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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 22h

More investment in the places and services Nashville neighborhoods count on. Mayor O’Connell’s latest Capital Spending Plan includes a new elementary school in Antioch, upgraded fire stations, a new Richland Park Library, greenway improvements, and more.

Graphic highlighting Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s fourth Capital Spending Plan investments in schools. Projects include a new elementary school in Antioch, plus design, construction, additions, and renovations at Nashville School for the Arts, Amqui K-8, Neely’s Bend K-8, and the Hume-Fogg/MLK Stadium.

Graphic highlighting Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s fourth Capital Spending Plan investments in services and public spaces. Projects include three new fire stations, upgrades to existing stations, WeGo bus and Access Ride vehicle replacements, continued work on a new Richland Park Branch Library, Cumberland River and Seven Mile Creek greenway upgrades, and repairs to MAC Head Start facilities.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/09/2026

Lights, camera, Nashville. 🎬 Mayor O’Connell and Dr. Sarah Childress joined the Nashville Film Festival, where filmmakers, creators, and cinephiles are collaborating through September 30th. Screenings, panels, and plenty more are still on the schedule.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations and plenty more are on the calendar this week. Here’s what’s happening around Nashville.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 25/09/2026

Nashville, it’s official: September 25 is Dolly Day. Today is our chance to celebrate Dolly’s legacy by living it out: giving back, spreading kindness, and showing up for one another. Let today be the reminder, but let’s carry that spirit with us every day. 💖 #DollyDayNashville

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 24/09/2026

Mayor O’Connell welcomed MNPD Session 126 officers as they graduated from the Training Academy and prepare to serve our city. Since taking office, the mayor has joined Chief Drake in swearing in more than 300 officers. Thank you for choosing service.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 24/09/2026

Meet Dr. Dhathri Chunduru, Nashville’s new Senior Advisor of Housing. She’s bringing statewide housing experience to help turn Nashville’s Unified Housing Strategy into action.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 22/09/2026

Dr. Sarah Childress is the new Executive Director of the Office of Entertainment. She’s on a mission to help creatives in our city and bring more opportunities our way. She brings experience in film, television, music, advertising, public media, and community education.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 21/09/2026

Five ways to fill your week in Nashville. Catch live music, make some art, hit the trails at @metroparksnash.bsky.social, celebrate #DollyDayNashville, or join the National Hispanic Heritage Month festivities at Plaza Mariachi. Roll there with WeGo: wegotransit.com/ride/maps-schedules/bus/

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 18/09/2026

September 25th is officially Dolly Day in Nashville. 🦋 Music City will honor Dolly’s life through Give Like Dolly and a continued commitment to the childhood literacy work she championed through the Imagination Library and Begin Bright. #DollyDayNashville visitmusiccity.com/dollyday

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 18/09/2026

We’ve done a lot to shape how Nashville moves, works, grows, and helps, all with one goal: building a Nashville for Nashvillians. See what we’ve accomplished over the last three years at Nashville.gov/progress. We’re ready for the work ahead in year four.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 18/09/2026

Three years in, and Nashville is moving forward. Safer. Connected. Supported. And with more opportunity to stay and thrive in the city we call home. We’ve made real progress together, and we’re not done yet. This is purposeful progress.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 17/09/2026

Nashville is working “9 to 5” a little differently on 9/25. 🦋 Friday, September 25th, is officially Dolly Day, a citywide celebration of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy. Wear pink, give back, and spread some kindness in her honor. #DollyDayNashville Find ways to join in: visitmusiccity.com/dollyday

A pink graphic with a quote from Mayor Freddie O’Connell stating, “Dolly Parton's impact on Nashville will be felt for generations, through her music, her many acts of kindness, and the example she continues to set for us today.

She has shown us all that caring for a community means showing up for one another. I'm honored to proclaim Sept. 25th Dolly Day in Nashville and to invite our entire city to celebrate the remarkable contribution Dolly has made to Nashville and to people all around the world.”

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 16/09/2026

Show your support for Greenways for Nashville tomorrow by enjoying some delicious Jeni's ice cream right off the Rolling Mill Hill Greenway🍦(and you can practice your greenway safety on your way there 😉).

