a consultant.
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Posted on: March 1, 2022
GNRC has scheduled a public hearing to present a draft of the federally required Area Plan on Aging and Disability to community members, elected officials, and regional stakeholders on March 8 and March 16, 2022. Share your issues and concerns w...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
Iron Galaxy Studios, LLC announced Wednesday an investment of $950,000 to establish a new video game development studio in Nashville.
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
Nashville's transportation department has released a five-year plan to improve the city's bikeways and sidewalks.
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Posted on: February 22, 2022
In Tennessee, folks are pushing for Amtrak to expand to other destinations in the state. “Amtrak wants to be in Tennessee and they’re open to any and all routes as long as they make sense,” said Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D-Nashville).
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Posted on: February 18, 2022
Chick-fil-A is bringing its fourth U.S. distribution center to Tennessee. The company selected Antioch as the location for the new facility that's expected to begin operations later this year. It will create 45 new jobs over the next five years.
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Posted on: February 8, 2022
Stacker compiled a list of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cities are ranked by the highest population growth from 2010 to 2020.
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Posted on: February 7, 2022
WeGo Public Transit is launching a new way for people to pay for public transportation. It's a tech upgrade that lets people pay for fares using re-loadable cards and a smartphone app. The change is meant to make things more convenient for people.
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Posted on: January 31, 2022
GBT Realty Corporation will build Eden House, a luxury for-sale condominium building 16-stories high with 111 units and retail space on the ground floor similar to what can be experienced at the Vertis next door. Completion in 2023.
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Posted on: January 28, 2022
PennyMac Financial Services, a consumer direct lending business, will invest $3.9 million to create a new mortgage origination center in Franklin. The expansion will bring more than 300 new jobs.
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Posted on: January 27, 2022
The Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency needs volunteers for its upcoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman program volunteer training certification in Sumner County.
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Posted on: January 26, 2022
Fiberon officials announced today the company will establish new manufacturing and distribution operations in Columbia, Tennessee. Fiberon, a subsidiary of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., will create 310 new jobs over the next five years.
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Posted on: January 25, 2022
A direct connecting route from Highway 96 to Interstate 840 in Dickson, a topic that’s been discussed for a decade, is still being studied by state officials and a preliminary plan exists, according to the county mayor.
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Posted on: January 25, 2022
Mayor John Cooper's senior adviser for transportation and infrastructure Faye DiMassimo is leaving Nashville to move back to her home city of Savannah, Cooper confirmed Tuesday. DiMassimo has steered Nashville since her appointment in October 2019.
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
Nashville's new traffic management center will be entirely funded by a federal grant, Mayor John Cooper announced Thursday. The state awarded the $3.65 million grant with no local match required. Metro Council must approve the grant.
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Posted on: January 14, 2022
The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and the mayor's office released the first draft of the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan. Residents can provide feedback up until Feb. 4.
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Posted on: January 14, 2022
Tennessee will soon receive $302 million in funding from the Department of Transportation to repair, upgrade, protect and construct bridges across the state.
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
REI, the specialty outdoor retailer headquartered near Seattle, will establish a new distribution center in Lebanon. The move by the nation's largest consumer co-op will create more than 280 jobs.
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Posted on: January 5, 2022
For Davidson County residents renewing their vehicle registration, the days of waiting in line for emissions testing will soon be over. The county will discontinue emission testing requirements as of Feb. 4 after a unanimous Metro Council vote Tuesday.
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Posted on: December 23, 2021
Mayor John Cooper on Monday announced the hiring of a director of housing as part of city efforts to solidify Nashville's approach to housing policy. Angela Hubbard will take the reins of the newly formed Housing Division on Jan. 3.
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Posted on: December 21, 2021
As of Tuesday, Nashville is temporarily halting curbside recycling service during the season that people produce the most trash — think extra cardboard boxes — is not something city officials take lightly.
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Posted on: December 20, 2021
The Des Moines-based supermarket chain, Hy-Vee, intends to expand into four new states and build its third distribution center in Nashville, opening more than 20 new stores in the next four years.
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Posted on: December 15, 2021
Brentwood's newest city playground is ready to take shape at Granny White Park. Miles Together Playground, a play space designed for children of all physical & intellectual disabilities, will begin construction in early 2022 to open that summer.
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Posted on: December 10, 2021
The city of Murfreesboro announced on Thursday that Legacy Sports Tennessee will construct a multi-use sports and entertainment facility that will bring jobs and ongoing tourism dollars. Legacy Sports Tennessee is slated to open in 2024.
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Posted on: December 9, 2021
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the expansion of a partnership to improve access to affordable housing and the services that make community living possible.
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
DPR Construction in partnership with Facebook has launched a workforce development program, Hardhat in Hand, at the Gallatin Data Center.
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
The future of Second Avenue will feature a life-size mural of the street's historic buildings, expanded sidewalks and a restored tree canopy. Nashville Mayor John Cooper revealed details of the first phase of Second Avenue's reconstruction Wednesday.
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
Gallatin is seeking a grant to build a portion of greenway that will eventually connect the city with Hendersonville. The Gallatin City Council approved a resolution in support of applying for a grant from the TDOT's Transportation Alternatives Program.
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
Work is expected to start in December on a new 189,350 square foot building for a luxury motor coach services company in Lebanon that will create 70 jobs paying an average of $72,400 annually.
