Nashville’s new mayor, Freddie O’Connell, celebrated his inauguration over the weekend. Metro departments, community groups, former mayors and residents gathered downtown to honor the city’s new leader.
What we can learn from 8 years of Freddie O’Connell comments to WPLN News
It’s possible that WPLN News has talked to Freddie O’Connell too often over the years. But now that he’s mayor, what can we learn from the last 8 years of his policy stances, quips and quotes?
Who voted for who? Nashville mayoral election maps show which areas voted for each candidate
In the days since the election, several maps have emerged that detail the roughly 101,000 votes in Nashville’s mayoral race.
City-state relations — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
WPLN News solicited questions from our audience on the issues they are most concerned about. We’ve selected five that we presented to all candidates — on the topics of gun violence, affordable housing, public transportation, the environment and relations with the Tennessee General Assembly.
Nashville sues to stop state takeover of the airport authority, citing home rule
Metro Nashville is suing Gov. Bill Lee and Republican leaders of the General Assembly over a new law reforming the Airport Authority board. The suit contends that the law violates the state constitution’s home rule and equal protection clause.
With Nashville’s lawsuit against the state still pending, Metro Council is meeting again to discuss new district maps
Metro Council is set to hold another meeting Tuesday night, as time runs out on their redistricting efforts.
Eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher in December than before the pandemic. Here are some prevention tips.
More Nashville residents received eviction notices in December 2022 compared to the same month before the pandemic (2017, 2018 and 2019).
North Nashville to see 11 new community projects focused on beautification, safety and youth services
After more than 3,000 votes were cast, North Nashville and Bordeaux residents are learning the results of how their neighbors want to spend $2 million from the city.
A top Republican lawmaker files legislation to downsize the Metro Council
A proposal filed Monday would cut the Nashville Metro Council in half — from 40 members to 20. Supporters of the bill believe reducing the council would make it more efficient.
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