Participatory budgeting: Vote on how Nashville spends $10 million
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How would you spend $10 million (in public funds) to improve the city? Metro is putting the checkbook in your hand.
Enter: Nashville’s participatory budgeting process. From start to finish, it’s designed for residents to propose projects and then vote on which ones receive funding.
While participatory budgeting isn’t new to Nashville, this year marks Metro’s first-ever venture into citywide participatory budgeting. Voting is now underway to determine how to spend $10 million.
What’s on the ballot
The ballot includes 35 potential projects — one in each of the 35 council districts — selected through a participatory budget delegate process that began in June (the group considered 1,321 submissions).
The projects, with individual budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1.75 million, are primarily decided to park improvements and pedestrian safety enhancements.
How it works
The funding for a project is determined by two factors: the Social Vulnerability Index score of the area where it is located and the number of votes. According to Metro, projects receiving the most support will be funded in descending order until all $10 million in participatory budgeting funds are allocated.
How to vote
Davidson County residents age 14 and older can vote online via HubNashville or in-person at any Nashville Public Library location through Thursday, Nov. 30. Note: You can vote for up to five projects total.
Ready to get started? Read up on the 35 projects + cast your ballot at the button below.
Jonas Brothers | Monday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $80+ | The brother trio will play songs from all five of their albums.
Stairway to Zeppelin | Monday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $20+ | Rock out at this Led Zeppelin tribute show.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Courtyard Concerts | Tuesdays in October | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Bring your lunch to NPL’s outdoor concert series — Riders in the Sky is this week’s featured musical act.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
John Mayer | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $76+ | This concert features solo performances by Mayer, leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar work.
Piroshky Piroshky Bakery | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 5-7 p.m. | Fait la Force Brewing, 1414 3rd Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | The Seattle-based bakery is bringing its hand-held pies to Nashville for one day only — orders must be placed by 4 p.m. today.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $55+ | Smashville, get loud for the team’s 2023 home opener.
Friday, Oct. 13
45th Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Cost of purchase | Support artists across the Volunteer State who make a wide variety of handmade products.
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Blind Barber is now open at 606 8th Ave. S. Visit the three-chair barbershop by day for haircuts, shaves, and other services. By night, enjoy the shop’s 70s-inspired speakeasy with cocktails and mocktails, a dance floor, and weekday happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Today Is
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a federally recognized day honoring Native peoples and commemorating their histories and cultures + Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating Italian explorer Christopher Columbus’ voyage across the Atlantic on Oct. 12, 1492.
Biz
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive opened a showroom at Fifth + Broadway. The 2,000-sqft location houses at least one vehicle (a permanent outdoor display is forthcoming), as well as displays — think: chargers, tires, and custom options. (Nashville Business Journal)
Eat
Arnold’s Country Kitchen will host a pop-up lunch service today and tomorrow, Oct. 10 as part of You Got Gold — an annual celebration of the late John Prine. Enjoy meatloaf and other Arnold’s classics from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. + shop Oh Boy Records merch (record label co-founded by Prine).
Plan Ahead
This news is bananas. The Savannah Bananas are bringing their roadshow back to Nashville next year. The exhibition baseball team — known for their on-field antics and viral TikToks — will take over First Horizon Park Thursday, June 13-Saturday, June 15. Join the ticket lottery.
Sports
The Tennessee Titans fell to the Indianapolis Colts 23-16 yesterday afternoon. This loss drops the Titans to a 2-3 record for the season. Wake up early on Sunday, Oct. 15 to watch the team take on the Baltimore Ravens in London — kickoff is at 8:30 a.m. CT.
Arts
“The Band of Firsts: Aristocrat of Bands” is on display at TSU’s Hiram Van Gordon Gallery through Thursday, Oct. 26. The exhibit highlights the Grammy Award-winning school band’s history through photographs, videos, music, and memorabilia.
Wellness
Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled. 385,000+ customers have transformed their hearing with double the power and double the clarity (plus: a 45-day, no-risk trial).*
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Building blocks of Nashville
Build block versions of Ryman Auditorium, Cheekwood, and more
Peep the Ryman’s iconic stained-glass window panes. | Photo via Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Picture this: Iconic Tennessee attractions like Ryman Auditorium and Dollywood coming to life — block by block.
No need to imagine it — 25 block builds were released last week in the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s new 88-page toy catalog. Pro tip: Order the catalog (it’s free) or get the digital version.
With the catalog, explorers of all ages can embark on a road trip across Tennessee through a variety of puzzles, coloring pages, and fun facts about each attraction. The six iconic Nashville spots featured are:
Heads up — tickets are expected to go on sale today for Music City Brew Hop’s annual holiday lights tour. The special trolley rides are offered every Friday-Sunday in December.
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