Nashville to Hold Transit Funding Referendum in November

Mayor Freddie O'Connell announces a November vote on a tax increase to fund transit improvements, aiming to avoid past referendum mistakes.

• Nashville voters will decide on a transit funding referendum in November, focusing on improvements like bus system upgrades and high-capacity transit to the airport.
• The referendum will propose tax increases to fund transit projects, with details and cost estimates to be presented in March.
• A technical and community advisory committee will gather input for the plan, which aims to build on previous planning efforts and community feedback.
• The plan will not primarily focus on light rail, reflecting lessons learned from the failed 2018 referendum.
• State law requires multiple approvals and public feedback before the referendum can appear on the November ballot.

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