Department heads headed before Metro's Budget and Finance Committee   More

Nearly $787,000 moved around in budget to save Metro jobs More

Cuts will save $3.1 million in tight budget year, but union officials say workers deserve bonuses More

Cuts will lead to elimination of the Arts & History Program, reduction in hours at community centers and a move to rotating schedules at Metro pools. More

'In these trying economic times, now is not the time for Mayor Dean to put Nashville’s working families in the unemployment line,' union leader says. More

Mayor's plan also highlights $156 million for schools More

Mayor Dean prefaced has promised cuts for Metro departments, perhaps including even Metro Police and Metro Schools — his top priorities. More

Mayor Karl Dean’s annual State of Metro address Thursday gave assurances that he will not ask for a property tax increase next week when he presents a city operating budget proposal to Metro Council. More