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Posted on: May 28, 2021

While battles loom over landfills, Middle Tennessee hurtles toward a trash crisis

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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Where are shelters for people waiting for the bus in Nashville?

Posted on: May 12, 2023

Faster downtown-airport transit route could win $15M jumpstart in Metro's next budget

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Trash fees going up? Murfreesboro monthly bills may rise by $2 yearly to $23.50 by 2030

Posted on: May 11, 2023

Justin Jones rejoins TN legislature after Nashville Council vote

Posted on: April 10, 2023

New Grant Opportunities Announced!

Posted on: April 3, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Nearly $8.9 Million for Tribal Transit Project

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Tennessee Senate passes governor's $3 billion transportation plan

Posted on: March 23, 2023

Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee hosts community listening sessions to find solutions

Posted on: March 13, 2023

GNRC Seeking Public Comment on FY23-26 TIP

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Unprecedented growth spurs need for better infrastructure in Tennessee

Posted on: February 16, 2023

Critics dissatisfied with plan to replace Broadway viaduct

Posted on: January 23, 2023

A Tennessee commission is studying passenger rail potential. Here's what to know.

Posted on: February 2, 2023

Will Amtrak return to Nashville?

Posted on: February 8, 2023

TDOT: Road projects take 15 years to complete on average

Posted on: November 18, 2022

GNRC Seeking Public Comment on FY23-26 TIP

Posted on: October 31, 2022

Sweeping plan to turn downtown Nashville's East Bank to face the river scores win

Posted on: October 7, 2022

GNRC Talks Aging and Disability Services on MorningLine

Posted on: September 22, 2022

The future of cycling in Nashville

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Nashville’s East Bank redevelopment plan looks ambitious, but are transportation ideas...

Posted on: September 26, 2022

TDOT begins 5-year project to move Donelson Pike

Posted on: September 23, 2022

Middle Tennessee counties had a 25% population growth since 2010

Posted on: August 26, 2022

Key takeaways from Nashville's sprawling downtown expansion plan

Posted on: August 23, 2022

Biggest in city history, planners propose redevelopment of Nashville's East Bank

Posted on: August 22, 2022

Growth continues at Bear Creek, Nashville Highway amid infrastructure needs

Posted on: August 22, 2022

TN ECD Announces Site Development Grant Opportunity

Posted on: August 16, 2022

GNRC Seeking Public Comment on TIP and UPWP Amendments

Posted on: August 5, 2022

WeGo Public Transit wants to hear from you on proposed transit changes

Posted on: July 12, 2022

More than $1 million going towards pedestrian improvement in Nashville

Posted on: July 7, 2022

Citizens input sought for Dickson County growth plan at public meetings

Posted on: June 28, 2022

Pothole problems? TDOT launches a new hotline to report road issues

Posted on: June 22, 2022

Nashville ranked fourth worst city for bicycles

Posted on: June 3, 2022

Census Bureau names Spring Hill, Tenn. in top 10 cities for population growth

Posted on: May 31, 2022

'Connect Downtown' project aims to ease navigating downtown and manage traffic congestion

Posted on: May 5, 2022

Thousands more people are moving out of Nashville than moving in, report shows

Posted on: May 4, 2022

Rutherford County announces meetings dealing with growth

Posted on: May 3, 2022

Vanderbilt Poll: More than half say Nashville is on the wrong track amid worries over growth

Posted on: April 28, 2022

Nearly $140 million in bipartisan funding coming to aid transportation, climate investments in TN

Posted on: April 26, 2022

Promise Land leaders, Dickson Co. mayor team up for preservation campaign

Posted on: April 25, 2022

Homeownership is ‘unaffordable’ in most Middle Tennessee counties according to new report

Posted on: April 19, 2022

Lawmakers discuss new resolution for Rutherford Co. landfill

Posted on: April 11, 2022

Developers of $2.5 billion North Nashville community submit rezoning request

Posted on: April 5, 2022

WeGo opens new Hillsboro Transit Center in Green Hills

Posted on: March 31, 2022

Enchanted theme park eyeing Hendersonville, Tennessee for possible location

Posted on: March 31, 2022

Tennessee expected to grow by 1 million people next 20 years, mostly in Nashville region

