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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-08 11:38 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 11:38 CST
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# Metro Council approves $35 million for new Davidson County jail

Metro Council approved $35 million on Thursday to begin initial stages of a proposed new Davidson County jail, according to FOX 17.

Section: [City Hall](/nashville/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Metro Council](/nashville/wiki/metro-council.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 17 WZTV](https://fox17.com/news/local/metro-council-moves-forward-with-35-million-for-proposed-new-davidson-county-jail-amid-op), 2026-11-08 11:38 CST: Metro Council moves forward with $35 million for proposed new Davidson County jail

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