Yihyun Jeong
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN, United States
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Nashville Mayor John Cooper outlines major investment in education, affordable housing and transportation
Mayor John Cooper delivered his second State of Metro address Thursday, announcing he will fund pay increases for Nashville teachers and employees. → Read More
Election commission: No vote yet to put Nashville tax issue before voters but enough signatures collected
The Davidson County Election Commission has not yet decided if the proposed Charter amendments by 4 Good Government should go before voters. → Read More
License plate reader bill shelved in Nashville after fierce debate over use as policing tool
Nashville officials are debating a measure to introduce a network of license plate readers. Critics argue it will lead to racial profiling. → Read More
See where Nashville property values will grow the most in 2021 reappraisals
Nashville-Davidson County property values are expected to see a median increase of 34% in the 2021 property reappraisal. → Read More
Nashville Mayor John Cooper to deliver State of Metro address on April 29
The State of Metro is used by mayors to propose operating and capital budgets for the coming fiscal year. → Read More
Nashville opens bidding for private partner to upgrade, run parking meters
Metro Council approved changes to the Metro Codes Tuesday that clears hurdles for the Nashville to solicit bids for a "Smart Parking" program. → Read More
What happens to Nashville's property tax rate in a reappraisal year?
The property tax rate is automatically adjusted following reappraisal so the city doesn't collect a windfall of revenue if property values go up. → Read More
Reappraisal will push property tax rate down, Mayor John Cooper touts 'record low' level
Mayor John Cooper in a media tour Friday morning confusingly teased a "record low level" for Nashville's future property tax rate. → Read More
Oracle to Nashville: What we know so far
The Oracle proposal would be the largest economic development project in Tennessee history. → Read More
Party lines emerge as election commission takes on property tax-ballot initiative, staffs up legal counsel
The commission faces a tight schedule to decide whether the issue should go before voters in a June special election. → Read More
Man dies at Nashville assisted living facility after being lost outside overnight
J.B. Knowles Home Assisted Living was barred from accepting new residents after a man who lived there, Michael Walker, went missing and died. → Read More
Nashville council adjusts health benefits for future council members
The Metro Council gave final approval Tuesday night to legislation overhauling the perks for future council members. → Read More
Nashville is gearing up for another fight over a property tax petition. How the legal battle is playing out.
Metro Legal Director Bob Cooper shared early insight on the city's legal analysis on the latest ballot initiative. A lawsuit has already been filed seeking a court opinion on how many signatures were needed. → Read More
Two new Republican picks appointed to Nashville election commission ahead of property tax petition vote
The newly reconstituted election panel will meet Tuesday to review the latest property tax ballot initiative in Nashville. → Read More
Davidson GOP pushes for new election commissioners before property tax vote to 'fight for what's right'
Davidson County GOP chair says the party was spurred to recommend new commissioners after the first ballot initiative to curb Metro's property tax rate failed. → Read More
Appointment of new Nashville election commissioners expected before tax petition vote
At least two current commissioners won't be coming back to vote on a second petition effort taking aim at Nashville's property taxes. → Read More
Election commission to vote next week on petition to limit Nashville's property tax increase
If Metro Legal determines enough petition signatures were gathered, Davidson County election commissioners will decide whether the measures should be placed on the ballot. → Read More
'It's been a very tough year': Record rainfall slams Middle Tennessee, leaving at least four dead
The record rainfall, which began Saturday and stretched into the early hours of Palm Sunday, was the latest blow to the battered region. → Read More
Former Nashville mayor David Briley considers run for circuit court judge
Former Nashville mayor David Briley says he's considering a run if Judge Hamilton Gayden doesn't seek reelection. → Read More
Nashville is trying to diversify boards, commissions. Here's what one community group is doing to help.
Stand Up Nashville created its Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute to prepare a new, diverse generation of residents to serve. → Read More