Ever wonder how we keep tabs on Nashville’s civic scene? Start with these social media accounts, newsletters, and text alerts covering city government, transportation, public services, and more.

Newsletters

Nashville Department of Transportation | Weekly | NDOT’s “Lets Go, Nashville” newsletter highlights project updates, lane closures, and upcoming events.

Metropolitan Historical Commission | Monthly | Sign up for “History Gram” to keep up with local preservation efforts and archaeological discoveries.

Metro Nashville Public Schools | Weekly | The MNPS Community Updates newsletter keeps families informed about district news and community resources, with many updates available in several languages.

The Historic Metro Courthouse. | Photo by NASHtoday

Instagram accounts

Metro Nashville | A hub for what's happening across the city, from project groundbreakings and legislation updates to event announcements and recaps.

Nashville Department of Transportation | See transportation projects take shape through progress photos and updates on road work, sidewalks, and other improvements.

Nashville Connector | Follow for transit updates and commuter resources.

Metro Council | Keep up with Metro Council meeting dates and public hearing reminders.

Metro Parks | Stay in the loop on park closures and construction, plus public events, new amenities, and park grand openings.

Nashville Public Library | The main account shares systemwide news, while many individual branches also have dedicated pages.

Eastpoint, located on the East Bank, will have streets and plazas with shaded areas, seating, and stroller- and bike-friendly paths. | Rendering via The Fallon Company

Nashville East Bank | Watch the new neighborhood surrounding Nissan Stadium take shape through renderings and construction updates.

Metro Arts Nashville | If you like to keep up with Nashville’s creative side, look here for exhibition announcements and details on the monthly Coffee Talk series.

Socket Nashville | Plug into Nashville’s greener side with updates on solar energy, recycling programs, and other sustainability efforts.

Greenways for Nashville | See what’s going on along Nashville’s greenways and find events where you can meet others who enjoy the trails.

WeGo Public Transit | Keep up with bus and WeGo Star updates, seasonal service changes, and firsthand looks at riding transit around Nashville.

Nashville Waste Services | Can you recycle a pizza box? Only if you follow the tips shared in this post.

Text blasts

Metro Emergency Alert & Notification System (MEANS) | This service provides alerts about severe weather and other public safety concerns.