CARE for Nashville
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A group of concerned residents who oppose the destructive expansion of the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway into a NASCAR track.
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Ethics complaint filed against Metro Fair Board chair
Ethics complaint filed against Metro Fair Board chair
An ethics complaint filed last week alleged that a member of the Metro Board of Fair Commissioners leaked information to local media outlets about a deal pertaining to NASCAR and Nashville’s …
www.wkrn.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Ethics complaint filed against Metro Fair Board chair
Fairgrounds neighbors are speaking out in today's Tennessean:
“We believed you when you said neighborhoods would come first in your administration.
Bringing NASCAR into our neighborhood doesn’t honor that pledge.”
Letter to Mayor O'Connell | Opinion
www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
“We believed you when you said neighborhoods would come first in your administration.
Bringing NASCAR into our neighborhood doesn’t honor that pledge.”
Letter to Mayor O'Connell | Opinion
www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Letter to Mayor O'Connell: Don't bring NASCAR into our neighborhood | Opinion
Mayor Freddie O'Connell may be close to a deal to bring a NASCAR racetrack to the Nashville Fairgrounds. Nearby residents oppose the idea
www.tennessean.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fairgrounds neighbors are speaking out in today's Tennessean:
“We believed you when you said neighborhoods would come first in your administration.
Bringing NASCAR into our neighborhood doesn’t honor that pledge.”
Letter to Mayor O'Connell | Opinion
www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
“We believed you when you said neighborhoods would come first in your administration.
Bringing NASCAR into our neighborhood doesn’t honor that pledge.”
Letter to Mayor O'Connell | Opinion
www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
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Not so fast! A story in 4 parts:
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
August 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Not so fast! A story in 4 parts:
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
Not so fast! A story in 4 parts:
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
August 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Not so fast! A story in 4 parts:
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
1) NASCAR “sources” tell Fox17 there’s a racetrack deal
2) Mayor O’Connell’s office says no deal
3) Fox deletes the article
4) Fox17 issues a correction
Nashville just can’t trust these NASCAR lobbyists to shape the future of the Fairgrounds.
"Let's put a pause on this idea that the only thing that really can exist there is racing and let's reimagine what it could be for the community."
August 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"Let's put a pause on this idea that the only thing that really can exist there is racing and let's reimagine what it could be for the community."
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What a terrible use of this land 😡
New from the Banner:
A deal to refurbish the Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR back to Nashville is on, according to the chair of the Fair Board.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/20/n...
A deal to refurbish the Fairgrounds Speedway and bring NASCAR back to Nashville is on, according to the chair of the Fair Board.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/20/n...
Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway set for NASCAR revival - Nashville Banner
Efforts to bring NASCAR back to Nashville are back on track with a deal between Metro and Speedway Motorsports Inc. pending. No financial burden for the city.
nashvillebanner.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
What a terrible use of this land 😡
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Narrator: the racetrack won’t make the city any money either
August 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Narrator: the racetrack won’t make the city any money either
The decision about the future of the Fairgrounds should belong to Nashvillians, not NASCAR.
Let the voters decide.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
Let the voters decide.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
What's the future of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway? This coalition has ideas
A coalition of community groups, environmental organizations is calling on city officials to let voters decide Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway's fate.
www.tennessean.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The decision about the future of the Fairgrounds should belong to Nashvillians, not NASCAR.
Let the voters decide.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
Let the voters decide.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/l...
🚨Nashville is saying NO to more toys for tourists and YES to a better future at the Fairgrounds🚨
Follow us here at nashvillecare.bsky.social to keep up with our campaign to stop racetrack expansion and make sure the Fairgrounds truly serves our city.
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Follow us here at nashvillecare.bsky.social to keep up with our campaign to stop racetrack expansion and make sure the Fairgrounds truly serves our city.
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Coalition urges Nashville vote on fairgrounds future over NASCAR plan
Nashville groups demand voters weigh in on fairgrounds fate
www.axios.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🚨Nashville is saying NO to more toys for tourists and YES to a better future at the Fairgrounds🚨
Follow us here at nashvillecare.bsky.social to keep up with our campaign to stop racetrack expansion and make sure the Fairgrounds truly serves our city.
www.axios.com/local/nashvi...
Follow us here at nashvillecare.bsky.social to keep up with our campaign to stop racetrack expansion and make sure the Fairgrounds truly serves our city.
www.axios.com/local/nashvi...