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
The Nashville Department of Transportation plans to resurface Jefferson Street from 12th Avenue North to Rosa L. Boulevard starting this week. They will begin casting adjustments, milling the following week, and then the start of the repaving.
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
Construction projects and developments are popping up across Nolensville, and Mayor Derek Adams has plans to continue expanding. At Thursday night’s commission meeting, several residents publicly addressed issues the development could cause.
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Posted on: December 7, 2021
Tyler Cauble of Hamilton Development, along with local investor Bruce McNeilage, just announced Solo North, a condo project featuring more than 60 units in Buena Vista. Homes will range from 625 to 900 square feet. The project is deemed “affordable,”
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Posted on: October 5, 2021
Mayor of Gallatin Elected President of Regional Council, Smyrna Mayor Honored for Coordinating Transportation PlansGNRC adopts budget, celebrates regional impact, and honors leaders at Annual Meeting
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Posted on: September 1, 2021
Jackson Farm is the name submitted on the preliminary master plan for the development on just under 140 acres off both sides of Bill Moss Road and just east of Interstate 65. The name is pending, according to Koby DuMont of Safe Harbor Development.
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Posted on: August 18, 2021
State officials and Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) on Wednesday formally announced the company's planned 1 million-square-foot distribution facility in Clarksville employing 500 full-time workers.
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Posted on: August 17, 2021
A plan to build 205 single-family homes and 87 townhomes in Millersville with a commercial piece has been submitted to the city.
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Posted on: July 19, 2021
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Office of Mobility and Accessible Transportation is seeking participants for a focus group that will assist in refining the goals and objectives for the Office’s Strategic Plan for access to transpor...
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Posted on: July 12, 2021
Murfreesboro officials want to discover if trash can viably be converted to energy instead of dumped at Middle Point Landfill.
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Posted on: June 30, 2021
The industrial park that sits on property once part of the original Nashville Superspeedway will grow. Panatonni Development Company bought about 378 more acres from two owners for its development named Speedway Industrial Park.
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Posted on: June 24, 2021
According to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there have been 620 deaths in the first half of 2021. In the first six months of 2020 there were 492 deaths and there were 500 during the same period in 2019.
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Posted on: June 20, 2021
Japanese-owned spring manufacturer Advanex Americas is making a $17 million investment in Robertson County, relocating the company's headquarters and manufacturing operations from California to White House.
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Posted on: May 28, 2021
From a lawsuit over the rejected expansion of a landfill in Nashville to the protracted political battle over closing the landfill in Murfreesboro, the urgency of Middle Tennessee’s trash crisis has increased in intensity in recent months.
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Posted on: April 28, 2021
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for ...
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Posted on: April 16, 2021
Tennessee is cheering on Amtrak's ambitious U.S. expansion plan and pledging to partner on new passenger train routes across the state.
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Posted on: February 18, 2021
Mayors and Transportation Officials Adopt Update to Regional Transportation Plan
The update allocates more than $10.5 billion in anticipated federal grants and matching funds to Middle Tennessee projects between 2021 and 2045.
On February 17, mayors and tra...
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Posted on: February 16, 2021
GNRC staff is continuing to work remotely, however, due to weather our office is closed. Those looking for information about Aging and Disability Services can call our Helpline at 615-255-1010 or 866-836-6678.
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Posted on: February 8, 2021
A recording of the presentation from the Feb. 4 Public Workshop is now available. Members of the public are encouraged to review and provide feedback. Follow up small group sessions have been scheduled for additional conversations to gather feedback.
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Posted on: January 26, 2021
Regional Transportation Plan Released for Public Review, Adoption Hearing Set
Area residents and businesses encouraged to provide feedback on proposed transportation investments
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Posted on: January 25, 2021
A state review board is scheduled to vote this week to determine if the Lonesome Historic Site in Burns will be considered for the National Register of Historic Places.
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Posted on: January 21, 2021
There was compromise and civil discourse among Hendersonville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen as discussions got underway last week on the creation of a new Chief of Operations for the city.
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Posted on: January 19, 2021
Nashville International Airport is in the midst of a feverish construction schedule, readying itself to host its largest crowds ever -- even as traffic has crashed to all-time lows.
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Posted on: January 12, 2021
A group of 21 Nashville affordable housing leaders and advocates will convene later this month to begin preparing recommendations for next year's budget, at the mayor's request.
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Posted on: January 6, 2021
Amazon will infuse more than $2 billion into the three communities hosting its new headquarters locations to develop affordable housing, company officials announced Wednesday.
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
Second Avenue will remain closed indefinitely after the devastating Christmas morning bombing as city officials continue to comb through the rubble, assessing damage and looking for more evidence.
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Posted on: December 16, 2020
Nashville officially has a plan to upgrade its bus system, extend sidewalks, repair streets and add modern technologies to improve traffic flow. Now the city just needs to find $1.6 billion to pay for it over the next decade or so.
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Posted on: December 9, 2020
Nashville Mayor John Cooper's proposed vision for the city's transportation networks into 2030 and beyond was dismantled by council members ahead of a vote next week.
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
Greater Nashville Regional Council Announces 2020 Local Government Award Recipients for Excellence in Public Service
Today, the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) announced the recipients for its annual Local Government Awards. The award program rec...
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Posted on: December 7, 2020
Electrolux's nearly $300 million expansion of its Springfield cooking manufacturing facility, complete with a 60-foot-wide underground tunnel, new factory and warehouse, is slated to open late next year.
