🩰 Metro Arts funding chaos

💰 Another Bill Introduced To End TN’s Grocery Tax

Last month, Nashville Democratic State Rep. Aftyn Behn filed a bill to end Tennessee’s grocery tax. Now Republican State Rep. Elaine Davis has filed a different bill to end the tax, but without raising taxes on businesses. [WSMV]

🩰 Arts Funding Chaos

It’s “Nutcracker” season — but given the upheaval at Metro Arts, we need to talk about more than just the Sugar Plum Fairy. On the City Cast Nashville podcast, we chat with representatives from the Nashville Ballet, PYDANCE, and Satellite Dance about how the Metro Arts chaos — and insufficient arts funding in general — is impacting their work. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🚌 Transit Rollout Has Begun

Despite a legal challenge to the mayor’s transportation improvement program, which was approved by a large majority of Nashville voters, Metro has begun the hiring process for its chief program officer. On-the-ground work has also begun, and residents will likely see signal improvements and new sidewalk projects soon. [Nashville Banner]

🎶 New Exhibition Honors Rosanne Cash

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's new exhibit showcases Rosanne Cash and her musical successes, both alongside and apart from her father, Johnny Cash. The exhibition runs through March 2026. [The Tennessean]