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the moral budget
We fought AND WON a Moral Budget in Nashville that funds our schools, builds our infrastructure and invests in our people.


Use CARES Act for rent relief
“There are a lot of ways to be creative with the funding from the CARES Act, and with the budget the way it is, we know property tax relief is a big issue. We should look at what other cities are doing and take the ideas that work for Nashville,”


The Covid-19 Response
An open letter to Tennessee’s State and Local Elected Leaders about The Covid-19 Response. Local governments have a critical role in addressing the unique impacts of the pandemic on their communities.


Fighting income inequality
Join us on April 6 for NASHVILLE RISING: WORK, WAGES, AND THE FUTURE OF NASHVILLE!


Amazon + Nashville’s future
JOIN US FOR TIPPING POINT: AMAZON + THE FUTURE OF NASHVILLE ON FEB 15 @ 6 PM


“Do Better” Law Explained
The “Do Better” Law unanimously passed Council on January 2, 2018. The law enables Council to assess whether cash grants and payments in lieu of taxes authorized by the Industrial Development Board serve the public interest.


Amazon’s entry to Nashville
The money being paid to attract the trillion-dollar company could go to schools, public employee raises, health insurance and housing for the homeless.


community benefits agreement
Stand Up Nashville is very proud to announce that after several months of intense negotiations with Nashville Soccer Holdings (NSH), we have reached a landmark agreement that sets a new standard for development