Legislative Update - February 18, 2019
Legislative Issues 2019-02-15A look ahead to this week’s legislative activities. Busy Week Ahead Since the filing deadlines have come and gone, this week...
By: Carly Vaughn
Legislative Update – February 11, 2019
Legislative Issues 2019-02-08A snapshot of last week’s actions and a look ahead to this week Filing Deadlines Pass Last week, House and Se...
By: Lee Harrell
Legislative Update - February 4, 2019
Legislative Issues 2019-02-01A snapshot of last week’s actions and a look ahead to this week Relatively Quiet Week Last week, the House and Senate were both at work af...
By: Lee Harrell
Metro Nashville wants your thoughts on Dickerson Road
General 2019-01-18The future of Nashville communities should not be decided without input from the people that live in our city. To make sure community voices...
By: Carly Vaughn
2018 Metro Legislative Scorecard: did Metro Council uphold our legislative priorities?
Legislative Issues 2018-09-28Every year, we put out a policy survey that asks our members to give their opinions on policy issues for both our region and the state. For ...
By: Carly Vaughn
Most legislative priorities upheld in 2018 State Legislative Scorecard
Legislative Issues 2018-08-22Every year, we release a legislative scorecard that outlines the actions taken by lawmakers regarding our priorities as an organization dedi...
By: Carly Vaughn
Gov. Haslam demonstrates strong commitment to the Middle Tennessee business community
Legislative Issues 2017-02-08At the annual Governor’s Address on February 7, Gov. Bill Haslam continued to demonstrate his strong commitment to the priorities of Middl...
By: Courtney Cotton
2017 State Legislative Agenda Addresses Top Priorities
Legislative Issues 2017-01-04The Nashville Area Chamber's board of directors has adopted a 2017 state legislative agenda in preparation for the convening of a new sessio...
By: Marc Hill
Legislative Priorities Advocate for Business Prosperity
Legislative Issues 2016-09-23The Chamber’s purpose is to facilitate community leadership to create economic prosperity. Our Metro government legislative agenda helps ...
Proposed IRS Regulations Impact Family-owned Businesses
Business in Nashville 2016-09-21Recently, the Internal Revenue Service proposed new estate tax regulations that would make transferring interests in family-owned busines...
By: Marc Hill
Every Vote Counts: Head to the Polls on March 1
Legislative Issues 2016-02-25A reminder to all Chamber members – it’s time to head to the polls! Tuesday, March 1 is Tennessee’s presidential primary. The importance...
By: Jennifer Carlat
Haslam Highlights Legislative Priorities
Legislative Issues 2016-02-02Tennessee's strong economy and vibrant business environment were the focal points of Gov. Bill Haslam's annual address to Chamber members on...
Pivotal Election Sets Metro's Course For Next Decade
Legislative Issues 2015-07-19With forums, mailers, ads and door-to-door campaigning, we are all aware that we're in the midst of one of the most important election cycle...
Flood Protection System Is a Wise Investment
Legislative Issues 2015-06-01Five years ago, Nashville faced a crisis that tested our character as a city. We'll never forget the flooding that killed 10 people, dam...
Haslam Discusses Education, Insure Tennessee with Chamber Members
Legislative Issues 2015-03-23With nearly 225,000 private-sector jobs created in Tennessee in the past four years, our state's economy is booming. Due to this job gr...
Nashville Chamber Announces 2015 Legislative Agendas, New State Lobbyist
Legislative Issues 2015-01-06The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to release its 2015 state and Metro legislative agendas. Our advocacy work centers on...
By: Marc Hill