February 26, 2026: A desire for street cars

When were streetcars desired in Nashville? There wasn't a streetcar named Desire in Nashville. But there was a time when streetcars were the most desired form of transit in the city. Back in the 19th century, public transit in Nashville was said to be among the finest in the nation, but it was kind of chaotic. That story, plus the local news for Feb. 26, 2026 and a look at efforts to bring Major League Baseball to Nashville.