🚸 Could this fix our child care crisis?

🧒 Making Child Care More Accessible

The Metro Council is taking up two proposals that could make it easier for providers to open child care centers at tomorrow’s meeting. On today’s podcast, we’re talking with a provider about what needs to happen to make raising our kids more affordable. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🌳 Neighbors Fighting to Keep Green Space

Renraw neighbors say they were hoping for a green space in the upcoming mixed-use development where the Lincoln Tech campus used to be, separate from retail, and open to all community members — but the builders have changed course. Metro Planning is taking up the proposed changes during their Thursday meeting from 4-7 p.m. [WKRN; Nashville.gov]

• The historic Warner House stands at the center of the forthcoming development. But who exactly were the Warners, you ask? [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🛑 Bill Making it Harder To Sue Over Laws Passes

Lawmakers want to make it harder for Tennesseans to block laws from going into effect before they can do harm. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti pushed for the change, which repeals a Republican law from 2018 that had protected the right to sue the state based on a law’s constitutionality. The bill passed the General Assembly last week, and is awaiting the governor’s signature. [The Tennessean]

• Here’s where the slate of “Immigration 2026” bills stands right now. [WPLN]

⚖️ What to Know About the May 5 Judicial Candidates

May 5 is the Democratic primary for some key judicial races in Nashville. But who is on the ballot, and how do they separate themselves? This questionnaire has essential details on how the candidates would approach their role on the bench. [Nashville Banner]

• But this isn’t the only election that’s coming up! Keep this election guide handy, Nashville. [📰 City Cast Nashville]