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Posted on: December 5, 2020
A plan to build 240 apartment units and 90 townhomes has been approved in White House, adding to the ongoing flurry of residential building projects taking place in and around the city.
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
The City of Dickson is closing the Dickson Senior Center again to “protect one of the most vulnerable populations." Dickson Mayor Don Weiss Jr. said the decision was made as COVID-19 cases have spiked in recent weeks in Dickson County.
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
Widening Interstate 40 and State Route 109 and a new traffic light system on West Main Street and U.S. 231 are among ongoing or planned road projects in Lebanon and eastern Wilson County.
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Posted on: November 19, 2020
The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) received $2.49 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for CARES Act Recovery Assistance to lend to small businesses that have been adversely impacted b...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
Tennessee Department of Transportation broke ground on Tuesday on the State Route 96 widening project, which will stretch from Arno Road to Wilson Pike.
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Posted on: November 6, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville is going green with a new ordinance that updates building codes and energy standards.
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Posted on: September 18, 2020
SmileDirectClub will invest $34 million into a new manufacturing facility in Columbia, bringing 600 new jobs to the area. The new plant will allow the oral care company to expand its manufacturing capabilities for its clear aligners.
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Posted on: August 14, 2020
Gov. Lee Announces Expanded Small Business Relief; New Relief Programs for Agriculture, Tourism, and Workforce Development
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced today new and expa...
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Posted on: August 12, 2020
Amazon will lease buildings in Wilson and Rutherford counties that will be used as delivery stations, which the company expects to create “hundreds of full-time and part-time jobs."
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Posted on: August 12, 2020
Construction is underway on an $800 million Facebook data center northeast of Nashville that will take up to three years to build and cover nearly 1 million square feet. The center will create 100 high-paying jobs.
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Posted on: August 4, 2020
A Metro Nashville committee charged with distributing $121 million in federal funds made rent and mortgage assistance one of its first orders of business.
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Posted on: July 31, 2020
Nashville Public Works employees will take over more trash routes starting this week as complaints of inconsistent pickup by the city's contractor intensify.
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Posted on: July 29, 2020
The city’s vision to create its own bustling downtown square is prepping to enter its first phase of development, now known as Kedron Square. The sprawling multi-use development has an estimated 10-year construction timeline.
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Posted on: July 9, 2020
Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Adrienne Battle is expected to announce today that all students will start the academic year remotely as coronavirus cases continue to mount.
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Posted on: July 8, 2020
Metro Councilmembers passed an ordinance overnight that allows businesses to be run out of homes with some restrictions. The ordinance, BL2019-48, lifts regulations on home-based businesses and defines a home business.
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Posted on: July 2, 2020
A free webinar provides a lot of information about recycling in Nashville. "The biggest takeaway is when in doubt, throw it out," said Waste Reduction Program Specialist Jenn Harrman, who leads the Public Works webinar.
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Posted on: July 2, 2020
Mayor John Cooper announced Nashville will move back into a modified version of Phase Two of the city’s road to reopening plan. “Beginning Friday, July 3rd, and for the next several weeks at least, Nashville will revert to a ‘Phase 2 with modifications’
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Posted on: June 25, 2020
Good news for some 100,000 drivers that commute on Interstate 440 every day. Construction is finally complete. Although it seemed like a lengthy project, they are actually a month ahead of schedule.
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
June 15 is designated as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Most of us are aware of child and domestic abuse, but did you know that elder abuse and exploitation is a growing and under-reported problem? The shocking truth is that in the majority of elder abu...
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Posted on: May 26, 2020
Mayor Perry Keenan of Pleasant View has announced that he will not be running for a third term as Pleasant View Mayor.
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
Our region is recognized for our economic vitality and quality of life. Nashville Region’s Vital Signs is a collaborative process led by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce that allows us to identify what’s working and forecast emer...
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
The city of Murfreesboro has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to keep Rover buses rolling as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Posted on: May 14, 2020
The largest insurer in the state will make telehealth services a permanent part of their coverage. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the first insurance company in the state to make the switch.
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Posted on: April 21, 2020
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSARTS BUILD COMMUNITIES (ABC) GRANT
Grant applications are now being accepted online!
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
By now, households across the U.S. should have received an invitation in the mail to complete the 2020 census. April 1 is Census Day -- a day meant to remind people to fill out their census as soon as possible. Go to www.2020census.gov
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Posted on: April 1, 2020
ARTS BUILD COMMUNITIES (ABC) GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
The ABC grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to art experiences, and enhance our communities through cultural art. The Greater Nashville Regional Council...
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Posted on: March 23, 2020
GNRC is open for business but modifying how we support our programs according to local, State and Federal direction. Please continue to check this site for updates on meetings and services as we continue to adapt to a mostly virtual workplace.
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Posted on: March 13, 2020
The Williamson County Regional Planning Commission voted, 9-2, to approve the Williamson 2040 Land Use Plan, following nearly two hours of public comments.
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
Power has been restored to our main office and we are open. We have limited phone service but are able to support our Information and Assistance Hotline.
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Posted on: March 9, 2020
In his state of the city report, Mayor Jason Cole said more than 500 new jobs have been created in the past year. The city's growing white-collar jobs blend well with the established blue-collar workforce, officials said.
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Posted on: March 5, 2020
Our office is not yet operating at full capacity due to the power outage at our main office. It is best to contact staff members through email. Visit our volunteer page for opportunities to help your neighbors.
