From ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ to an attempt to ban Pride flags, here’s (some of) what passed and what failed among the GOP’s pet projects

Budget also addresses revenue shortfall while setting aside millions for vouchers

Tennessee’s nearly total abortion ban remains intact — and the DCS is now prohibited from requiring immunizations for foster parents

A procedural vote on the East Bank Development Authority turns into Republicans’ punching bag

In the final installment in our series, we look at small-scale wins that could point a way forward for outreach groups and the city

Talking to librarians, advocates, activists and students about state and local book bans and book challenges

Looking at the do’s and don’ts of recycling, restoring Tennessee’s waterways, protecting our caves and more

A hitch regarding commercial plates and residential recycling drop-off has led to a prickly situation

Checking in with the longtime conservationist as he installs a bat-friendly, vandal-proof cave gate in Nashville

Regional utility giant dodges members of Congress, the EPA, legal fights and advocacy organizations in quest for more natural gas

From what can go in your bin to how convenience centers work, here’s what you need to know

Litter cleanup is just one way the group works to restore our waterways

Former Scene reporter Steven Hale’s new book about Tennessee’s death row is out March 26

Three forms of police technology raise questions about privacy and public safety

The city has an affordable housing crisis, but developments that attempt to ease the strain frequently face opposition from neighborhood advocates

State leaders return to Nashville to consider laws related to abortion, education and the ongoing culture wars

Leaders at Metro, state legislature signal smoother sailing ahead

Democrats file symbolic legislation, while Republicans seek to punish adults who help minors get abortions

In education, Republicans are likely to focus on vouchers, retention policies and enhanced school security

Swann, Whitson, Johnson and Jernigan are all in their final terms as state lawmakers

Bills already filed by the GOP this session target Pride flags, transgender health care and books

From housing and transportation to development of the East Bank, here are 11 stories to keep an eye on this year

This year’s elections will include races for state House and Senate, U.S. Congress and more

With its era of contention over and coach Mike Vrabel now gone, the franchise looks ahead

With a new Titans stadium set to open in 2027, development will soon begin within the 338-acre plot

The governor’s controversial plan has already garnered significant criticism from public school advocates

BNA CEO Doug Kreulen recently told reporters he has a 17-point strategy to ‘mitigate roadway congestion’

The city’s safety-net hospital’s lease on the Meharry Medical College campus is set to expire in 2027

A recent study named Nashville the No. 7 metro area in the country for pent-up buyer demand

The mayor’s office is also moving forward with a new North Nashville transit center and a new director of transit and mobility

The first funds from opioid lawsuit settlements will be put into action in Nashville this year

With a new crop of potential hurdles to making money from recordings, how can musicians earn a living?

Nashville’s mayor will continue to wrestle with transit, development and city operations

Commemorating some of the irreplaceable Nashville figures we lost in 2023

Remembering Rep. Bill Beck, Gov. Don Sundquist, Kathleen Harkey and more

Remembering Jack Arnold, Richard Eskind and more

Remembering Jerry Jarrett, Fred Pancoast, Frank Wycheck and more

Remembering Frank Sass, Liz Thiels, Dave Roe, Jerry Bradley and more

Remembering Frank Ritter, Sheila Lee Green, Charlie Appleton and more

Remembering Charles Strobel, the victims of the Covenant School shooting and more

Sarah Shoop Neumann, Ibtihal Cheko and Maryam Abolfazli are at the center of a Nashville community calling for change

From widespread failure in the state legislature to Franklin’s unhinged mayoral race, here’s our 34th annual list of blunders and bloopers

From a Tupperware-related brawl to a toe-sucking hotel manager, here’s our roundup of 2023’s most Boner Award-worthy small-time crime

Looking at the politics and the impact of school choice in Tennessee

Unable to rely on lawmakers to regulate guns, some Tennesseans have decided to risk gun ownership

Talking to outreach specialists at nonprofits City Road Chapel, Open Table Nashville and The Beat about the city’s housing crisis

Says Kanew of his online success story, ‘I can do a lot of damage with a little phone’

The race between O’Connell and Rolli enters its final days, while runoff candidates vie for a handful of remaining Metro Council seats

A quick look at the races to represent Districts 4, 11 and 29

The longtime councilmember is everything, everywhere, all at once