A group working to recall Metro Councilman Brady Banks after his arrest for patronizing prostitution will try to put the question on the November ballot, the lead organizer said today. Connie Hunter said holding the recall election alongside other races … Continue reading →
When real estate executive Bill Freeman wrote an op-ed piece for today’s Tennessean that criticized Metro Police for using tax dollars on prostitution stings to nab men like Councilman Brady Banks, he didn’t mention one fact that could be considered … Continue reading →
Metro Councilman Brady Banks “will be seeking help” after being arrested on a misdemeanor charge of patronizing prostitution, the leader of his church wrote in an email to the congregation. The Rev. Tom Gildemeister, senior pastor of Belle Meade United … Continue reading →
Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors, the leader of the Metro Council, said today that Councilman Brady Banks’ arrest on a misdemeanor charge of patronizing prostitution was “disturbing” but that she wasn’t ready to “pass judgment.” Neighbors said she’s been out of … Continue reading →
You might have recognized the man leading the color guard to the 40-yard line before the Tennessee Titans’ preseason game at LP Field on Saturday. Then again, given the ultra-light turnout for the Metro Council elections, maybe not. In any … Continue reading →
Army veteran Dave Patterson said today that he plans to run for Metro Council from the new District 4 in southeast Davidson County. Patterson, 40, said he would focus on creating an environment to spur job creation; improving schools through … Continue reading →
Ron Ramsey’s former executive assistant, who left the lieutenant governor’s staff just last week, might run for a Metro Council seat. Meanwhile, a Nashville attorney, James Widrig, said he definitely plans to run for the seat. Will Canterbury picked up … Continue reading →