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Posted on: March 4, 2020
Due to the recent storm damage, we are not able to perform all business functions. For more information please call 615-862-8855
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Posted on: February 27, 2020
Tennessee Department of Transportation officials said a lot of progress has been made in the year since crews broke ground on the massive I-440 construction project. It is scheduled to be completed in August, 2020
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Posted on: February 24, 2020
Nashville's job market is hotter than ever before, according to a new ranking released by Wall Street Journal that put Music City as the second-hottest job market in the Country. Nashville rose to the No. 2 spot from the year before.
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Posted on: February 20, 2020
The population in Nashville grew faster than any other region of the state that has made it one of America's fastest-growing cities since 2012. But, newcomers, drawn by a fast-growing job market, are increasingly settling just outside Davidson County.
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Posted on: February 14, 2020
Spirit Airlines announced Thursday afternoon it would move its operations control center to Williamson County. The company will make the move from Florida.
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Posted on: February 13, 2020
A new statewide housing market report underscores the increasing scarcity of affordable homes and apartments in Tennessee. Home prices grew 7.2%, compared to 5% nationwide.
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Posted on: February 11, 2020
Nashville-area median wages grew faster than all U.S. metros in the last quarter of 2019, beating out rising tech hubs Dallas, Austin and Miami, a PayScale.com survey found. The region saw 4.7% wage growth.
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Posted on: February 10, 2020
A farm off Old Smyrna Road could become Brentwood's next park. The land is at 9135 Old Smyrna Road. Brentwood city leaders in early February proposed acquiring approximately 52 acres of the property for a total of $5.2 million.
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Posted on: February 6, 2020
Really, it’s astounding to think about.
Every day, before the first rays of the sun tickle the eastern edges of the county, scores of trucks rumble to a start and fan across the county, dutifully picking up canfuls of refuse. On a rotating schedu...
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Posted on: February 5, 2020
Growth is gaining momentum, and as county Planning Director Mike Matteson says, the unincorporated county has reached "a fork in the road." In 2019, Williamson Co. saw the largest spike in new building permits in the unincorporated areas since the 1990s.
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Posted on: February 4, 2020
Downtown's long-awaited bike lane project is moving ahead, after facing nearly a year of delays. Construction has begun on a bike lane along Commerce Street, between Ninth and Second avenues.
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Posted on: January 30, 2020
The mayors of the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) today declared 2020 the Year of Transportation for the region, calling for a sense of urgency among fellow policymakers and the public to address traffic congestion and infrastructure challenges....
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Posted on: January 30, 2020
Wednesday morning, as Williamson County and city of Franklin leaders gathered for a meeting on land use, they heard a message contrary to the nervous narrative of 2019: a 150% population increase by 2040 is not inevitable.
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
City commissioners discussed at Monday’s meeting involved the upcoming repaving and re-striping of Granny White Pike, with the option of adding bike lanes.
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Posted on: January 29, 2020
The theme of Tuesday morning’s first Breakfast with the Mayors of 2020 could be boiled down to five words: growth, growth and more growth.
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Posted on: January 24, 2020
According to Chris Griffith, the executive director of the city's Public Works Division the Cherry Lane extension to I-840 is the most important project we have on the books now.
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Posted on: January 23, 2020
A report by a New York transit group shows that multiple factors contributed to the failure of Metro's transit plan in 2018. The report , conducted by TransitCenter, says, three main things contributed to the plan's failure.
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Posted on: January 21, 2020
The City of Gallatin has announced the next phase in creating a plan for the management of growth over the next 25 years. The final public exercise involves discussing potential scenarios of growth, and examining the impact on the city.
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Posted on: January 15, 2020
Can working with neighboring counties be the way forward for transit in Nashville? A recently published new study Moving Forward, a policy group founded by the Chamber of Commerce, suggests so.
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Posted on: January 14, 2020
Gallatin will receive nearly $100,000 from the state to help with economic development efforts at the city’s industrial park off Airport Road.
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Posted on: January 10, 2020
A pair of master mechanics in La Vergne's public works department saved the city more than $150,000 by becoming qualified to perform maintenance and repair on the La Vergne fire trucks.
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Posted on: January 7, 2020
Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson warned commissioners about the seriousness of future county overgrowth. The county is in the process of reviewing and updating its Land Use Plan for adoption this year.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
The Lebanon City Council is considering tax relief for the local Kroger as it sets its sights on expansion. During the council's work session Thursday, members discussed the company's request from both the city and county for tax incentives.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Future rezoning of land in Dickson County for more densely-populated, urban-style residential areas will be discussed by county officials in the comings months with a focus on ensuring utilities can meet the demand.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
The long-awaited Rucker Lane widening project should start this summer on the west side of Murfreesboro. The two-lane road currently has more than 300 houses along a portion of the route.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
Just ahead of the launch of the annual Mayor's Fitness Challenge on Monday, the city of Spring Hill has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the Governor's Foundation for Health and Wellness (GFHW) for its strides in its Healthier Spring Hill initiative.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
An increase in salary for the county’s classroom teachers could happen if the public votes to approve a sales tax increase of one-half cent at the March 3 primary election. That would bring the total of the sales tax to 9.75 percent.
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Posted on: January 2, 2020
ICYMI: Amazon.com's latest Nashville real-estate purchase is a 200,000-square-foot South Nashville warehouse at 2960 Armory Drive that has long been used for grocery operations.