Posted on: March 24, 2022

With rising gas prices some people turn to public transportation

Posted on: March 10, 2022

Murfreesboro Pushes for Authority in Proposed 100-Acre Landfill

Posted on: March 10, 2022

GNRC to Host Public Hearing on Area Plan

Posted on: March 1, 2022

Another Tech Company invests $950K in move to Nashville

Posted on: February 24, 2022

NDOT announces 5-year update to make Nashville more walkable, bikeable

Posted on: February 23, 2022

Lawmakers push to expand Amtrak to connect major cities in Tennessee

Posted on: February 22, 2022

Chick-fil-A bringing new distribution center to Tennessee

Posted on: February 18, 2022

20 Fastest Growing Cities in TN

Posted on: February 8, 2022

WeGo Public Transit launches mobile app to make paying easier

Posted on: February 7, 2022

Green Hills Growth in the works

Posted on: January 31, 2022

300-plus jobs: PennyMac Financial Services spending $4 million to open in Franklin

Posted on: January 28, 2022

Long-Term Care Ombudsman program needs Sumner volunteers

Posted on: January 27, 2022

Fiberon to Establish Operations in Maury County

Posted on: January 26, 2022

Nashville transportation advisor Faye DiMassimo announces departure

Posted on: January 25, 2022

Dickson County’s direct 840 connector route project still moving along

Posted on: January 25, 2022

Nashville secures federal funding for new traffic management center, pending Metro Council approval

Posted on: January 21, 2022

Nashville curbside recycling pickup to resume Feb. 1, mayor announces

Posted on: January 19, 2022

NDOT, mayor looking for feedback on traffic plan

Posted on: January 14, 2022

Tennessee to receive $302 Million from Department of Transportation bridge investment

Posted on: January 14, 2022

REI Co-op to establish distribution center in Lebanon, creating 280 new jobs

Posted on: January 12, 2022

No more waiting for vehicle emissions tests: Program to end early February in Davidson County

Posted on: January 5, 2022

Nashville mayor announces housing director hire

Posted on: December 23, 2021

Nashville suspends recycling pickup services as trash collection woes sap Metro resources

Posted on: December 21, 2021

A new grocery chain is making moves in Tennessee, with a major hub in Nashville

Posted on: December 20, 2021

Brentwood's new inclusive playground at Granny White Park

Posted on: December 15, 2021

Legacy Sports to invest $350 million in expansive venue in Murfreesboro

Posted on: December 10, 2021

Walmart to open fulfillment center in Lebanon; to create 300 jobs

Posted on: December 9, 2021

HHS and HUD announce expanded partnership

Posted on: December 9, 2021

Nashville mayor unveils vision for Second Avenue's future

Posted on: December 8, 2021

Facebook invests in Gallatin with workforce development plan

Posted on: December 8, 2021

Much needed road work coming to Jefferson Street

Posted on: December 7, 2021

Nolensville mayor, residents at odds over proposed development

Posted on: December 7, 2021

Gallatin applies for greenway grant

Posted on: December 7, 2021

North Nashville condo project to break ground summer 2022

Posted on: December 7, 2021

Luxury motor coach company to build in Lebanon with jobs averaging $72K annually

Posted on: December 7, 2021

Mayor of Gallatin Elected President of Regional Council, Smyrna Mayor Honored

Posted on: October 5, 2021

Millersville development: Bethel Ridge plan is to build 292 homes with commercial piece

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Amazon confirms $100M distribution hub in Clarksville, totaling 1 million square feet

Posted on: August 18, 2021

White House development: Plan to build 400 homes moves ahead, will add to city's sharp growth

Posted on: September 1, 2021

Participants Needed for Transportation Focus Groups

Posted on: July 19, 2021

Murfreesboro officials opposing landfill expansion seek $55K waste-to-energy study

