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Metro Council Approves $2.9B Budget With Raises for Teachers, First Responders
Nashville's Metro Council signed off on a new city budget that includes pay increases for teachers and first responders.
City Unveils $40M Plan to Repave 200 Miles of Residential Streets
Memphis is rolling out a multi-year paving plan aimed at the city's most worn residential roads.
New South Knoxville Library Branch Opens After Two-Year Delay
Knoxville's newest library branch finally opened its doors after construction setbacks pushed the project past schedule.
Walnut Street Bridge to Close Six Weeks for Structural Repairs
Chattanooga's iconic pedestrian bridge will shut down temporarily for a round of structural repair work.
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station for Growing West Side
Clarksville officials broke ground on a new fire station meant to keep pace with rapid growth on the city's west side.
School Board Approves Plan for Third New Elementary School by 2028
Rutherford County's school board signed off on plans for a third new elementary campus to handle enrollment growth.
Downtown Parking Garage Set to Open Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Franklin's new downtown parking garage is on track to open in time for the busy holiday shopping stretch.
West Tennessee's Largest Solar Farm Connects to the Grid
A large-scale solar farm outside Jackson has begun feeding power into the regional grid.
City Council Debates Short-Term Rental Restrictions Downtown
Johnson City leaders are weighing new limits on short-term rentals in the downtown core.