The 35 project ideas generated by Nashville/Davidson County’s participatory budgeting program that will be eligible for consideration when voting begins were unveiled last week.

The committee of budget delegates collectively identified 35 potential projects from the 1,321 ideas submitted by Davidson County residents for inclusion on the ballot for this cycle. One project suggestion was included from each of the 35 council districts across the city.

2. Is massive MCC too small? Expansion talk is growing - Friday, June 16, 2023

The Music City Center, built because Nashville had outgrown the old convention center, is now in that same position – not big enough to handle all the business coming its way. More space is needed because groups are already booking events through 2033 and even a decade beyond.

3. The skeptics had it wrong - Friday, June 16, 2023

A chuckle is the initial response from Charles Starks when asked if the Music City Center has been more successful than he could have imagined. Then the president and CEO of the massive downtown facility settles into his chair and reveals the moment he knew that one of the most controversial buildings in Nashville history would someday be hailed as a landmark achievement.

4. Top Davidson County commercial real estate sales for February 2023 - Friday, March 17, 2023

Top Davidson County commercial real estate sales for February 2023, as compiled by the Nashville Ledger.

5. Frost Brown Todd adds Masterson as partner - Friday, December 30, 2022

Brian Masterson has joined Frost Brown Todd’s tax team as a partner.

Based in Nashville, Masterson has nearly 25 years of tax experience, including advising clients on a variety of state and federal tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and resolving disputes related to post-closing adjustments. He also works with family offices regarding how to structure the acquisition and disposition of private investments.

6. Heupel, Anderson, Hooker headline AP's SEC midseason awards - Friday, October 7, 2022

Will Anderson is one of the nation's top pass rushers. Hendon Hooker has been among the hottest passers.

The Alabama linebacker and Tennessee quarterback headline the midseason Southeastern Conference awards released Wednesday by The Associated Press. Anderson is the top defensive player so far and Hooker grrabbed the offensive honors as the two players head into Saturday's showdown between No. 3 Alabama and No. 6 Tennessee at Neyland Stadium.

7. Littler selects Strawn as managing shareholder - Friday, November 12, 2021

Littler, an employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Bradley Strawn as regional office managing shareholder of the firm’s Nashville office, succeeding Jennifer Robinson, who has stepped down to focus on her practice.

8. Is COVID-19 the death of shaking hands? - Friday, February 12, 2021

On March 8, 2020, the 8:45 morning service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin was unfolding as it did every Sunday. Just after the Prayers of the People, the rector offered The Peace. “May the peace of the Lord be always with you,” Father Rusty McCown said to the congregation. “And also with you,” they responded.

9. New wing & a prayer: BNA building for uncertain times - Friday, June 5, 2020

Nashville International Airport should be enjoying its best year ever in 2020. After all, 2019 was a record year for the airport, as was 2018.

In fact, BNA has had seven record-breaking years in a row, with more than 18 million passengers traveling to and from Nashville last year, an increase of 14% compared to 2018. And 2019 and 2018 were the only other years the airport exceeded 1 million passengers every month.

10. Turner out, Lee in as interim Vandy AD - Friday, February 7, 2020

Malcolm Turner has resigned as Vanderbilt athletic director after one year on the job, and Candice Storey Lee has been named interim athletic director effectively immediately.

Vanderbilt announced Tuesday the school had accepted Turner’s resignation. Turner was president of the NBA G League when hired in December 2018 by Vanderbilt to replace David Williams. He started Feb. 1, 2019.

11. Tennessee Q3 exports fell $500M from year ago - Friday, December 20, 2019

Tennessee’s exports fell by more than $500 million for the third quarter compared to the same period last year, a 6.6% loss, the latest “Global Commerce” trade report from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center finds.

12. Working Mother likes Baker Donelson - Friday, July 19, 2019

Baker Donelson has been named by Working Mother to its 12th annual “Best Law Firms for Women” list. This is the third consecutive year the firm has been included in this prominent list, which recognizes firms that utilize best practices in recruiting, retaining, promoting and developing women lawyers.

13. Convention Center giving $6M to African American music museum - Friday, July 12, 2019

NASHVILLE (AP) — The National Museum of African American Music will receive $6 million from Nashville's Convention Center Authority.

An authority news release state it unanimously voted on Thursday to provide the money as part of its commitment to the museum. The CCA says its commitment stems from former business leader and civil rights activist Francis S. Guess, who helped spearhead the museum effort. Guess died in 2015.

14. Top Middle Tennessee residential sales for June 2018 - Friday, July 20, 2018

Top residential real estate sales, June 2018, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

15. Increased competition keeps venue owners on their toes - Friday, September 15, 2017

From networking mixers and intimate concerts to blowout weddings, fundraisers and personal-milestone celebrations, Nashville’s event venues are seeing traffic like never before.

The city’s growth in size and profile has created a vibrant and competitive venue-rental scene, and with the holiday partying season right around the corner, it’s not too early to book the perfect spot to celebrate.

16. Top Middle Tennessee commercial real estate transactions for October 2015 - Friday, November 27, 2015

Top commercial real estate transactions, October 2015, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

17. Music City Center faces its ‘Super Bowl’ moment: $500M in business on the line with August convention - Friday, August 1, 2014

In sales, it’s all about leads. And Nashville is about to get 2,500 of them in the highly-competitive field of hosting major conventions.

The highly coveted American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) convention is coming to Nashville’s Music City Center Aug. 9-12.

18. Redevelopers of Nashville's old convention center listen to market - Friday, January 24, 2014

Ever since ground was broken on the Music City Center, the fate of its predecessor, the Nashville Convention Center, has been in flux. And settled. And in flux again.

Now, after a proposed medical mart fell through because a Dallas-based developer could never secure enough leases to advance financing and site redevelopment, a local outfit is stepping up to take a crack at the centrally located downtown site.

19. Events - Friday, September 13, 2013

Nashville Area Chamber and Partnership 2020 Annual Meeting. Richard Florida, professor, University of Toronto and senior editor of The Atlantic, will be the featured speaker on Friday. Florida is a nationally known author and speaker who developed the concept of the "creative class," a theory that high concentrations of musicians, artists and other creative occupations fuel greater economic growth in metropolitan regions. Florida’s keynote presentation will focus on Nashville's ability to capitalize on both cultural and regional assets for continued prosperity. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Music City Center - Davidson Ballroom, 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3063.

20. Convention center offers new spotlight for Nashville - Friday, April 26, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - A new convention center in Nashville is transforming the look of downtown with a wavy roof dominating six city blocks, but tourism officials hope the eye-catching facility will also show business travelers a revitalized Music City.

21. Top Midstate commercial real estate transactions for March 2013 - Friday, April 19, 2013

Top March 2013 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

22. New restaurants, clubs stake claims prior to Music City Center’s opening - Friday, September 16, 2011

Gavin DeGraw, the singer/songwriter who, along his brother Joey, own The National Underground restaurant/club in New York, is opening a restaurant at 105 Broadway across from the Hard Rock Café.