🚗 Why Nashville hates Metropolis Parking

🚗 Is Metropolis Parking Good Now?

We asked for your complaints about Metropolis Parking, and y’all had a lot to say! On today’s City Cast Nashville podcast, we’re airing your grievances, celebrating recent Metropolis good news, and pondering the eternal mysteries of parking in Nashville. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🧑‍⚖️ Immigrant Advocacy Group Sues

The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition is suing the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security to obtain records connected to May’s immigration arrests during Tennessee Highway Patrol stops. [WKRN]

• Our interview with TIRRC about immigrant rights [🎧 City Cast Nashville]
• More on May’s immigration arrests [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🗳️ Will the Special Election Have Low Voter Turnout?

Vanderbilt University professor and poll director John Geer expects voter turnout to be low for the District 7 special election, with no other races on the ballot, and with the election occurring during a different time than usual. This might give Democrats and less moderate candidates a higher chance of winning. [Nashville Banner]

• Check to see if you live in District 7, and if you’re registered to vote. Let’s do this! [📰 Hey Nashville]
• Meet the candidates [WPLN]

📱 Recording Reveals Workplace Harassment

An audio recording of Metro’s Department of Emergency Communications director Steve Martini reveals him harassing a 911 dispatcher, calling her a “jerk,” “liar,” and that he would retaliate against insubordination “with the hammer… I’m going to swing hard and fast.” Councilmember Joy Styles says there have been numerous complaints about his management style since he took office in 2020, and he should be fired. [NewsChannel 5]