NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Neighbors who share the alleyway between 15th Avenue North in North Nashville have been dealing with an illegal dumping issue.

Piles of trash, including mattresses and toilets, are covering a North Nashville road despite “No Dumping” signs, raising environmental concerns and frustration from nearby residents.

At its April 15 meeting, the Metro Nashville Council approved a resolution to purchase a half-acre parcel on 28th Avenue North for $2.1 million, to be used for the construction of a new public ...