Infrastructure investment needed to keep Nashville region competitive

Having reliable infrastructure, including mass transit, is necessary to keep our region competitive and growing. One of the Chamber’s ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Election day is May 1 – what is your voting plan?

Making a voting plan is the best way to ensure you get to the polls and cast your vote in the transit referendum and primary elections. In f...

By: Carly Vaughn

5 reasons you should vote early for transit

Early voting is a great option for many Nashville voters but it’s only available through Thursday, April 26. Here are just a few reasons why...

By: Carly Vaughn

The Elusive Better Plan

This blog post was originally sent as an email by Metro Councilman Freddie O'Connell. Early voting is underway for the county primar...

By: Guest Author

How voting for transit will help Nashville grow

Imagine the future of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Your vision probably includes a vibrant, thriving economy with space for a diverse...

By: Carly Vaughn

Pro-transit donations show wide support among diverse community members

The pro-transit PACs, Citizens for Greater Mobility and Nashville for Transit, have released fundraising disclosures that show 144 individua...

By: Carly Vaughn

Why the Nashville transit plan needs a downtown tunnel

The downtown tunnel proposed in the Let’s Move Nashville plan is the target of criticism by some opposition members, but is also the sou...

By: Carly Vaughn

Debunking the top 5 Nashville transit myths

While Nashville and Davidson County voters learn about the Let’s Move Nashville plan, there’s a lot of misinformation out there! Let’s t...

By: Carly Vaughn

Who needs transit in Nashville?

ThinkTennessee recently released a report detailing the people who need the transit improvements proposed in the Let’s Move Nashville transi...

By: Carly Vaughn

Is your voter registration up to date?

When was the last time you checked your Davidson County voter registration? Every vote will count in the May 1 transit referendum, so make s...

By: Carly Vaughn

How to talk to your employees about transit

The transit vote is quickly approaching. If you are an employer, here is how you can get involved with transit in your business. Helping ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Transit plan will only cost residents an average of 17 cents per day

Our Research Team has analyzed the sales tax increase proposed to fund the Let’s Move Transit plan and found that the half-cent increase...

By: Carly Vaughn

Transit will be on the ballot on May 1

On February 6, Metro Council voted overwhelmingly to include the transit referendum on the May 1 ballot. This means the work of getting ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Top 7 things you need to know about Nashville's transit plan

1. The plan is comprehensive, including buses, light rail, a downtown tunnel as well as improvements to sidewalks and intersectio...

By: Carly Vaughn

2018 Moving Forward Scorecard shows steady transit progress

Since 2015, Moving Forward has tracked the following five objectives that work together to create a path to a comprehensive regional tra...

By: Carly Vaughn

Register to vote by March 31 to make your voice heard on transit

Nashville's Metro Council has voted to place the Let's Move Nashville plan on the ballot for the May 1, 2018 election. The May 1 el...

By: Carly Vaughn

Mayor Megan Barry attracts hundreds of business leaders and residents for transit talk

More than 300 residents and business leaders attended the “Let’s Talk Transit” event held on January 10 at Nissan Stadium. The event was a j...

By: Carly Vaughn

A Rebuttal to "Why Light Rail Makes No Sense for Nashville"

by: Jim Morinec, Retired Vice President, Transportation at AECOM Technical Services, Inc. The recent article by Aaro...

By: Guest Author

Positive Prospects for Nashville’s nMotion Plan

by Dr. J. Patrick Raines, dean and professor of economics at the Massey College of Business at Belmont University Having...

By: Guest Author

How Transit Affects the Health of the Nashville Region

Health and mobility are interconnected. When you spend a lot of time in traffic or can’t get around the region easily, it can affect you...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville chamber members, Belcourt Theatre and Associated Builders & Contractors, voice support for transit solutions

Invest today; reap benefits tomorrow Nashville is a major city that continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. ...

Trevecca Nazarene University President, Dan Boone, Call for Transit Solutions

Fix transit for college students I’m the president of a growing university in the heart of Nashville. ...

Why Nashville Area Chamber supports the Transit for Nashville coalition

On Saturday, September 9, a transit coalition aiming to bring Mayor Barry’s proposed referendum on mass transit to the polls in May 2018 off...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville Chamber CEO addresses transit issues with regional leaders

Ralph Schulz, CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a panel of regional transit thought leaders to discuss what’s next i...

By: Carly Vaughn

Moving Forward Releases Key Nashville Transit Recommendations for 2017

Moving Forward, made up of Middle Tennessee community and business leaders, has been working hard since August 2015 towards its pur...

By: Carly Vaughn

Moving Forward Interview with Hippie Radio

Our VP of Metro Policy, Jennifer Carlat, sat down with Chris Lucky from Hippie Radio to discuss Nashville's traffic and transit issues, what...

Moving Forward Publishes Inaugural Transit Scorecard for Middle Tennessee

Moving Forward, a transit initiative spearheaded by Middle Tennessee business and community leaders, released its inaugural transit scorecar...

Moving Forward Releases In-depth Study of Transit Financing Options

Leaders of the Moving Forward transit initiative have announced findings from a new study analyzing 20 potential local revenue sources for r...

By: Marc Hill

The Future of Transportation - Continuing the Conversation

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer recently hosted a briefing for local business leaders on the challen...

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Sidewalks

Please note that I am not advocating actual screaming for sidewalks - or for bikeways, for that matter. In fact, it's not necessary to ra...

By: Jennifer Carlat

Moving Forward to Host Three Community Meetings in April

As MTA/RTA continue their outreach asking community members to weigh in on three future transit scenarios, our Moving Forward initiative...

By: Jennifer Carlat

It's Time to Decide Your Ride

The Nashville MTA/RTA has developed three future scenarios for the region's transit system, and they want to hear what you like – and wha...

By: Jennifer Carlat

Public Meetings Scheduled For Review of Regional Transportation Plan

Thursday, Jan. 28, 5-7 p.m. Maury County Police Department 707 North Main Street T...

State of the RTA System Report Identifies Potential Transit Opportunities

Courtesy of nMotion Last week, as part of the yearlong strategic planning process called nMotion, the Regional Transportation Authority ...

Transit Experts Discuss Solutions for Middle Tennessee

The Nashville region is one of the fastest-growing cities and strongest job markets in the nation. But how much more vibrant and sustainab...

RTA Sets Public Meetings for Northwest Corridor Transit Study

The Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee (RTA) is midway through a study to evaluate transit options between Clarksville an...

Speaker Series Brings National Transit Experts to Nashville

To ensure Middle Tennessee’s transportation system remains competitive and helps our region continue to attract new residents and businesses...

It's Time To Provide Feedback On the Future Of Transit

This week, the Nashville MTA/RTA will be holding meetings to provide a way for residents to get engaged in deciding how the area’s transit s...

Moving Forward Initiative To Address Long-Term Transit Solutions

The Nashville region is experiencing unprecedented growth in jobs, construction and housing. But that growth comes with a cost: traffic cong...

Informational Session Reviews Upcoming TDOT Construction

Originally built in 1968, the I-40 bridges spanning Herman Street, Clinton Street, Jo Johnston Avenue and Charlotte Avenue in downtown Nashv...

Join Nashville's Transit Conversation

Nashville's transit future is a top Chamber priority because improved multi-modal transit options are essential to our quality of place ...