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Posted on: December 18, 2019
The Mayor’s Office announced a series of public listening sessions scheduled throughout Nashville and Davidson County to gather community input on Metro’s transportation planning priorities.
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Posted on: December 13, 2019
Nashville developer SR Residential Partners paid $12 million cash on Dec. 11 for a 103-acre property from the TN Children's Home in Spring Hill. Maury County's population has grown 17% since 2010, to almost 100,000 residents.
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Posted on: December 10, 2019
According to the 2018-2070 projections released by the Boyd Center, Tennessee's population will grow from 6.77 million in 2018 to 7.84 million in 2040. By 2070, that number will swell to 9.35 million.
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Posted on: December 9, 2019
The area encompassing Music City, Franklin and Murfreesboro has landed on a list of the worst U.S. cities for drivers at number 39.
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Posted on: December 5, 2019
North Nashville will be the new location of a new development that includes apartments, townhouses, office and retail space, a development group announced Wednesday. It will be located along Trinity Lane near the intersection of I-24 and I-65
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Posted on: December 4, 2019
Amazon has bought land in Wilson County for an immense distribution hub that will more than double its regional footprint. The hulking facility would create about 1,200 jobs .
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Posted on: December 3, 2019
A recent study by Clever analyzed the 50 most populous U.S. metros based on their annual cost to commute by driving. Nashville drivers spend $7,774 annually to commute, according to the study. That's roughly 20% higher than the national average.
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Posted on: December 2, 2019
It’s almost time for Ashland City residents to elect a mayor and council representatives.Saturday's municipal election is days away and 259 voted early. That accounts for about 9% of the 2,853 active registered voters.
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Posted on: December 2, 2019
A proposal to implement a pilot program that would allow scooters in the Franklin city limits of Cool Springs got little to no traction after it was presented to aldermen during Tuesday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen work session.
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Posted on: November 27, 2019
he TDOT has been awarded a $16.2 million grant for Buses and Bus Facilities by the U.S. Department of Transportation. TDOT applied for the grant on behalf of 10 transit agencies
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Posted on: November 27, 2019
In 2005, Congress passed what is called the REAL ID Act which requires that anyone who wants to use federal facilities, such as flying on a commercial airplane have a REAL ID by Oct. 2020. For more info go to tn.gov/tnrealid
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Posted on: November 19, 2019
Mitsubishi on Tuesday revealed the location of its permanent North American headquarters in Franklin, months after the Japanese automaker announced a move from California to Tennessee. The building is located at 4015 Aspen Grove Drive.
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Posted on: November 15, 2019
Lyft is removing its fleet of scooters from Nashville this month, the company confirmed Thursday night. In a statement, a Lyft spokesperson said the company would "end scooter operations" on Nov. 22.
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Posted on: November 6, 2019
many residents who have said traffic is their number one problem with Nashville.
It’s no secret Nashville’s growth has clogged our interstates and streets.
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Posted on: November 5, 2019
A real estate transfer fee instead of another property tax hike ought be considered to fund road improvements, an official suggested Tuesday.
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Posted on: October 31, 2019
If you haven't recently been to a Driver Services Center (Tennessee's version of the DMV), chances are you'll be headed there soon, and state officials say you should prepare for a wait that could last several hours.
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Posted on: October 31, 2019
Rebuilding Together, a Nashville nonprofit affordable housing preservation organization, announced Wednesday that it will spend the next two years renovating aging homes and improving community areas in the Bordeaux enclave of North Nashville.
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Posted on: October 29, 2019
Mt. Juliet commissioners approved plans to build a 3.6 million square foot facility believed to be an Amazon fulfillment center on Monday.
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
The Gallatin Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural class of Leadership Gallatin. The new leadership development program will consist of 24 members.
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
Nashville leads the nation's 25 largest metros in hotel industry growth this year, according to global hospitality data analytics firm STR. All signs point to continued growth.
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
Meharry Medical College hosted the 33rd Middle Tennessee Geriatric Conference last week. Medical practitioners, researchers, hospital administrators, and representatives from several non-profits attended the conference.
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Posted on: October 24, 2019
Agero Clarksville's call center in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park is adding 275 jobs, representing a 42% increase in the site's employment base, the company confirmed.
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Posted on: October 24, 2019
While admitting that Gallatin is growing too rapidly, Mayor Paige Brown said during her annual State of the City address that the city remains in an “extremely good” position.
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Posted on: October 16, 2019
After more than a dozen pedestrian deaths so far this year, the Metro Council is taking a new approach to try to increase the number of sidewalks in Davidson County.
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Posted on: October 15, 2019
Fall Open Enrollment is the time of year when you can change your Medicare coverage. You can:
Join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or stand-alone prescription drug plan (Part D) plan Switch between Original Medicare with or without a Part D plan and Medicare...
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Posted on: October 11, 2019
Belmont University will host one of the presidential debates ahead of the 2020 election, according to the Tennessean. Belmont will host the third and final debate on October 22, 2020 in the Curb Event Center.
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Posted on: October 7, 2019
A recent analysis breaks down the cost of living for the largest cities in the U.S. Nashville ranked #23 out of the 50 listed.
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Posted on: September 30, 2019
Big changes are now in effect to the WeGo Public Transit system to address the agency's $8.7-million budget shortfall. There's route changes, eliminations, and fare increases. Go to their website for more information http://ride.nashvillemta.org/
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Posted on: September 27, 2019
The Nashville rental market is the 8th-fastest growing in the U. S. among the nation's largest cities according to ApartmentList's October report. The rent in Music City is up 2. 7% compared to the national average of 11.3%.
