NASHVILLE, Tenn.— The Banana Ball Championship League announced that Nashville will host the 2027 BBCL Banana Bowl Championship Game on Saturday, September 25, at the new Nissan Stadium. The event will see two Banana Ball teams face off for the championship. Fans interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to enter the Banana Ball Ticket Lottery List. Additional pre-sale opportunities will be announced at a later date. “We are excited to host the 2027 BBCL Banana Bowl Championship Game in Nashville,” said Deana Ivey, President and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “This event will bring fans from across…
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Nashville, Tenn.–Metro is poised to grant $40.2 million – the largest single round of funding in Metro history – as part of the Barnes Housing Trust Fund’s Round 16 awards. The first grant agreements will be considered for approval by the Metro Council at its Tuesday, Oct. 6 meeting. The awards, initially approved by the Metro Housing Trust Fund Commission at their July 28, 2026, meeting, will be finalized in the coming months and provide funding to 14 different nonprofit organizations for the development and rehabilitation of 1,106 affordable homes in Nashville. The projects include a combination of owner-occupied rehabilitation,…
Nashville, Tenn. –Metro is poised to grant $40.2 million – the largest single round of funding in Metro history – as part of the Barnes Housing Trust Fund’s Round 16 awards. The first grant agreements will be considered for approval by the Metro Council at its Tuesday, Oct. 6 meeting. The awards, initially approved by the Metro Housing Trust Fund Commission at their July 28, 2026, meeting, will be finalized in the coming months and provide funding to 14 different nonprofit organizations for the development and rehabilitation of 1,106 affordable homes in Nashville. The projects include a combination of owner-occupied…
NASHVILLE, TN – On Sunday, September 27, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) will begin work on the first phase of the Gallatin Pike & Main Street Safety Project. The project consists of several safety improvements including enhanced pedestrian crossings, lighting and signal upgrades, and roadway markings. The project also includes the resurfacing of major portions of the corridor from S. 5th Street to Briley Parkway. Identified by Nashville’s Vision Zero Action Plan’s High Injury Network as one of the city’s most dangerous roads, the project is an important step toward making Gallatin Pike safer and more…
Beginning Friday, September 18, the Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) will temporarily close its payment assistance programs to new applications. This pause allows the agency to process current applications and support customers in completing incomplete submissions before the current program year ends on September 30. MAC’s payment assistance programs play a vital role in helping Davidson County residents maintain stability by providing support with essential household expenses, including utility and rent payments, deposits, mortgage assistance, and prescription costs. These programs are designed to ease the financial strain experienced by low-income households by reducing the cost burden of basic living needs and…
NASHVILLE – Mayor Freddie O’Connell today announced legislation to establish a new Legacy Business Program, create a Workforce Advancement Incentive Program, and expand Metro’s existing Property Investment Incentive Program—all designed to help Nashville’s small businesses grow, invest, and thrive. Announced in his State of Metro address, these initiatives build on the O’Connell Administration’s commitment to strengthen quality of life for residents, make Nashville more affordable, and support the local businesses that shape the city’s culture and economy. “Small and legacy businesses are the backbone of our communities,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell. “They’re places of friendship and fellowship. They make us feel like we belong here. They’ve helped build a Nashville for Nashvillians, and they should have the…
NASHVILLE — Choose How You Move (CHYM) has announced a $100 million capital investment package, advancing projects that improve safety, modernize traffic operations, expand transit, and strengthen Nashville’s transportation network. The package includes new investments as well as continued progress on voter-approved initiatives, including the Nolensville Pike and Gallatin Pike All-Access Corridors. This announcement builds on the program’s October 2025 funding package, which committed $104 million to transportation improvements across Nashville. These projects expand sidewalks and Complete Streets, modernize traffic signal technology, strengthen transit infrastructure and service, and move major corridors forward. “Across Nashville, Choose How You Move is turning plans into projects people…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) is announcing next steps on the Gallatin Pike and Main Street Safety Project. The Gallatin Pike Corridor is on Nashville’s Vision Zero Action Plan’s High Injury Network and has been identified as one of the city’s most dangerous roads. NDOT began engaging residents along the corridor in 2023 to identify critical traffic safety needs for people walking, biking, accessing transit, and driving. After evaluating community feedback received earlier this year, NDOT is finalizing designs for near-term safety upgrades completed as part of an upcoming resurfacing project along the corridor. The project…
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Earlier this month, Vice Mayor Henderson hosted 26 college and high school students participating in the Metropolitan Action Commission’s (MAC) POWER Youth Summer Employment Program in the David Scobey Council Chamber at the Historic Courthouse & City Hall. The POWER (Providing Opportunities for Wealth-building and Economic Resilience) Youth program provides exploration and work experience activities for youth ages 14 to 24. “The visit with Vice Mayor Henderson gave our POWER Youth summer interns a meaningful glimpse into the history of Nashville and the important role the Metro Council plays in shaping our city,” said Tanya Evrenson, Director,…
NASHVILLE, TN – July 27, 2026: Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Office filed legislation on Friday for consideration at the next Metro Council meeting. Here’s a look at six measures worth watching: SOLAR ENERGY LEASE & BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE PILOT One line: Lease amendment with Music City Solar adds 10 years and pilots a battery energy storage system to capture and store solar energy. Why it matters: The successful community solar project on the site of a former landfill near the interchange of I-65 and Briley Parkway has generated over 2 million kilowatt hours of solar power since its founding. By storing solar energy in rechargeable batteries, that power will help balance the city’s energy supply, reduce peak usage levels and their frequency, and offer a backup power source in times of critical need. What’s…