Weekend Weather:
Our office, the Office of Emergency Management, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the National Weather Service, Metro Water Services, and Metro Police are keeping a close eye on expected rainfall and its impact on rivers and tributaries in the area. More information.
Metro Water Services teams are proactively clearing storm drains so no debris will block the flow of water. Additionally, you may have seen the Stones River and the Cumberland rise earlier this week; this was due to a planned release by the US Army Corps of Engineers from the Percy Priest Dam to make room for upcoming rainfall.
Please be cautious and do not drive through areas of water. Call 615-862-4600 if you see ponding on roadways or flooding. You can stay updated using NERVE.Nashville.gov.
Mayor’s Office Mini-Briefings:
Office of Economic and Community Development: We’re setting ambitious goals for inclusion in all areas of government, and procurement is an important focus of ours. Projects that will shape the future of our city are approaching, and I want to make sure all Nashville residents and businesses are seeing the benefits. We have designed a series of sessions for our diverse, small, women- and minority-owned businesses to share their feedback about how we can do better in our contracting, learn about working with Metro, and help us build connections with organizations that specialize in workforce and professional services.
Please register so that we know you’ll be joining us; events begin next week: mayormeganbarry.eventbrite.com
 Opportunity Now: Davidson County residents ages 14 to 24 can access paid meaningful internship and job opportunities for summer 2018. Applications for NAZA are due March 1, and applications for summer-only supported positions are due March 16. Work Now positions are available all year. Opportunity NOW is also hosting job fairs and community trainings for those who work with youth. Visit on.nashville.gov to learn more. Sign up for Opportunity NOW and access our portal to view opportunities.
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Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement: Director Lonnell Matthews has taken a leave of absence until May 1 as he campaigns for Juvenile Court Clerk. We wish Lonnell the very best. In the interim, the office will be led by Erin Williams, a veteran Metro employee who has served in the Office of Neighborhoods for three administrations.
 Office of Transportation: The Metro Council has given Davidson County voters the opportunity to make their voice heard this May 1 on our bold, comprehensive transportation solution. (Early voting starts April 11.) We want to make sure everyone has the chance to learn about how Let’s Move Nashville can keep our city moving forward.
If you are a part of an organization that meets regularly, like a neighborhood association, your group can request a Transit Talk from a Metro expert. Register your group for future contact.
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Featured 2017 Recap: We asked our teams to send us their top notes for "2017 in review" and plan to share one in every newsletter. From the Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement:
- Worked with the community to develop a police body cameras policy, followed by publishing a request for proposal to video equipment companies. Field tests of body cameras will begin the first half of 2018.
- Launched hubNashville to make it easy for residents to have their feedback heard and problems solved. hubNashville is a one-stop shop for Metro services. Connect with a Metro representative by calling 311 within Davidson County, 615-862-5000 if out of county when making the call, or by visiting hub.Nashville.gov. In 2018 the team will add more departments and functionality to the system and plans to launch a mobile app.
- Graduated 33 members of the sixth annual MyCity Academy.
- In 2018 the team will continue to develop the Policing Project, a partnership identifying needed changes in law enforcement policy, beginning with a cost-benefit analysis of traffic stops.
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