Wedgewood-Houston
Coverage of Wedgewood-Houston in the Nexus archive.
- Nashville residents share feedback as NDOT, The Truth work on traffic plans
Nashville residents and business owners in Wedgewood-Houston provided feedback on traffic concerns for The Truth, a new music venue set to open in October. The venue will rely on paid parking lots and street parking due to limited on-site parking, raising worries about congestion and safety. The Nashville Department of Transportation is developing traffic plans with input from the community.
- Nashville renter got sky-high electric bills, landlord covered some. Metro Codes says AC still wasn't fixed
Weston Wittek, a renter at Nashville's The Finery apartment complex, faced unresolved air conditioning issues leading to high electric bills. Despite the landlord reimbursing 70% of three months' bills and offering a new unit, Metro Codes cited the property for HVAC system failures, which remained unaddressed during a follow-up inspection. The Finery claims the system was later repaired.
- Brothers behind iggy's bringing new steakhouse to Wedgewood Houston neighborhood
The brothers who founded iggy's are opening a new steakhouse in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. The steakhouse will be part of their expanding restaurant portfolio in the area.
- 'It's a good outcome': Guilty plea brings closure 2 years after Smokin Thighs owner's death
Smokin Thighs owner Matt Carney was struck in a hit-and-run incident outside his Wedgewood-Houston restaurant. Two years later, the responsible individual pleaded guilty, leading to closure for those close to Carney.
- Man pleads guilty to murder, other charges in connection with 2024 Smokin Thighs hit-and-run crash
A man has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges linked to a 2024 hit-and-run crash outside the Smokin Thighs restaurant in Wedgewood-Houston, which resulted in the death of a business owner. Officials confirmed the guilty plea more than two years after the incident.
- Wedgewood-Houston leaders prepare for traffic increase ahead of new concert venue opening
The new Live Nation venue, The Truth, is set to open this fall in Wedgewood-Houston, leading to concerns among residents about worsened parking issues.
- 'More than a bike lane': Nashville launches first Complete Street project under Choose How You Move plan
Nashville has launched its first Complete Street project under Mayor Freddie O'Connell's Choose How You Move plan. The project is being implemented along Chestnut Street in Wedgewood-Houston.
- Wedgewood-Houston road to be closed for 2 weeks
A single travel lane on Chestnut Street in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston area will be closed from June 26 through July 13 between the railroad tracks and Humphreys Street. The Nashville Department of Transportation stated opposing traffic will share a lane, with flaggers directing traffic in alternating directions.
- New legislation? Stricter guidelines? Dozens attend town hall to discuss data center debate
A town hall meeting in Wedgewood-Houston drew dozens to discuss opposition to a planned data center near the Nashville Zoo, with attendees demanding stricter guidelines and transparency. The Nashville Metro council is set to consider proposed legislation on data centers on July 7, while company DC Blox addressed concerns about energy, water use, and health risks.