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Metro Arts Fails to Deliver Promised Grants

After a year of fighting over strategic direction, arts organizations say agency has yet to deliver money

by Connor Daryani and Steve Cavendish December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

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City Will Audit Metro Arts Over Unpaid Grants

Following a monthlong delay in providing grants to arts organizations, Metro Legal and Finance departments recommend deeper examination of Arts Commission

by Connor Daryani December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Update: Still No Answers from Metro Arts on Unpaid Grants

A week after Director Daniel Singh asked for 48 hours to respond to questions about millions in unpaid grants, no explanation given as arts organizations scramble to replace lost funding

by Connor Daryani December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Experts: 2024 is Best Time for Transit Referendum

Ballot measures in other cities show multiple efforts required to build support for transit funding

by Connor Daryani November 29, 2023November 29, 2023

Has the Racetrack Missed Its Window?

ANALYSIS: Three relevant public opinion data points in the longtime fight over the Fairgrounds Speedway

by Steve Cavendish November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

O’Connell Outlines Policy Initiatives for Term

Transit and customer service top overall priorities in addition to affordable housing on the East Bank

by Connor Daryani November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

The Last Ride, Part 1

Greed, Ambition, Race and the Trial of the Century

by Demetria Kalodimos May 24, 2023June 19, 2023

The Last Ride, Part 2

A Black Scapegoat, the Indicted Partner and a Mystery Witness

by Demetria Kalodimos May 26, 2023August 11, 2023

The Last Ride, Part 3

Powell Trial Grips City

by Demetria Kalodimos May 30, 2023June 19, 2023

Library Board Officially Rejects All Candidates

The Nashville Public Library Board concluded its search for a new executive director without selecting one, dismissing the four candidates who were finalists. The NPL…

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023