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Austin Hornbostel

Lawrence, Nashville

Metro Reporter at The Tennessean

Reporter covering health & county govt + lending a hand with K-12 education for the Lawrence Journal-World, previously editor at the California (MO) Democrat.

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  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Austin Hornbostel

    If Nashville aims for some serious zoning reform near areas in line for a public transit boost, a group of researchers say it could lead to tens — or even hundreds — of thousands of new multifamily housing units.

  • 1 week ago | tennessean.com | Austin Hornbostel

    The half-acre parcel of land is located on 28th Avenue North, right next door to the existing Hadley Park Library branch. The existing Hadley Park Library was opened in 1952 and was renovated to double its size in 1995. North Nashville is a step closer to getting a major library upgrade. At its April 15 meeting, the Metro Nashville Council approved a resolution to purchase a half-acre parcel on 28th Avenue North for $2.1 million, to be used for the construction of a new public library.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Austin Hornbostel

    If you’ve ever had a question for the members of The Tennessean’s city team about how we do our work, now’s your chance to ask us face-to-face. City editor Liz Schubauer, children's reporter Rachel Wegner, justice reporter Evan Mealins and Metro reporter Austin Hornbostel will be spending the day working from Crieve Hall Bagel Co., 4825 Trousdale Drive, on April 16. You can find us there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’d love to share a bagel with you and talk shop about what makes our team tick.

  • 2 weeks ago | tennessean.com | Austin Hornbostel

    The Nashville Strong Babies program and Ryan White HIV program are in the crosshairs of more potential federal budget cuts targeted at public health funding, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell warned. If they proceed, the cuts could affect services to hundreds of families and millions in funding. Nashville public health programs could take a major hit, depending on whether yet another round of federal funding cuts proceeds.

  • 2 weeks ago | tennessean.com | Austin Hornbostel

    Traffic calming measures were added in the Germantown neighborhood in late JanuaryBefore then, neighbors say drivers would cut through the neighborhood, often at higher speeds, in an effort to avoid the heavier traffic on nearby roadwaysNew speed tables have slowed that traffic and left neighbors feeling saferLife’s a little different along a half-mile stretch of Fifth Avenue in Germantown than it was just a few months ago.

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Austin Hornbostel
Austin Hornbostel @A_Hornbostel
11 Apr 25

If you’ve ever had a question for the members of The Tennessean’s city team about how we do our work, now’s your chance to ask us face-to-face. https://t.co/fMAGRlQwzK

Austin Hornbostel
Austin Hornbostel @A_Hornbostel
10 Apr 25

Ever wondered why Nashville has so many speed bumps, humps, cushions and tables? @bradschmitt and I tried to find out.

Tennessean
Tennessean @Tennessean

Since 2022, Nashville neighborhood speed barriers have more than quadrupled. Here's why https://t.co/NFiKUVQq0F

Austin Hornbostel
Austin Hornbostel @A_Hornbostel
20 Mar 25

From my inbox earlier today:

Tennessean
Tennessean @Tennessean

Gov. Lee submits official letter of interest to host 2029 Super Bowl in new Titans stadium https://t.co/mHchTqp1kI