Save Nashville Now Begins TV Ads Opposing Metro Referendum

By Nate Rau, Tennessee Lookout

June 7, 2021

With the legal future of the Metro charter referendum still hanging in the balance, Save Nashville Now, the coalition of business groups, left-leaning grassroots organizations and labor unions, will launch its television ad campaign beginning Monday.

The group is launching two 30-second ads warning of the negative impacts the charter amendment proposals would have on Metro government’s operations.

An anti-tax group called 4 Good Government wants to amend the charter to roll back last year’s property tax increase and require voter approval for any future increase over 3 percent.
Critics say rolling back the rate would barely affect people’s tax bills this year. But, they also warn that limiting future increases would negatively affect the city and pave the way for major budget cuts.

In one ad, Save Nashville Now highlights the negative impact on public education funding. In another, the group warns that the ballot measure would be harmful for first responders, leading to slower response times if approved.

The ads will begin airing this evening on Nashville television networks. 4 Good Government has shown no signs of forming a traditional political campaign in support of its effort. The group has refused to disclose how its two petition drives were funded.

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