Nashville moves to speed up day care openings as Metro takes up permit fast-tracking
Nashville TN – Metro Council is weighing a permit-priority bill for day care projects on April 7, while a broader zoning rewrite stays on a later track.
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Shelby County Land Bank’s 25% flash sale opens a short window on tax-delinquent Memphis properties
Memphis TN – Shelby County’s Land Bank flash sale runs through April 17, but buyers face fees, tax and code checks, public notice, approvals and months of waiting.
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Knoxville reopens Third Creek’s Zig Zag Bridge as another greenway repair moves toward reopening
Knoxville TN – The rebuilt Zig Zag Bridge on Third Creek Greenway reopened April 3, restoring a key west-to-downtown route while James White repairs continue.
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Knoxville Growth Brief: Housing Review, Street Work and Parks Plan
Knoxville, TN – April 3, 2026 – Housing plans are open for review as the city advances paving, bridge, sidewalk and parks priorities across Knoxville.
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State Push to Shift Metro Elections, Transit Lanes Advance as Budget Talks Resume
Nashville, TN – April 3, 2026 – State lawmakers target Metro election timing as bus lanes advance and council prepares for key budget talks next week.
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Transit overhaul, housing push, and airport construction top Memphis civic agenda
Memphis, TN – April 3, 2026 – Transit planning, housing expansion, and airport construction updates lead this week’s civic and infrastructure news.
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Housing Affordability, Child Care Plan and Easter Travel Pause Lead Nashville Headlines
Nashville, TN – April 2, 2026 – A new housing poll, child care funding push and TDOT’s Easter construction pause top this week’s local policy news.
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Riverfront Expansion, School Audit Findings Lead Memphis Headlines
Memphis, TN – April 2, 2026 – Riverfront upgrades move ahead as a state audit flags school finance issues and City Council tackles infrastructure matters.
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Transit Tunneling, Housing Data, and Budget Talks Lead Nashville Agenda
Nashville, TN – April 1, 2026 – Transit tunneling advances, new housing data shows price shifts, and Metro budget talks ramp up ahead of summer deadlines.
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Housing Bias Report, Deadly Shooting, and Stormy Forecast Lead Memphis Headlines
Memphis, TN – April 1, 2026 – A housing discrimination report, a deadly shooting, and a stormy forecast top local government and public safety news.
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Oracle Lease, State Finance Meeting, and Warmer Weather Lead Nashville Headlines
Nashville, TN – March 31, 2026 – Oracle signs major East Bank lease, state finance leaders meet in town, and breezy weather signals a warmer week ahead.
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Land Bank Expands Property Pipeline as Transit Pilot Ends and Council Preps Budget Talks
Memphis, TN – March 31, 2026 – Property redevelopment, transit changes, and budget planning headline a busy week in city government.
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Davidson County Expands Tourism Strategy Beyond Downtown Core
Nashville, TN – March 30, 2026 – Davidson County is broadening its tourism economy beyond concerts and nightlife, aiming to grow hotels, museums, rural experiences and year-roun…
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Shelby County Reviews Budget Calendar, Transit Pilot Nears Deadline, Housing Programs Advance
Memphis, TN – March 30, 2026 – County budget talks, transit changes, and housing reinvestment efforts headline a busy week in local government.
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City Hall On The Go Brings Memphis Services Directly to Neighborhoods
Memphis, TN – March 29, 2026 – City leaders launched City Hall On The Go this weekend, offering residents direct access to municipal services outside downtown.
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Water Planning, City Sentiment Poll and New Court Data Lead Nashville Policy Week
Nashville, TN – March 29, 2026 – State water planning, a new city sentiment poll, and fresh court data highlight key policy shifts this week.
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Shelby County Shooting, Housing Discrimination Report, and Spring Storm Pattern Lead Memphis Headlines
Memphis, TN – March 28, 2026 – A fatal Shelby County shooting, a housing discrimination report, and days of storms are shaping local policy talks.
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Rental Discrimination Report, Retail Shifts and Public Safety Lead Memphis Headlines
Memphis, TN – March 27, 2026 – New data on rental discrimination, a fatal Shelby County shooting, and retail shifts signal key changes across the city.
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Budget Talks, I-24 Lanes, and Housing Permits Lead Nashville’s Week in Policy News
Nashville, TN – March 26, 2026 – Metro debates budget shifts, I-24 Choice Lanes advance, and new housing data shows steady permit growth.
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Housing Bias Report, Stormy Forecast and Suburban Growth Lead Memphis Headlines
Memphis, TN – March 26, 2026 – A new housing discrimination report, stormy spring weather outlook and suburban retail growth top local headlines.
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Metro Debates I-24 Choice Lanes, NES Service Fight, Storm Cleanup Continues
Nashville, TN – March 25, 2026 – Metro debates I-24 choice lanes, lawmakers target NES service area, and storm cleanup continues across the region.
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Memphis Headlines: High Point Terrace Shooting, Transit Update, Council Meeting
Memphis, TN – March 25, 2026 – Four people were shot in High Point Terrace as MATA’s free fare pilot nears its end and City Council meets this week.