In September 2007, immediately after Karl Dean took office, the beginning teachers' salary in Metropolitan Nashville was $32,056. This was the "base" for computing all salaries in the pay plan. The first year, there was no increase whatsoever in the teachers' pay.
2007 $32,056 208.5
2008 $32,056 218.8
Change 0 % 4.9 %
Special situations often exist in a Mayor's first year. Time will tell if this becomes a pattern. For historical perspective look here.