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Metro Council approves $500,000 for Farmers Market
Metro Council approved $500,000 in rent relief to vendors at the Nashville Farmers Market, despite reservations from several council members. The bill was previously deferred due to conflicts with U.S. Treasury guidelines, which would have considered the funds as unlawful revenue replacement, according to Councilmember Sandra Sepulveda, one of three sponsors. Council made the decision […]
Defunct HOA leaves South Nashville neighborhood in quandary with TDOT
Homeowners associations are typically associated with suburbia, but they play critical roles in the city neighborhoods as well, as residents of a Nashville community found out in recent years. While the role of an HOA is to keep land value up, it serves many other purposes. More people moving to Nashville necessitates road-widening projects, and […]
Tennessee group advocates for conservative Latino voters
Latino voters have historically leaned Democratic, but more Latinos than ever voted Republican in the 2020 election and showed they can’t be taken for granted by either political party. The Latino vote provided decisive leads. In Florida, Latinos cast votes for President Donald Trump. In Arizona, they helped decide the election for President-elect Joe Biden. […]
Tennessee non-profit teaches veterans to make a living in civilian life
At one point in his life, Jerome Hardaway was just a veteran trying to get back into civilian life. Today he runs a successful nonprofit teaching other vets to compete in a modern world. Launched in 2014, Vets Who Code is a nonprofit that teaches veterans technical skills to earn a stable income in the […]
Vanderbilt seeks Latino families for study on intersection between autism and music
Vanderbilt researchers are seeking Latino families to learn more about COVID-19’s effects on family relations and how music plays a part in the development of young children, especially those on the autism spectrum. COVID-19 created a unique situation for families having to deal with quarantine, and researchers believe music has been a successful coping mechanism. […]
Once almost forgotten, Black artist given historic marker
A Tennessee artist largely ignored in his own neighborhood now has a historical marker to solidify his legacy. William Edmondson, the first Black artist to have his own exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), was commemorated Saturday with a historical marker near the corner of 14th Avenue, S. and Wade Avenue in Edgehill. […]
Black caucus files bill on behalf of Pervis Payne
The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators (TBCSL) will file a bill to consider inmates diagnosed with intellectual disabilities ineligible for death row. The State General Assembly goes back into session on Jan. 12, but advocates for Death Row inmate Pervis Payne hope a decision is made on his behalf well before Payne’s scheduled execution […]
Live Election Coverage 2020
Join the staff of the Tennessee Lookout as we bring you coverage throughout Election Day 2020 of the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Marquita Bradshaw and Republican Bill Hagerty, as well as state house and senate races.
Voter suppression tactics keep Tennessee at bottom of states for voting
Tennessee hasn’t experienced widespread voter intimidation but voter suppression tactics are rampant, said a Nashville voting rights advocate and congressional staffer. Lisa Quigley, chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Nashville, said there have been no reports of voter intimidation during early voting in Tennessee, but suppressive state voting laws play a key role […]
Nashville COVID-19 cases rise as activities move indoors
As COVID cases continue to rise, clusters are primarily happening in households and workplaces, said Dr. Alex Jahangir at Fabian Bedne’s press conference. Bedne, a staff members for Mayor John Cooper, holds a weekly conference for Spanish language speakers. The pandemic situation in Nashville is going from bad to worse, said Bedne. Hospitals’ capacity has […]
“Save Watkins” loses suit against Belmont
A Nashville judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by activists who challenged the takeover of Watkins College of Art by Belmont University. “Save Watkins” plaintiff Mark Schlicher said the group is still considering whether or not to fight the decision. “We are keeping our options open as we consult with each other and our attorneys, […]
First time immigrant voters take pride in making their voices heard
On a rainy Saturday morning, when others slept warm and dry at home, dozens of people stood drenched and cold outside Casa Azafran waiting for their turn to vote. Although very few brought umbrellas, they held their resilience against the rain on their shoulders to participate in this civic duty. For the 2020 presidential elections, […]