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Should Cities' Mass Transit Be State Concern?

A mass transit project in Nashville could be stalled by the state legislature. This could be bad news for cities trying to get their own projects done.

In this week's Capitol Hill Conversation, WPLN's Bradley George talks with reporter Bobby Allyn about why mayors in Memphis, Chattanooga and Knoxville say it's a bad idea to let political parties in Nashville weigh in on how cities make decisions on their mass transit needs.

Reporting from the gates of Graceland to the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, Christopher has covered Memphis news, arts, culture and politics for more than 20 years in print and on the radio. He is currently WKNO's News Director and Senior Producer at the University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting. Join his conversations about the Memphis arts scene on the WKNO Culture Desk Facebook page.