[{"_1":2,"_112":-5,"_113":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6269790,"mediaKeyId","3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904","parentId",3040318,"title","Council reads Workers Memorial Day proclamation and members call for stronger job-safety enforcement","audioSeconds",398,"startMs",1657000,"endMs",2055000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904&start=1657&end=2055","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904/thumbnail_1657000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6269790/Tennessee/Council-reads-Workers-Memorial-Day-proclamation-and-members-call-for-stronger-job-safety-enforcement","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269790-6f3d7be82f79f6098a7d5e86935043f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175916&Signature=mkF3rHMfocbsY4ArduDOXIt5bLpdGhBfDcjjivmgrVmud1mXFOX~aduuBiAsILmTQTQKvRgufYgv-W6Wg4ePeDX4Z-KAvxa6Az-872HgOZCVGN6XglH5WKros9eGUBkGPeDJLr1VMQ~wtJ3XI2hXazEUcW76TKY49UpR7HcQSqVQdPZsaFtClyPZ7F73V4QqNREasOBsfCxc3ZDzm-krXn15scwv2p5QKwVfVmIF7O5lZVcmi5IKdxs6xzsHCtxDXfA9uAQoLSmyx3G5-cVB0~BdiFQ5m8xMs7pVC7v334UsL1kQw8V8uxTSnBhmo-b~I-8Z~CLoF2QNBKB5x6MtTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of Nashville, TN","date","2025-04-17T17:15:57.263Z","article","Councilmember Sandra Sepulveda read a proclamation recognizing Workers Memorial Day and invoked the 1971 effective date of the Occupational Safety and Health Act as part of the city’s commitment to worker safety. The proclamation cites that April 28 is the date used to observe Workers Memorial Day and references recent local construction fatalities.

Vonda McDaniels and other labor advocates addressed the council after the proclamation. McDaniels said federal workplace protections are under threat and argued current penalties are insufficient to deter violations: “OSHA penalties still are far too low to be a deterrent,” she said. McDaniels urged continued advocacy for independent oversight and stronger enforcement of job-safety laws.

Charlie Rodriguez, speaking for painters and allied labor, tied local projects and recent deaths to a need for higher safety standards in Nashville construction. He recalled the 2023 death of a 20-year-old construction worker on Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools property and mentioned other workplace fatalities cited in the proclamation. The proclamation also notes the council established a contract and compliance board in 2024 to oversee construction-site compliance.

The proclamation was read into the record as part of announcements. No roll-call vote or ordinance was recorded in the transcript; the item is a formal recognition and call for continued action and oversight rather than a binding policy change recorded during this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/15/25 Metropolitan Council: Announcements & Presentations","oneSentenceSummary","The council read a Workers Memorial Day proclamation citing the Occupational Safety and Health Act anniversary and local construction fatalities; speakers urged stronger enforcement and noted the council’s contract and compliance board.","taxTitle","Council Announcements & Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee","taxId",69337,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269795,"Councilmember reports Kroger Monroe store closing; city officials scrambling to arrange food access",61,1029000,1090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904&start=1029&end=1090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904/thumbnail_1029000.jpg","/articles/6269795/Tennessee/Councilmember-reports-Kroger-Monroe-store-closing-city-officials-scrambling-to-arrange-food-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269795-07e7c05375b2ee53b295228c7381cd90/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175916&Signature=FFIxXUzslL54sPBoQQubcHzFF79FmG9dyVKd71fFNqOgDcD6u~K4yL~BK~LGlkmEoiPkMqOiuidUZNzY166NAUwIkqgKl1umWpzim4paluA06~dRZqtkCR3rbTB8lNN5bEjYMPb7wzBpiyecnhJrXZutu37DNpe~6nL49XguyJJH786Wf~lmHt5lKSrVTuDNgL5j-f2uiVe5R7YEyzjHaQhyiZb8pNWE5UHpY4I55ip2nfXmtuvwIIOgsaUHlyszDdikAzE7-ejMkpOpVwri1R4avOzTJTYDvsgm7fihUwf8rbAJq4M2ojxJxehR2QzgyyrOakCC~aw1Lrye7kM3nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the announcements portion of the meeting a councilmember said the Kroger store on Monroe in the Germantown/Buena Vista area that had been expected to close on May 1 is closing earlier than planned after an unexpectedly fast sellout of inventory. The speaker said council staff have been working with Kroger, WeGo, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) and the Office of Homeless Services to identify alternatives and make sure residents who rely on that location retain access to food.

The councilmember said a resource flyer and website link would be posted to direct residents to available resources; specifics about locations, timelines for replacement services or any temporary grocery options were not provided in the announcements. The speaker said outreach was ongoing and encouraged constituents who needed help to contact the office for details.