Posted on: July 12, 2021

More development, second Amazon site coming to Wilson County's Speedway Industrial Park

Posted on: June 30, 2021

Tennessee traffic deaths up 26% during pandemic despite fewer commuters

Posted on: June 24, 2021

Advanex Americas to relocate headquarters, brings more than 100 jobs to Robertson Coun

Posted on: June 20, 2021

SBA Announces $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Posted on: April 28, 2021

Tennessee embraces Amtrak's rail expansion vision

Posted on: April 16, 2021

Middle Tennessee Mayors Adopt Update to Regional Transportation Plan

Posted on: February 18, 2021

GNRC Office Closed, Agency Staff Working Remotely

Posted on: February 16, 2021

RTP Presentation Available, Small Group Sessions Scheduled

Posted on: February 8, 2021

Regional Transportation Plan Released for Public Review, Adoption Hearing Set

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Hendersonville board begins discussions on new COO position

Posted on: January 21, 2021

Burns’ 200-year-old Lonesome cabin considered for national Historic Places site

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Amazon dedicates $2 billion for affordable housing in Nashville, Seattle, Arlington

Posted on: January 6, 2021

Nashville Mayor taps 21 for advice on affordable housing budgeting

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Nashville airport aims to bounce back from heavy 2020 losses

Posted on: January 19, 2021

Second Avenue to remain closed for 'some time' as bombing recovery continues

Posted on: January 4, 2021

Nashville Mayor Cooper's contentious $1.6 billion transportation plan approved with edits

Posted on: December 16, 2020

'Smoke and mirrors': Nashville Mayor John Cooper's transit plan gutted by council members

Posted on: December 9, 2020

GNRC Announces 2020 Local Government Awards

Posted on: December 8, 2020

Work continues on Electrolux's $300 million expansion at Springfield factory

Posted on: December 7, 2020

White House development: 330 apartment and townhome units approved add to building flurry

Posted on: December 5, 2020

Dickson Senior Center closing again, cites COVID increase

Posted on: December 4, 2020

Lebanon road projects: Where I-40, S.R. 109 and traffic light upgrades stand

Posted on: December 4, 2020

GNRC to Invest$2.49 Million in Small Businesses

Posted on: November 19, 2020

TDOT breaks ground on Williamson County State Route 96 widening project

Posted on: November 18, 2020

Going Green: New Nashville ordinance updates building codes, energy standards

Posted on: November 6, 2020

I-65 in Nashville to close for bridge repair this weekend

Posted on: October 30, 2020

SmileDirectClub to open $34M manufacturing plant in Columbia, adding 600 new jobs

Posted on: September 18, 2020

Gov. Lee Announces Expanded Small Business Relief

Posted on: August 14, 2020

Amazon to open delivery stations in Wilson, Rutherford counties; to bring 'hundreds' of jobs

Posted on: August 12, 2020

Facebook is building an $800M data center in Gallatin

Posted on: August 12, 2020

Nashville will give $10 million in rent and mortgage payments to residents in need

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Metro Public Works to take over more trash routes as complaints with contractor continue

Posted on: July 31, 2020

Kedron Square downtown project in Spring Hill readies first phase

Posted on: July 29, 2020

Metro Schools to start academic year remotely for all students as coronavirus cases mount

Posted on: July 9, 2020

Nashville council passes ordinance allowing businesses to be run out of homes

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Nashville to revert to modified version of Phase Two

Posted on: July 2, 2020

19 things you should NOT put in your Nashville curbside recycling bins

Posted on: July 2, 2020

Construction complete on Interstate 440, largest project in TDOT history

Posted on: June 25, 2020

Learn how to recognize, report and prevent elder abuse

Posted on: June 8, 2020

Keenan not Seeking Reelection, Thanks Community for Eight Years of Service

Posted on: May 26, 2020

Nashville Area Chamber and GNRC Release 2019 Vital Signs

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Murfreesboro gets $1.4 million grant to keep Rover bus operations intact

