Metro Nashville

Flash flooding in Springfield's Stonegate neighborhood highlighted confusion over drainage easement maintenance responsibilities. Homeowners with drainage easements may be tasked with clearing blockages, even if they don't directly benefit from the easement. Similar policies apply across Middle Tennessee, with local governments emphasizing property owner responsibility for maintaining unobstructed water flow.

Metro Nashville's Council has passed data center regulations and a temporary moratorium, marking a significant shift in how these facilities are developed in Davidson County.

A federal CMS pilot program offers limited coverage of three GLP-1 weight-management medications for qualifying Metro Nashville retirees on Medicare or Medicare Advantage. The program, separate from Metro’s health plan, requires a $50 monthly copay and mandates prescriptions be processed through a CMS system, not Metro’s plan. Vanderbilt University is studying the drugs’ potential for asthma and obesity.

Metro Nashville has submitted an application to acquire land at 648 Grassmere Park next to the Nashville Zoo, where Atlanta-based DC Blox plans to build a data center. The project faces opposition due to community health, environmental, and noise pollution concerns, and the city has filed condemnation legislation to seize the property through eminent domain. DC Blox claimed collaborative discussions with officials, but the mayor and zoo leadership disputed these claims.

Metro Nashville has filed a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee, alleging the Tennessee Department of Correction failed to transfer convicted felons. The lawsuit claims the state did not meet its obligations related to the timely transfer of these individuals.

A Metro Nashville councilmember is advocating for changes in how the city addresses homeless encampments after a 6-month-old baby was discovered in one in West Nashville.

Renters at Nashville's Maple Creek Apartments report unaddressed trash accumulation and pest infestations due to missing dumpsters, claiming the conditions violate local and state regulations. The property, owned by Maple Creek TN LLC and registered to TAMRAK, received a city notice to resolve the issue, but tenants say trash pickup remains delayed.

White supremacist graffiti linked to Patriot Front has been on a silo in East Nashville for weeks. The city says the property owner is responsible for removal, and a property standards case has been opened with a deadline for re-inspection by Monday.

Metro Nashville and a state-appointed airport board are disputing control of the Nashville Airport Authority under a new state law. The state board claims its actions are constitutional, while Metro argues federal law prevents the FAA from recognizing the state takeover until the legal dispute is resolved. The FAA may approve the takeover only if the board agrees or a court resolves the matter.

Franklin officials warn residents about increased Fourth of July fire risks due to a heat wave, emphasizing dangers from backyard grilling and illegal fireworks. Fire Department Battalion Chief Jose Periut highlights city code requirements for grill safety and notes that fireworks are banned in Franklin and other Middle Tennessee cities. Firefighters will monitor conditions and enforce laws during the holiday.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell seeks to block a DC BLOX data center near the Nashville Zoo by pursuing eminent domain legislation, citing community and environmental concerns. The project, which would serve as a connectivity hub and require 50 megawatts of power, faces opposition over noise pollution and transparency issues. DC BLOX has a $23 million contract to purchase the land but may be halted if the city enacts the legislation.

Metro Nashville is attempting to seize land designated for a DC Blox data center near the zoo through condemnation legislation, citing public concerns over environmental and community impacts. The project faces opposition from the Nashville Zoo, environmental groups, residents, and Brad Paisley due to potential threats to the endangered Nashville crayfish and local noise/land use issues.

A new analysis by LEAN Frog Business Solutions reveals that Williamson County teachers start with competitive salaries but lose ground mid-career. While starting pay ranks third among peer districts, it drops to eighth by mid-career and only surpasses peers at the final pay step. Housing costs in Williamson County further reduce purchasing power compared to neighboring districts.

Fisk University pledged to support Metro Nashville's regulation of data centers and committed to constructing a 30 megawatt data center without harming neighbors. BLVD Capital, backed by sports teams, announced a 233-acre mixed-use sports complex in Franklin called The Banks at Brownland.

Metro Nashville is considering a bill requiring companies in Davidson County to disclose when they use dynamic and personalized algorithmic pricing. The proposal, introduced by Council Member Mike Cortese, aims to increase transparency for consumers by revealing how pricing algorithms determine different charges for the same product. A similar state-level bill to ban such practices stalled earlier this year.

The Metro Nashville budget for the first time includes funding for teenage entrepreneurs as part of the Metro Youth in Local Government program.

Metro Nashville's Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program became a permanent initiative after saving $3.4 million in 2025. The program, which provides legal aid to tenants facing eviction, secured $4.5 million in the 2027 fiscal year budget and demonstrated high success rates in preventing displacement.

Chattanooga's airport authority considers legal action against a Tennessee state law transferring airport control from local governments, joining Nashville's challenge. The FBI reportedly thwarted a plot targeting Sen. Marsha Blackburn during a 250th U.S. celebration event.

Metro Nashville has proposed an ordinance requiring disclosure of AI-driven pricing. Consumer researchers, including the nonprofit Consumer Reports, have been investigating AI-driven pricing for approximately one year.

Metro Nashville's grocery tax reduction proposal, part of Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s affordability plan, will be debated by the Metro Council. The 22% tax cut, equivalent to half a cent, aims to provide financial relief amid rising household costs. O’Connell filed a resolution on May 1 proposing the tax cut alongside budget adjustments for housing, education, and employee pay.

Metro Nashville and the Metro Nashville Airport Authority sued the state of Tennessee to block a takeover of the airport board, citing the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act. The state law aims to replace airport boards in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Tri-Cities with state appointees, effective July 1. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent the dissolution of the current board.

Metro Nashville’s insurance company has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Nashville Downtown Partnership over a summer fire in a downtown parking garage near the main library. The lawsuit alleges the partnership failed to properly oversee Block by Block, a property management company that stored hazardous materials and allowed smoking, leading to a fire that caused the library’s nine-month closure and ongoing garage repairs.