No formal council motion or directive was recorded in the transcript; the remarks were delivered as a constituent-service announcement during the council’s announcements period.","A councilmember reported the Kroger on Monroe in Germantown is closing sooner than expected after a stock sellout and said staff have been working with local agencies to ensure continued food access for nearby residents.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269799,"Nashville Public Library volunteers deliver more than 3,800 thank-you messages to council",117,404000,521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904&start=404&end=521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904/thumbnail_404000.jpg","/articles/6269799/Tennessee/Nashville-Public-Library-volunteers-deliver-more-than-3800-thank-you-messages-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269799-3063788ccb8233dfcbbabdd964f844a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175916&Signature=j5I7qpvSuG5-BVXAVdpBfSSIbZYo85nWqxj9QV0MCDPD74JTXXcxcaCeeyMJY143eSaiM1vrGZkMVE8TxZmSVwTFSzdC4CrObq908d9pLdw6YGiOpqUpSw6UyNmHZbAXgSEzdMLIz2XrwdgXqexNGq-loOL~3xOCag-tLJ4W3N4QJd6wt5dhoOo8Xp4QGFvrsHHMaCy5qqM3EZ557H8ZVPTA82NraGgmBYxSxfEwgKVeqSscz621SD0EhWDqCYFsh8wak5-Z4YFwCa4KEvnNRM3I1eplbfTRcLYRTRVloadrdO9IGLv68eKTFGy7fZ8shx84lAcg5UpW7rRgRLWl-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Gadd introduced Shawn Bacher, president of the Nashville Public Library Foundation, who presented more than 3,800 messages of support collected for library staff and the library system. “I'm thrilled to present more than 3,800 messages of support from people who love the Nashville Public Library,” Bacher said.

Bacher told the council the cards reflect community appreciation for many library activities and services, including recent events such as a children’s mural dedication, a bookmobile launch and work on the Donaldson branch. The presentation was framed as a gesture of thanks to councilmembers for their support of library initiatives.

No legislative action was associated with the presentation; Bacher encouraged councilmembers to accept the cards as tokens of community support and to continue engagement with library programs across the city.","Library foundation president presented thousands of thank-you cards to councilmembers, thanking them for support of library programs and branches across the city.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6269805,"Council proclaims support for McGavick High culinary students and new food truck",281,51000,332000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904&start=51&end=332","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3040318-29a033e965a7ddab400817afaf6b6904/thumbnail_51000.jpg","/articles/6269805/Tennessee/Council-proclaims-support-for-McGavick-High-culinary-students-and-new-food-truck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269805-64d9f63607f525f20586be78ddacbc22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175916&Signature=cOODcQsWd2zJXWpBIQCaAQE4~9fGCmhJAHDmHGECV69zBzI99EESBONGRZFprWdy8ERGaBbhSR6Oi-zGqhQ8M9iVQ9SrLrX2jV1ioC7M5oVP74rTBA8xvNSApkFPOm4TrbU9waKp3YGnfo5Uw~E~APL~p-XAo5b88n6fUQ-QPSs2LuTWhNb~FlERpkn7N2zyw5lm1LqGzM0egHdZFAboTk~0z2bp8ZTyFzhXuuCuQbu1viic17yg6wLDBKELkykBBPP7vkWtKX9Mb~3e5B-pK7DvB4fKVgH5-PmkG3OiqmyKiiFhrWjY9aw02I2LS412O5xwS3N83nmQmUwBX1Xb6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmember Greg Furze read a proclamation Wednesday recognizing the culinary arts students at McGavick High School for launching a student-run food truck, the Raider Bytes, and praised the program’s career and technical education. “The Raider Bytes food truck reflects a strong tradition of innovation and excellence at McGavick High School,” Furze said as he opened the proclamation.

The proclamation, read on behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, notes McGavick High School’s history as a comprehensive high school since its opening in 1971 and frames the food truck as a hands-on learning opportunity that will be staffed and operated by students. The text thanks faculty and community partners, and singles out culinary instructors for mentorship that supported the project.

McGavick’s principal, speaking after the proclamation, said the recognition was meaningful to students and staff and praised the students’ willingness to “take the risk to do something different.” Council members and attendees applauded; a photo opportunity followed the reading.

The proclamation does not record any separate vote or ordinance; it is a formal recognition read into the record by Councilmember Greg Furze.","The Metropolitan Council read a proclamation recognizing McGavick High School’s culinary arts students for launching a student-run food truck, praising the program’s hands-on career and technical education.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Council reads Workers Memorial Day proclamation and members call for stronger job-safety enforcement

Councilmember reports Kroger Monroe store closing; city officials scrambling to arrange food access

Nashville Public Library volunteers deliver more than 3,800 thank-you messages to council

Council proclaims support for McGavick High culinary students and new food truck