Meanwhile, residents show up to protest Donelson ICE call center, and mayor’s small business incentives advance

Also: Councilmember Olivia Hill elected as president pro tempore; Music City Center refinancing passed

Local leaders say zoning and permitting legislation could be tool to stall federal project

Legislation moves forward to limit police drones for surveillance use, transfer up to $300 million in tourism dollars to East Bank

Sarah Childress to lead new office within the mayor’s office following entertainment commission uncertainty

Metro Council pushes new bill to close loophole that let program launch without a vote

New amendment adds building height limits amid neighborhood concerns; final consideration set for Sept. 1

Mayor O’Connell’s proposal to seize control of South Nashville property for Metro use advances, though condemnation is not final

No-right-on-red ordinance up for consideration as advocates push to close Broadway to vehicles