Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
City United on Cities United
Council unanimously approves a contract with a national association of municipalities to build an anti-violence infrastructure.
Setting It in Stone
A proposal is in the works to turn the city’s spending policies on affordable housing into a legally binding commitment.
Looking for Answers
The city is adopting new strategies to fill gaps in the services provided to help the homeless population off the streets and into housing.
Council Backs Baseball Legislation
The creation of a special sales-tax district would be a key piece of funding for the proposed ballpark for the Tennessee Smokies.
A Growing Preserve
City Council votes tonight on whether to join with the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club to expand the William Hastie Natural Area.
Weekly Watch: March 8-14, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Opposing Lineups
A special sales-tax district could help pay for a new baseball stadium, but at least one City Council member doesn’t want to play ball.
Assembling the Field
Partisan politics and ideological principles undergird candidate recruiting efforts for City Council races in this year’s election.
A Blueprint to Block the Bullets
Even without a detailed spending plan, City Council approves $1 million of accelerated funding for violent crime intervention efforts.