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Posted on: September 27, 2019
Hundreds of business leaders gathered on Thursday morning to reflect on how to alter the march of the region's meteoric growth so that it benefits more people, at the annual Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
From Fri, 9/27 at 9PM thru Mon, 9/30 at 5AM, I-24 will be CLOSED on the east side of the downtown loop from I-40 at the Silliman Evans Bridge to I-65 to repair bridge joints at the Woodland St, Main St, and Silliman Evans bridges. PLAN AHEAD.
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
On Wednesday, September 25, 2019, GNRC hosted their 52nd Annual Awards Luncheon at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Each year GNRC honors its membership and community partners with two types of awards. Grand Awards, named...
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Posted on: September 23, 2019
A massive 3.6 million square foot industrial building proposed in Mt. Juliet with a code name Project Sam could bring more than 1,000 jobs, new details emerging through the approval process reveal.
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Posted on: September 18, 2019
Construction is expected to cause a lot of traffic trouble this weekend at the Interstate 65 and Interstate 440 interchange. The interchange is closing Friday at 9 p.m. The work will also close Franklin Pike from Berry Road to Woodmont Boulevard.
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Posted on: September 18, 2019
This program is funded through the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and marketing grants are open to members of the Middle Tennessee Tourism Council (MTTC). Scholarships grants are limited by membership level.
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Posted on: September 16, 2019
Money.com has published it's annual list of the Best Places to Live in America, and one Middle Tennessee city tops the list! This year Clarksville was named Money's Best Places to Live in America.
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Posted on: September 16, 2019
The WeGo Star has announced several upgrades to its commuter train service that brings people into downtown Nashville.
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Posted on: September 16, 2019
Williamson County’s economy has expanded rapidly over the last 10 years, and has also become a magnet for corporate headquarters. The unemployment rate is around 3.2 percent and a growing list of companies have followed Nissan to Cool Springs.
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Posted on: September 12, 2019
The Smyrna Town Council approved a proposed 308 apartment complex in the town's historic area of South Lowry Street. The development will attract people to living in downtown in the historic downtown, the Mayor Mary Esther Reed said.
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Posted on: September 10, 2019
Now is the time to let city leaders know if your neighborhood wishes to have a sidewalk connecting your community to the places like parks, schools and local retail areas. The deadline to submit ideas for sidewalk projects is Oct. 31.
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Posted on: September 3, 2019
Clarksville has become a place where more people want to live and do business. It is the fifth-fastest growing city in the country according to the Clarksville Chamber of Commerce. It’s also the fifth largest city in Tennessee.
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Posted on: September 3, 2019
TDOT has announced a $1.82 million federal grant for Clarksville’s construction of a pedestrian bridge to complete a 10-mile hiking and biking trail linking the city’s downtown riverfront with the northeastern part of the city.
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Posted on: August 30, 2019
The Thompson’s Station Planning Commission voted 4 – 1 Tuesday night to adopt its new Major Thoroughfare Plan, putting the Columbia Pike widening project on the forefront of the town’s priority list.
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Posted on: August 28, 2019
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, the Franklin Transit Authority has announced all Franklin Transit services, fixed routes and TODD, will not run any routes. All regularly scheduled routes will resume Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.
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Posted on: August 28, 2019
The TMA Group (Transportation Management Association) has elected officers of the 2019-20 TMA Board of Directors. The officers include: Chairman: Glenn McGehee, Vice-Chair: Rogers Anderson, Treasurer: Mark Robbins, Secretary: Cyril Stewart
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Posted on: August 27, 2019
Following push-back and hours of discussion with stakeholders, Cheatham County officials did away with a June resolution that significantly raised the growing county’s impact fee on residential developments in favor of smaller increases over time.
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Posted on: August 26, 2019
TDOT officials plan to close the I-24 Westbound Hickory Hollow Parkway exit on September 3rd. This comes as work to modify and reconstruct existing ramps and roads in the area continues.
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Posted on: August 22, 2019
A $780.8 million Murfreesboro capital improvement plan includes $41.5 million to build a future school. In addition to school funding, much of the improvement plan shows 42 transportation projects.
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Posted on: August 22, 2019
As Gallatin experiences rapid growth, leaders are hoping to protect pieces of the city from development. Over the last year, the city has bought three plots of land that add up to nearly 70 acres.
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Posted on: August 20, 2019
Sumner County Commissioners approved a 34 cent increase per $100 of taxable property, in part to give school employees a $4,000 raise, The certified tax rate was $1.9284 and the new rate is $2.262.
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Posted on: August 19, 2019
The Greater Nashville Regional Council is accepting nominations for its Local Government Awards program. Presented at the GNRC annual meeting, these awards honor local governments and public/private partnerships in the greater Nashville region which have ...
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Posted on: August 16, 2019
On Aug. 18, 1920 the Tennessee General Assembly voted to approve women's suffrage thus becoming the 36th and final state needed to ratify the amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On Aug. 26, 1920, all women across the country were given the right to vote.
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Posted on: August 15, 2019
A report from ApartmentList states that workers commuting 90 minutes or more each way to work grew by 32% from 2005-2017. Dubbed "super commuters, those traveling 90 minutes or more were three times the 9% of those with commutes under 90 minutes.