Posted on: May 15, 2020

Spurred by coronavirus, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee pledges to cover telehealth from now on

Posted on: May 14, 2020
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Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Applications Now Open

Posted on: April 1, 2020

2020 Census Day: What you need to know about the 2020 census

Posted on: April 1, 2020

GNRC Offices Open, March Board Meetings Canceled

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Williamson planning commission casts final approval for Williamson 2040 land use plan

Posted on: March 13, 2020

GNRC Main Office Open - Limited Phone Service

Posted on: March 9, 2020

Mayor Jason Cole, La Vergne, highlights jobs in state of city

Posted on: March 9, 2020

GNRC Offices Operating at Limited Capacity

Posted on: March 4, 2020

After one year of work on I-440, TDOT officials say progress is on budget and on time

Posted on: February 27, 2020

Nashville has second-hottest job market in US

Posted on: February 24, 2020

Nashville's population explosion has abruptly slowed, as newcomers settle elsewhere in the region

Posted on: February 20, 2020

Spirit Airlines to bring operations center, 345 jobs to Williamson County

Posted on: February 14, 2020

Across Tennessee, affordable housing is becoming harder to find

Posted on: February 13, 2020

Nashville wage growth outpaces peer cities, takes top U.S. spot in survey

Posted on: February 11, 2020

One of Brentwood's last farms could become a new park

Posted on: February 10, 2020

What to Do About Nashville’s Growing Trash Problem

Posted on: February 6, 2020

As Williamson building permits spike, vote on density approaches

Posted on: February 5, 2020

Work begins on long-awaited downtown bike lane, but hurdles remain

Posted on: February 4, 2020

Rural development patterns, growth boundaries could change as county manages growth

Posted on: January 30, 2020

GNRC Mayors Declare 2020 The Year of Transportation

Posted on: January 30, 2020

Bike Walk Brentwood shows support for upcoming bike lane study on Granny White Pike

Posted on: January 29, 2020

Mayors gather at Breakfast with the Mayors to talk about their communities, especially growth

Posted on: January 29, 2020

Cherry Lane extension to I-840 'most important project' for Murfreesboro roads, official says

Posted on: January 24, 2020

Report: 2018 transit plan failed due to rushed, insular planning and other things

Posted on: January 23, 2020

City enters next phase of 25-year growth plan

Posted on: January 21, 2020

Study shows regional approach possible for transit

Posted on: January 15, 2020

Gallatin receives $96K grant for economic development

Posted on: January 14, 2020

La Vergne saves $150,000 with fire truck master mechanics

Posted on: January 10, 2020

Growth is 'getting serious': County mayor urges commissioners to make wise land use decisions

Posted on: January 7, 2020

Spring Hill awarded $3,000 grant from governor's office for Healthier Spring Hill initiative

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Murfreesboro's Rucker Lane widening project off busy Franklin Road will start in 2020

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Wilson County attaches sales tax vote to teachers

Posted on: January 6, 2020

As Kroger eyes expansion, city considers tax relief

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Dickson Co. OKs hold on urban rezoning, planning underway

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Amazon bought another Nashville warehouse for maybe a grocery

Posted on: January 2, 2020

The office of the Mayor announces public listening sessions for Metro transportation plan

Posted on: December 18, 2019

$350M development poised to sprout near GM plant

Posted on: December 13, 2019

Study: Tennessee population to grow by over 1 million by 2040, half in midstate

Posted on: December 10, 2019

Where Nashville ranks in the worst US cities for drivers

Posted on: December 9, 2019

Development including housing, office, retail space slated for North Nashville

Posted on: December 5, 2019

Amazon buys land for mammoth 1,200-job hub

Posted on: December 4, 2019

How Nashville commuting cost compares to other major US cities

Posted on: December 3, 2019

9% of Ashland City voters have cast ballots so far. What to know for the municipal election

Posted on: December 2, 2019

Franklin aldermen cool to the idea of e scooters in city limits, citing negative input

