Metro Council
Beyond the Square
A stronger economy may depend less on landing one giant employer and more on stacking smaller wins that fit the county.
County, Gateway agree on many facts, split over zoning rules
Court filings show sharp differences over density, traffic, and which version of the zoning ordinance controls proposed development.
Council sends quarter-cent sales-tax increase to voters
Moore County voters will decide in November whether to raise the combined sales-tax rate from 9.50% to 9.75%.
Moore County’s quarter-cent question, explained
From groceries to tourism to county revenue, here’s a plain-English look at the proposal before Monday’s vote.
Council advances quarter-cent sales tax referendum
9.75% proposal heads to an Aug. 31 vote, council fills three boards, and begins search for District 1 school board member.
Gateway settlement heads to Aug. 31 legal briefing
Officials will meet with legal counsel after developer submitted proposed settlement agreement amid its townhome court challenge.
Northcutt challenges Tanyard Hill process
After an 11-2 rejection in July, the rezoning returned to discussion Monday with procedural criticism and council pushback.
What Moore County’s sales tax proposal means
From a $35 purchase to a $250 grocery bill, here’s what Moore County’s proposed sales tax increase would mean at the register.
Sales tax referendum could return to ballot
A proposed sales tax increase, Tanyard Hill rezoning, jail funding, and Gateway litigation are on next week’s Metro Council agenda.
Stewart, Hatfield re-elected; six Council seats change
General Election: Six of nine regular Metro Council seats change hands; District 5 sends three new members to the table.
A Sentence Is Not a Notice
A sentence appeared online. The harder question is whether that sentence met Tennessee’s legal-notice requirements.
Gateway president: ‘We don’t show up to quit’
Josh Mandell discusses the ongoing zoning saga and plans for the proposed affordable housing development in Lynchburg.
Signed, Sealed – and Conflicting
Moore County provided one density schedule, later relied on another, and still has not completed Gateway’s appeal.