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Mayor O’Connell talks transportation vote issues

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell on Thursday announced what could be the most consequential undertaking of this mayoral term: an expedited endeavor to put a vote on dedicated transit funding on Nashville voters’ November ballots. If all goes to plan, voters will have a chance to approve or reject local tax increases that would pay for […]

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Nashville’s mayor, a DJ and now a poker champ

O’Connell beats state Sen. Heidi Campbell, among others, in the tournament. Mayor designates $5,200 in donations for the Nashville State Community College. Ya might have caught him DJing a 10-minute hip-hop set on New Year’s Eve. You definitely saw him beat out 14 challengers for mayor last year. Now, it seems like Freddie O’Connell can […]

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Nashville mayor hires familiar faces to direct transit, Metro Codes

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced the newest additions to his administration’s roster Friday, including some familiar faces who will helm transit and mobility, codes and general services. New transit and mobility director to help decide referendum timeline Tanisha Hall will serve as director of transit and mobility, stepping into a role that will provide key […]

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