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 15/09/2026

More than 100 years of Buchanan Street history, with a new chapter ahead. Mayor O’Connell joined partners to break ground on the restoration of 1015 Buchanan Street, a longtime North Nashville building. This project is preserving a piece of the corridor’s history & preparing it for what comes next.

Mayor O’Connell stands and poses for a photo with seven community members.

Mayor O’Connell shakes a community member’s hand.

Photo rendering of the new Buchanan Street plans.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 15/09/2026

A South Nashville spot to add to your list! Mayor O’Connell visited MENA Plaza, a Somali woman-developed multicultural community plaza. With restaurants, shops and services all under one roof, there’s plenty to explore, including a lunch stop at Hooyo’s Cuisine.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 14/09/2026

10 years of keeping Nashville a little more interesting. 🐎 Gift Horse has spent a decade filling East Nashville with art, gifts, and things you probably didn’t know you needed. Mayor O’Connell stopped by to celebrate the milestone and make it proclamation official.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 14/09/2026

We’re hanging on to summer with five ways to fill your week in Nashville. Concerts, sunset yoga, bats, old-time jams, and vinyl are all in the mix. Pick your favorite and see if WeGo Transit can get you there. Check your local route: wegotransit.com/ride/maps-schedules/bus/

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 13/09/2026

The Nashville Fair is back with the midway rides, 70 breeds of animals, and a Nigerian Dwarf Goat mascot. Don’t miss the fun that runs through September 20th.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 11/09/2026

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Nissan Stadium to pack approximately 245,000 meals for Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee as part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. We continue to honor those we lost by carrying forward a spirit of service and care for one another.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 11/09/2026

A day that our enemies hoped would stoke fear, has done the opposite. It’s served as a beacon of the best of our nation. The best of us. At an emotional ceremony this morning, Mayor O’Connell joined Nashville’s first responders and several from New York City to reflect on September 11, 2001.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 10/09/2026

Vonda McDaniel inspired many of us through her work organizing & advocating for Nashville's working people. This week, following the Labor Day holiday, we're honoring her legacy by lighting the Historic Metro Courthouse pink & green, the colors of her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. sisterhood. 🩷

An image of the Historic Metro Courthouse lit up pink and green.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 10/09/2026

We’re at the Browns Creek Greenway with Meg and Francois to talk about what’s next for Nashville greenways, and the best spots of the 2026 Greenways Challenge so far. 🌳 🚲 @metroparksnash.bsky.social

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 09/09/2026

Consider this your sign to finally figure out what that button does.📱 @nowatnpl.bsky.social is helping seniors get more out of their devices, with real-time help and practical tips. Tech 101 is offered monthly and open to all seniors. Find an upcoming class at library.nashville.gov/events.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 09/09/2026

Nashville’s small businesses help shape the identity of our neighborhoods, and we want to invest in their future. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s new Legacy Business Program will provide more than $300,000 in its first year to support small businesses that have called Nashville home for 15 years or more.

Text graphic reads: “A study from Squarespace shows Nashville is 3rd nationally in business longevity (and we want to keep it that way). Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s new Legacy Business Program is here to help.”

Text graphic reads: “What does the program offer businesses? Business Support Programs & Grants to help with: Business modernization. Sustainability & resiliency. Cost-cutting. Marketing. Real estate support & lease negotiations. Connections to Resources: Metro Government Contracting 101. Mentorship. Metro department assistance.”

Text graphic reads: “Who qualifies as a legacy business? For-profit businesses. Less than 100 employees. Independently-owned & locally-owned. Brick-and-mortar. Contributes to a neighborhood’s culture, history, or identity. 15+ years of continuous operation in Davidson County.”

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 08/09/2026

Here’s a look at what’s happening in Music City this week.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 06/09/2026

Vonda McDaniel fought for working people and helped build Nashville’s Labor Day Parade into the tradition it is today. This year, the 13th, we carried that legacy forward. Happy Labor Day weekend, Nashville.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 04/09/2026

“We want public spaces that are welcoming for all, with safe connections that unite with surrounding neighborhoods. And the new multi-space greenway here does exactly that.” - Mayor Freddie O’Connell

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 04/09/2026

The @ywcanashville.bsky.social Weaver Domestic Violence Center has been a place where survivors can find a path forward. We celebrated its new renovated facility for survivors and their families. Need help? Call the 24-Hour Crisis & Support Helpline at 800-334-4628 or text 615-983-5170.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 02/09/2026

