Storm 5 Alert until Wednesday morning due to snow & extreme cold(1.15.24)
https://www.newschannel5.com/weather/storm-5-alert-until-wednesday-morning-due-to-snow-extreme-cold1-15-24
Snow showers will continue today. When the snow ends, the heaviest amounts will be across our southern and eastern counties. Temperatures will remain below freezing until Thursday.
Closings
https://www.wsmv.com/weather/closings/
LIST: New laws starting in 2024 in Tennessee
LIST: New laws starting in 2024 in Tennessee
https://www.wsmv.com/2023/12/27/list-new-laws-starting-2024-tennessee/
New laws such as the gun safety course law, Abrial’s Law and more will take effect on Jan. 1.
Court blocks law giving state power to appoint members to Nashville's sports authority
Court blocks law giving state power to appoint members to Nashville's sports authority
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2023/12/22/tennessee-court-sides-nashville-lawsuit-tn-sports-authority-law/71723012007/
A three-judge panel blocked a law that would have replaced several members of the local sports authority with state-appointed members.
State Preemption and the Coming Legislative Session
https://nashvillebanner.com/2023/12/22/state-preemption-and-the-coming-legislative-session/
As the second half of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly approaches, local elected officials around the state are working to flip the preemption narrative, hoping to make some headway in reclaiming local control. One of the most significant outcomes of 2023’s legislative session was the onslaught of so-called “attacks on Nashville.” From an attempt to […]
NES goes before Metro Nashville Council, lists off reasons why it no-bid street light contract
NES goes before Metro Nashville Council, lists off reasons why it no-bid street light contract – Tennessee Lookout
https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/12/20/nes-goes-before-metro-nashville-council-lists-off-reasons-why-it-no-bid-street-light-contract/
Nashville Electric Service officials appeared before two Metro Nashville Council committees Monday to defend the a $47 million no-bid contract.
TDOT released list of possible locations for their controversial optional toll lanes
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/tdot-released-list-of-possible-locations-for-their-controversial-optional-toll-lanes
Would you be willing to pay money to avoid Nashville traffic? State leaders are working on a plan that would give you that option, and released new details about where they could be located.
Audit finds Tennessee prisons severely understaffed, officers worried about safety | WTVC
Audit finds Tennessee prisons severely understaffed, officers worried about safety | WTVC
https://newschannel9.com/news/local/audit-finds-tennessee-prisons-severely-understaffed-officers-worried-about-safety
Tennessee prisons are severely understaffed, with a vacancy rate at one prison of 61%, leading to unsafe conditions for both inmates and guards, a state audit o