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Posted on: August 15, 2019
A year-long project to redesign parts of Centennial Park will begin this week, according to Metro Parks officials. This will be Phase Two of the Centennial Park redesign. Pedestrians will see a lot of the improvements.
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Posted on: August 14, 2019
Commuters stretching from Davidson to Maury counties are one step closer to finding relief on the roads. The possible solution could come from the South Corridor Study. The GNRC, TDOT, and WeGo Public Transit are all behind the study.
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Posted on: August 14, 2019
Visitor spending has significantly increased in Sumner County, a report from the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development states. Sumner County saw a 6.3% increase in visitor spending last year, jumping from $148.63M in 2017 to $157.99M in 2018.
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Posted on: August 13, 2019
Tourism-related spending in Rutherford Co. in 2018 increased from $351M to $367M, placing Rutherford County in the top 10 counties across the state for travel-related expenditures. There was an increase of 230,000 visitors in 2018 from the previous year.
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Posted on: August 13, 2019
Franklin Tomorrow’s FrankTalks Monday morning featured an update on the South Corridor Study — a project dedicated to surveying Davidson, Williamson and Maury counties to provide public transportation solutions to the ever-growing area.
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Posted on: August 9, 2019
Ashland City, a small town of more than 5,000 residents along the Cumberland River between booming Nashville and Clarksville, is turning 160 years old this year.
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Posted on: August 9, 2019
The I-440 reconstruction project will soon reach a major milestone, TDOT announced Friday. Phase II of the project is set to begin in the days ahead. As this second phase of the $152.9 million project begins, a significant traffic shift is expected.
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Posted on: August 7, 2019
The first steps to implement barriers along the 1,572 foot bridge are now underway, with $1.2 million being secured for the preliminary phase of its design from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA).
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Posted on: August 6, 2019
The first seven months of 2019 have been the most-deadly for Nashville pedestrians according to Walk Bike Nashville. As of August 1, 15 people have been killed walking in Music City.
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Posted on: August 1, 2019
Lebanon residents will face a property tax increase next year. The increase will raise the city’s property tax rate from 60.75 cents to 85.75 cents per $100 of assessed value.
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Posted on: July 31, 2019
In 2018 alone, seven projects in Cheatham County created 750 new jobs, bringing $94 million in capital investments. With nine projects in the works already, 2019 is set to exceed that.
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Posted on: July 31, 2019
A major interstate closure downtown will affect any weekend plans in Nashville starting Friday night. Expect heavy delays as many drivers will need to find different routes to get where they're going.
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Posted on: July 31, 2019
The City of Lebanon has hired Kristen Rice as the City's Transportation/Traffic Engineer. Rice has more than 11 years of project management in transportation and traffic engineering.
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Posted on: July 30, 2019
A unanimous council, however, supported the heavy industrial zoning request from Developer Brian Berryman in the first of two required votes for approval for property off Elam Road between Rutherford Boulevard and Interstate 24.
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Posted on: July 30, 2019
Montgomery is the youngest county in Tennessee, according to USA TODAY. The county has a median age of 30.5, in comparison to the state's 38.6. With a population of over 190,000, 27% of the population is under 18, versus 22.7% statewide.
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Posted on: July 30, 2019
Lebanon approved another set of upgrades to its town square that officials and local business owners hope will build momentum generated by several business openings and improve safety.
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Posted on: July 30, 2019
It's been 10 months since the Music City Star's seventh stop opened inside the massive mixed-use development Hamilton Springs in Lebanon. So far, the station has seen steady ridership growth, while the development continues to attract residents.
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Posted on: July 30, 2019
Property tax hikes in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County may be less burdensome in future years if more revenue can be generated through impact fees on development, advocates say.
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Posted on: July 29, 2019
Delays in trash pickup. Delays in limb pickup. Confusion over yard waste pickup. Hendersonville residents have been knee-deep in the mess this summer, due to a transition period with the city's new waste collector and the summer's heavy storms.
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Posted on: July 29, 2019
Three major mayoral candidates are challenging Mayor David Briley in his run for reelection for his first full term. A sitting mayor has never lost a reelection bid in the history of Nashville's Metro government.
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Posted on: July 25, 2019
Franklin Tomorrow hosted its annual Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards on Wednesday. A highlight of the evening was Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson receiving the Charles M. Sargent Legacy Award.
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Posted on: July 25, 2019
At the annual State of the County Wednesday, Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson outlined the county’s achievements in the past year, as well as one thing the county might improve on.
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Posted on: July 23, 2019
In 2015, there were 57,230 employees in downtown Nashville. Last year, that number swelled to 72,000 employees. By 2022/2023, there could be as many as 95,000 employees downtown.
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Posted on: July 22, 2019
Since the start of construction in late 2018, around 120 employees have worked on the job site. The 3.2 mile extension is a product of the IMPROVE Act, put in place by former Gov. Bill Haslam to better the state's infrastructure.
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Posted on: July 22, 2019
Mt. Juliet's mayor has signed an agreement between the city and Tennessee Department of Transportation to move forward on the environmental phase of a new interchange at Central Pike and Interstate 40.
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Posted on: July 22, 2019
The Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau leadership announced it welcomed 1.72 million guests in 2018.
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Posted on: July 19, 2019
Cheatham County officials are considering a 2019-2020 fiscal year budget with a more-than 6% tax increase proposed.