Posted on: December 2, 2019

TDOT Receives $16 Million Federal Transit Grant

Posted on: November 27, 2019

What to know about REAL ID and why you might need one soon

Posted on: November 27, 2019

Mitsubishi North America announces permanent headquarters in Franklin

Posted on: November 19, 2019

Lyft removing fleet of scooters from Nashville this month, company says

Posted on: November 15, 2019

Nashville mayor, new director of transportation ride bus to better understand system

Posted on: November 6, 2019

Big Projects, Bigger Commutes

Posted on: November 5, 2019

Rutherford County officials want growth paying for roads to avoid property tax hike

Posted on: November 5, 2019

DMV: Prepare for long waits to get REAL ID before October 2020

Posted on: October 31, 2019

New approach to preserving affordable Nashville homes will target Bordeaux

Posted on: October 31, 2019

Project Sam: Mt. Juliet approves development linked to Amazon

Posted on: October 29, 2019

Research and Resources For a Greying America

Posted on: October 28, 2019

Gallatin Chamber announces inaugural class of Leadership Gallatin

Posted on: October 28, 2019

Nashville leads the nation in hotel growth. But how many more hotels can the economy support?

Posted on: October 28, 2019

Mayor: Gallatin ‘growing too rapidly,’ still has ‘bright’ future

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Agero to add 275 jobs at Clarksville call center

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Special committee aims to bring more sidewalks to Nashville

Posted on: October 16, 2019

Medicare's Open Enrollment Period is Here

Posted on: October 15, 2019

Belmont University will host 2020 presidential debate

Posted on: October 11, 2019

Mayor Cooper names new Transportation & Infrastructure Adviser

Posted on: October 9, 2019

How Nashville's cost of living compares to biggest US cities (Analysis)

Posted on: October 7, 2019

Free buses cut as part of WeGo Public Transit system restructuring

Posted on: September 30, 2019

Nashville's boom is great — but not equitable, business leaders say at annual Chamber meeting

Posted on: September 27, 2019

Nashville rents 8th-fastest growing among nation's largest cities per report

Posted on: September 27, 2019

Nashville traffic woes continue: I-24 in downtown loop to close this weekend for bridge repairs

Posted on: September 26, 2019

1,000 jobs among new details revealed as Mt. Juliet's Project Sam takes step toward approval

Posted on: September 23, 2019

I-65, 440 interchange closure expected to cause traffic backup

Posted on: September 18, 2019

Over the last 10 years Williamson County has become a magnet for corporate headquarters

Posted on: September 16, 2019

New payment system, upgrades coming to WeGo Star

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Clarksville tops "Best Places To Live" list

Posted on: September 16, 2019

Smyrna Town Council approves zoning for $50 million apartment complex

Posted on: September 12, 2019

Requests sought for Spring Hill’s neighborhood sidewalk program

Posted on: September 10, 2019

Clarksville in the midst of dramatic change

Posted on: September 3, 2019

Clarksville receives $1.82M grant for pedestrian bridge

Posted on: September 3, 2019

Thompson’s Station adopts new Major Thoroughfare Plan, putting Columbia Pike widening project on hor

Posted on: August 30, 2019

TMA Group announces board officers

Posted on: August 28, 2019

Franklin Transit to suspend services on Labor Day

Posted on: August 28, 2019

Cheatham Commissioners rescind impact fee hike amid push-back

Posted on: August 27, 2019

TDOT construction project will modify and reconstruct existing ramps in Antioch

Posted on: August 26, 2019

42 road projects among $780.8 million Murfreesboro capital improvement plans

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Gallatin buys land in multi-million dollar project to keep it from developers, slow growth

Posted on: August 22, 2019

Sumner County approves 17% property tax increase, $4,000 school employee raise

Posted on: August 20, 2019

Women's Right to Vote: Nashville commemorates 19th Amendment with yearlong celebration

Posted on: August 16, 2019

Report finds increase in people spending 90 minutes or more commuting to work

Posted on: August 15, 2019

Year-long Centennial Park redesign to start this week

Posted on: August 15, 2019

Visitors to Sumner County spent more than $157 million in 2018

Posted on: August 14, 2019

South Corridor Study enters round two of public input

Posted on: August 14, 2019

Record tourism visits brings in additional $16M to Rutherford County

Posted on: August 13, 2019

South Corridor Study moves into evaluation phase, reveals survey results at FrankTalks

Posted on: August 13, 2019

I-440 over I-65 interchange to be closed September 20-23 for I-440 restoration project

Posted on: August 9, 2019

Ashland City was incorporated 160 years ago.