Today, we celebrated Metro Nashville employees who have served our city for 30+ years with dedication, impact, and integrity, with the longest tenure reaching 45 years! Thank you all for showing up and serving with purpose. Music City is better because of you. 💙

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 02/09/2026

Mayor O’Connell joined the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance to connect and hear from local restaurant owners, operators, and industry partners who keep our community’s food scene thriving.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 31/08/2026

Nashville filled the boot with more than $152,000 last year, the most in Tennessee. Now, the Nashville Fire Department and IAFF Local 140 are back at it, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donate through Sept. 12: filltheboot.donordrive.com/teams/22567/donate

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 31/08/2026

Young people shouldn’t just have a seat at the table. They should have a voice in shaping Nashville’s future. That’s what the My Brother's Keeper Youth Summit is all about: giving young people more opportunities to connect, grow and lead.

A patron speaks into a microphone at a podium.

Mayor O’Connell and Dr. Battle hold up a t-shirt posing with four other patrons.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 31/08/2026

A new week means plenty to do around Nashville! Here’s a look at what’s happening across the city this week.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 29/08/2026

A new chapter for Centennial Park! 🌳 Mayor O’Connell joined @metroparksnash.bsky.social and @centennialpark.bsky.social to open the new Event Pavilion and Croquet Cafe, bringing new life to the park’s North side.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/08/2026

We’re partnering with our community of childcare experts, advocates, and providers to make it easier to access affordable, quality childcare. At the Tennessee Child Care Solutions Summit, Mayor O’Connell talked about how we build on our forward momentum.

Mayor O’Connell stands and poses for a photo with three event attendees.

Blair Taylor stands behind a Music City Center podium, speaking.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell stands behind a Music City Center podium, speaking.

Mayor O’Connell smiles as he talks with three event attendees.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/08/2026

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on every time a child opens a book and discovers a bigger world. ❤️📚 United Way and Mayor Freddie O’Connell proclaimed September Imagination Library Month in Nashville. To sign up a child for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library or donate, visit imaginationlibrary.com

Mayor Freddie O’Connell holds a proclamation with Nashville leaders.

Erica Mitchell stands behind a Nashville Public Library podium, giving remarks.

A rainbow-colored butterfly made out of arts and crafts supplies is displayed in front of a wooden book display.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell stands behind a Nashville Public Library podium, laughing.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/08/2026

A statement from Mayor Freddie O’Connell on renaming the Nashville airport after Dolly Parton. 🦋

Graphic with a pink and purple gradient background and a butterfly. White text reads: “Dolly was in the process of working with us on a remarkable hotel and museum — SongTeller — that she called her love letter to Nashville. Now it's our turn to share a love letter to Dolly — by renaming Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport in Nashville. We’ve stayed in touch with Dolly’s team and family through this difficult process of mourning and are working closely with them on appropriate public recognition.” - Mayor Freddie O’Connell

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28/08/2026

“Tennessee is lucky to call Dolly one of our own, but her greatest gift isn't ‘9 to 5,’ ‘My Tennessee Mountain Home,’ or even her unique version of ‘Rocky Top.’ It's the millions of little moments in living rooms across the world when a child opened a book and discovered a bigger world.”

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 27/08/2026

Behind @metroschools.bsky.social record graduation rates & rising test scores are people who show up for students every day. For the educators & leaders at the @nashvillepef.bsky.social Public Schools Hall of Fame, education is more than a job. It's a calling, & Nashville is better because of it.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 26/08/2026

Today, we cut the ribbon on 140 new homes at Park24! 🏠 In the last year and a half, we’ve created or preserved more than 3,000 affordable homes, helping more Nashvillians find a home that fits their needs and their budget. More homes. More options. More Nashvillians able to stay in Nashville.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 26/08/2026

This Women’s Equality Day, we are celebrating Dolly Parton and the legacy she built in Music City and around the world. 🦋🩷 Thank you @cnn.com and Sara Sidner for having Mayor O’Connell join this morning to remember a Nashville legend.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 26/08/2026

Tonight, Music City remembers a legend as the KVB Bridge and Historic Metro Courthouse light up pink in honor of Dolly Parton. 🩷

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 25/08/2026

A statement from Mayor Freddie O’Connell. 🦋

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