Aug. 21: Claims of Harassment in Fairgrounds Speedway Ballot Initiative Effort; Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate

A group gathering signatures to end racing at Fairgrounds Speedway secured a temporary order of protection after alleging harassment by pro-racetrack individuals. On other local fronts, Tennessee’s unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in July, while Meharry Medical Group and Nashville General Hospital are hosting town halls on women's healthcare. Furthermore, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency unveiled Park Point East, a new affordable housing development.