Nate Rau

Nashville

Reporter at Axios

Reporter at Axios Nashville

Axios Nashville reporter. Valpo native. Married to a songwriter. Dad. Fan of Cubs/Packers. Tips: [email protected].

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Obergefell at 10: Nashville attorneys' key role

1 day ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Data: Movement Advancement Project; Map: Jacque Schrag/AxiosThe 10th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case is today. Why it matters: The ruling paved the way for marriage equality in the United States. Flashback: Nashville attorneys Abby Rubenfeld and Bill Harbison played key roles in the legal battle, serving as co-counsel for plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case.
Metro Council members revive Black Caucus

1 day ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosMetro Council members are bringing back the legislative body's Black Caucus, which hasn't been active since 2011. Why it matters: The Black Caucus "recognizes that there are issues unique to Black Nashvillians that require a more targeted focus," according to the group's press release. Flashback: The Black Caucus' roots date back to 1951, when the city's first Black council members Z. Alexander Looby and Robert Lillard were elected.
Tennessee Dems back O'Connell in GOP attacks

3 days ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosAs Republicans dig in for a protracted fight with Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, top Democrats are rallying around him, dismissing the attacks as partisan political stunts. Why it matters: O'Connell needs all the friends he can get amid an unrelenting GOP pressure campaign. Catch up quick: Two of the most vocal members of Tennessee's congressional delegation are leading the charge against the mayor. Rep.
Republican scrutiny on Nashville mayor sidetracks city priorities

3 days ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Photo illustration: Axios Visuals. Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesMayor Freddie O'Connell's administration has been absorbed in recent weeks by federal scrutiny over his response to ICE raids in May. Why it matters: TheMetro Council approved his $3.8 billion spending plan and its property tax increase last week. Instead of building off the momentum of that political win, O'Connell's team is sidelined by congressional investigations.
Mayor O'Connell celebrates approval of Metro's $3.8B

1 week ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Mayor Freddie O'Connell is joined by top Metro officials Wednesday as he signs the budget legislation. Photo: Nate Rau/AxiosNashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell took a victory lap Wednesday following the Metro Council's vote to approve, with small changes, his $3.8 billion spending plan. The budget comes with an average 26% property tax increase for homeowners.
Peninsula's Jake Howell wins James Beard Award for best chef in the Southeast

1 week ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosPeninsula's Jake Howell won the prestigious James Beard Award on Monday for best chef in the Southeast. Why it matters: The national accolade is validation for the cozy neighborhood restaurant in East Nashville. Howell is also the first James Beard winner from Nashville since Tandy Wilson of City House won the same award in 2016.
Oracle's River North project advances as tech giant files rezoning request

1 week ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesThe tech giantOracle requested to change the zoning for land on the East Bank of the Cumberland River last week, giving a clear indication its multibillion-dollar project is advancing. Why it matters: Oracle unveiled its original plan five years ago, but the project hasn't broken ground yet. The scope of the mixed-use development and the corporate investment from the firm has expanded since then.
Nashville property tax increase faces final Metro Council vote

1 week ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosNashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell's $3.8 billion budget plan, including a sizable property tax increase, faces its final test from the Metro Council on Tuesday night. Why it matters: No matter how the vote goes, a tax increase is coming. The question is how large. O'Connell's plan to raise the property tax rate by about 26.64% has received some political pushback from conservative activist groups.
Policy targeted by Republicans has been on Nashville's books for years

1 week ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/AxiosThe Metro policy that has recently enraged Republicans and spurred federal investigations has been on the books in some form for nearly six years with the backing of three different mayors. Why it matters: The executive order, which requires city employees to report interactions with federal immigration officers, is old. But it has attracted new scrutiny as the Trump administration pushes nationwide immigration crackdowns.
Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. urges respect from tourists, locals

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Nate Rau

Image: courtesy of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. launched an ad campaign in recent days promoting "respect and responsibility" among tourists and locals. Why it matters: Tourism is big business for Nashville. But pretty much everyone who lives here knows it can have a downside, from noisy partiers at the short-term rental next door to packed pedal taverns causing traffic jams during the evening commute.