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On the campaign trail: Candidates weigh in on who should control the school board

How Nashville mayoral candidates view the role of Metro in Nashville's schools, the Fairgrounds Speedway deal and more.

 

Mayor Joe Carr talks about tax hike decision for Rutherford County

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr talks about why the Rutherford County Commission agreed in 13-8 vote with his recommendation to raise property taxes.

 

'You got to pay the bills': County commission adopts 16% property tax hike

The Rutherford County Commission voted 13-8 Monday to increase property taxes by nearly 16.1% for the next fiscal year that starts July 1.

 

Mt. Juliet to combine fireworks shows for July 4; Lebanon, Watertown and 'Field of Flags'

Mt. Juliet to combine two fireworks shows for July 4; Lebanon to hold display at fairgrounds and Watertown annual squirt gun parade.

 

Soaring achievement: Knoxville rocketry team places fourth in international contest

In their first year, the Hardin Valley Academy AeroHawks traveled to Paris as national rocketry champions and placed fourth in international contest.

 

Just Askin': Are fireworks legal in Nashville? The answer could have changed this year

Nashville Metro Councilmember Dave Rosenberg pushed for the council to allow fireworks on the Fourth of July between noon and 10:30 p.m.

 

How much will a special session cost taxpayers?

A special legislative session Gov. Bill Lee plans to call late this summer will cost taxpayers at least $124,360 in expenses for lawmakers alone.

 

Davidson County Sheriff finds more contraband in ductwork at Downtown Detention Center

The items are believed to be connected to Alex Friedmann who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for hiding weapons in the walls of the facility.

 

Just Askin': Is Nashville at risk for a train derailment?

Study shows Nashville among fewest derailments. Earlier this year, a train derailment in East Palestine brought national attention to the subject.

 

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