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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
Close, but not there yet
We are thrilled to share that we are very close to signing a Community Benefits Agreement with Nashville Soccer Holdings (NSH). The huge turnout of Stand Up Nashville supporters at Metro Council on Monday proved that Nashville wants a strong CBA that sets a standard for the future.
Council members back CBA
Did you see the news from last night? More than 30 Metro Council members sided with Stand Up Nashville and delivered a letter to Nashville Soccer Holdings stating that they want a strong, equitable, and inclusive Community Benefits Agreement before they vote on MLS development!
A stadium that’s good for us all
The $275 million stadium planned for the Fairgrounds is about more than just soccer. A Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) is needed to make sure that these are good jobs & economic benefits are shared equitably, & the community has a seat at the table.