Posted on: August 9, 2019

$1.2 million secured for barriers on Natchez Trace Bridge, construction expected to begin 2023

Posted on: August 7, 2019

Walk Bike Nashville says first seven months of 2019 deadliest for pedestrians

Posted on: August 6, 2019

Lebanon increases property tax despite last-minute proposal

Posted on: August 1, 2019

Cheatham County seeing rapid growth, development as a result of midstate boom

Posted on: July 31, 2019

I-24 downtown to close this weekend for bridge repairs

Posted on: July 31, 2019

Lebanon hires city traffic engineer

Posted on: July 31, 2019

On track: How a big development is impacting Nashville's transit ridership

Posted on: July 30, 2019

Lebanon hopes to build business momentum, improve safety with town square project

Posted on: July 30, 2019

'All about the money': Murfreesboro residents irritated by heavy industrial zoning plan

Posted on: July 30, 2019

Who pays for Murfreesboro's growth? City leaders weigh the benefits of impact fees on development

Posted on: July 30, 2019

Clarksville is in the youngest county in Tennessee. What makes it a magnet for millennials?

Posted on: July 30, 2019
Garbage at BiCounty

Hendersonville officials work to correct issues with garbage, limb and brush collection

Posted on: July 29, 2019
MayorRace

Nashville's mayoral race is in the final stretch. Here's why each candidate wants your vote.

Posted on: July 29, 2019

State of the County address outlines Williamson County’s successes and challenges

Posted on: July 25, 2019

Franklin Tomorrow presents Mayor Anderson with Legacy Award

Posted on: July 25, 2019

Downtown Nashville could swell to 95,000 employees, increasing demand for space

Posted on: July 23, 2019

Mt. Juliet road updates: Central Pike interchange, traffic lights and sidewalks

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Williamson Co. tourism numbers grow to 1.7 million visitors

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Mack Hatcher extension on schedule to open November 2021

Posted on: July 22, 2019

Cheatham County's proposed budget includes 6% tax increase. Here are some other key takeaways

Posted on: July 19, 2019

Nashville’s cost of living outpaces Atlanta and Charlotte, study finds

Posted on: July 17, 2019

Spring Hill downtown development projected to generate $100 million in revenue for city over 20 yrs

Posted on: July 16, 2019

As 'plastic-free' movement grows, package-free shop opens up in East Nashville

Posted on: July 15, 2019

New director of Conexion Americas has been fighting for immigrants all her life

Posted on: July 5, 2019

More younger people forced to step into caregiver role amid earlier Alzheimer's diagnoses

Posted on: July 2, 2019

Cheatham officials approve $4.2 million in schools capital projects funding

Posted on: May 23, 2019

Hendersonville residents will likely see a tax increase. But will they pay more money?

Posted on: June 24, 2019

Fairview manager: City must ‘embrace residential growth’ to sustain services

Posted on: June 19, 2019

White House votes to borrow $10M for City Hall, Community Center

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Blackburn’s Nashville office will open Mar. 1

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Historic Ferguson Hall proposed to become a hotel as part of development

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Here's where Nashvillians ride transit — and where they still won't

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Gallatin joins other Middle Tennessee cities in seeking solutions to landfills reaching capacity

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Williamson County School starts program for students with disabilities and their siblings

Posted on: February 28, 2019

New and expanding businesses add 420-plus jobs in Gallatin

Posted on: February 28, 2019

Hendersonville Senior Center Director among nominees for Chamber award

Posted on: February 28, 2019