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Posted on: July 17, 2019
Nashville clocked in at No. 53 in a ranking of the 75 most populous U.S. cities based on monthly cost of living. The study, undertaken by moving research company Move.org, ranked the cities from least to most expensive.
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Posted on: July 16, 2019
At a public meeting Thursday night, members of the Spring Hill community and representatives from Catalyst Design Group discussed possible revenue that will be generated by the redeveloped Tennessee Children’s Home.
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Posted on: July 15, 2019
The Good Fill opened its doors on Wednesday, offering customers a unique, package-free store that's unique in the mid-state.
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Posted on: July 5, 2019
Ospina Cano — who starts her job as new executive director of Nashville Latin community center Conexion Americas Monday — has been working to give immigrants a smoother transition to the U.S.
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Posted on: July 2, 2019
More than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, but the number is projected to rise to nearly 14 million people by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association
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Posted on: June 24, 2019
With Mayor Jamie Clary's proposed budget, Hendersonville residents will see a property tax increase in the next fiscal year.
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Posted on: May 6, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) — Middle Tennessee is on the rise which means more and more drivers are on the road. That's why city and state leaders are studying how they can improve traffic flow especially in the south corridor. It's an issue felt in ...
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Posted on: May 2, 2019
NOLENSVILLE — After last month's aldermen meeting, Heather Bates sat in her car with her fingers flying across her phone's keyboard.
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Posted on: April 30, 2019
As Middle Tennessee continues growing so do the traffic problems. Particularly those down I-65 from Davidson County to Maury County. But help is on the way. The "South Corridor Study" is hoping to find new ways to relieve traffic heada...
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Posted on: April 30, 2019
Recent polling by Vanderbilt University shows increasing concerns from Nashville residents about the city’s explosive growth.
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Posted on: April 27, 2019
The Draft was expected to bring 300,000 total people across the three days, but after just the First Round on Thursday night the total attendance was already up to over 200,000. Friday also saw a total of over 200,000 for the Second and Third Rounds.
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Posted on: April 21, 2019
In as few as five years Tennessee’s busiest landfill in Murfreesboro could run out of space, and thousands of tons of trash each day will have to be trucked to other communities.
The region's wasteful trash habits are now coming into focus becaus...
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced on Tuesday that her Nashville office will open at 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 610 on March 1.
It will be the sixth and final office the Senator will open in Tennessee.
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
In an annual report released the end of January, the Gallatin Department of Public Works announced its annual figures on solid-waste collection and recycling, which show increases across most categories.
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
To juice ridership, Steve Bland, CEO of WeGo Public Transit, wants his team to keep a "high focus on frequency and expanding service as funds become available."
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
A new mixed-use development project consisting 102 acres worth of retail, office, restaurant, hotel, residential and assisted-living space, all proposed to be built on Main Street, was discussed Monday night during the Spring Hill Planning Commission&...
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
With two companies moving to Gallatin and four more expanding, more than 420 additional jobs are expected to be created, according to a release from the Gallatin Economic Development Agency.
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
White House city leaders are poised to close on a $10 million loan in the next 30-45 days that will fund the demolition of the city’s current city hall and replace it with a new, three-story community center that will include an events space, se...
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
Next year, St. Matthew, off Sneed Road in the Temple Hills community, will be the first private school in Williamson County to offer this type of program. With the Hand-In-Hand program, families in Williamson County now have a choice for keeping students ...
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
State Senators Bill Ketron and Shane Reeves report that a $1-million grant will be used to improve sidewalks on Mercury Boulevard.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Our common traffic frustrations and the prospects of it getting worse is something that neither side of the transit issue wants. Despite the failed vote, we all seem to agree something must be done.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
The middle of Mt. Juliet will experience a growth spurt that could be up to 676 more residences that represent three very different developments. Two developments that total 344 units have been approved by the city commission
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
New traffic signals are coming to Broad at Front and Vine streets, which should help significantly with the congested traffic.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
The Donelson plan, which Metro Council began vetting in March, would create a district where MDHA could devote up to $30 million of Metro tax revenue to “fund infrastructure, affordable housing and economic-development activities.”
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
If a prospective business should specify rail access is necessary for them to choose to locate in the Stewart-Houston Industrial Park, officials might soon be able to quickly comply with their request...
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Franklin Mayor Ken Moore announced Thursday the award of a $2 million Transportation Alternative Grant to the City of Franklin for the Park at Harlinsdale Farm multi-use path.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Leaching of water at an old landfill site in Trousdale County could require hundreds of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Residents who spoke both in favor of and against the proposed 626-home Forest Park development agree on one thing: change is coming to Hendersonville in the form of growth.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
The Hendersonville ad hoc committee formed to review whether the city should hire a city administrator is ready to share its findings in a final report which concludes the city would benefit from such a position
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Tired of Nashville traffic? Yes, that's a rhetorical question. However, this next one isn't. Have you asked your boss if you can work from home? If you are the head of the company, have you considered letting workers telecommute?
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
Hamilton springs will be the 7th train stop for the Music City Star -- and it's Tennessee’s first transit-oriented development community, where people live and can commute in the same area without using their vehicles.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) has recognized the Williamson County partnership that led to a successful February 2018 referendum for funding to facilitate school construction/renovation projects.
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Posted on: February 5, 2019
The city is looking to update its major thoroughfare plan, a living document, or roadmap, to how Spring Hill will develop its roads and infrastructure through 2040.
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