Tag: Metro Nashville Council

Lawmakers Easing Off Brakes On Nashville’s East Bank Authority Bill

Approval of the creation of a commission to oversee development of Nashville’s East Bank has been slowed in the legislature. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout – CC BY-NC-ND 4.0] – Legislation to create a special authority to oversee the 130-acre East Bank area surrounding the Titans stadium in Nashville could be reaching […]

Tennessee Titans Push For 8 A.M. Sunday Alcohol Sales At Bars

Image Credit: Canva The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Selling alcohol at bars starting at 8 a.m. on Sundays, the same as other days of the week, is under consideration in the Tennessee Legislature and being pushed by the NFL Titans. The bill would require a city that has approved liquor-by-the-drink sales by referendum […]

Nearly $700K Spent On Nashville Vs Tennessee Lawsuits Over Laws

Image Credit: UnSplash The Center Square [By Jon Styf] – Nashville spent nearly $700,000 out of pocket on four lawsuits challenging state laws this year along with 1,645 hours of the department’s time, according to a new report from The Tennessean. The $682,949 in out-of-pocket expenses included paying for outside counsel, expert witnesses, filing fees […]