John Cooper
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I leave this job with a great deal of confidence in Nashville’s success in the years ahead. I want to thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of being your mayor.
It’s been the honor of my life to serve.
Thank you, Nashville.
John Cooper
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Welcome home,
@taylorswift13
. As of today, you now have the perfect place to read at Centennial Park. Nashville is READY for this weekend.
#NashvilleTStheErasTour
#TSTheErasTour
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The people of
@brotherjones_
and
@Justinjpearson
’s districts were disenfranchised today. I’m proud that Metro Council is meeting Monday to fill the vacancy left in Nashville by today’s vote, & I believe they’ll send
@brotherjones_
right back to continue serving his constituents.
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Nashville is hurting, and our community has been devastated. My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones. Be sure to lend a helping hand to a neighbor in need, and let's come together as a community once more. Together, we will get through this and come out stronger.
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I’ve signed a letter of intent with
@BMSupdates
to renovate
@FGSpeedway
and bring
@NASCAR
back to Nashville. The business terms of this LOI protect Nashville, with multiple revenue streams to make this a financial success. We will put this landmark back on the national stage.
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To protect Nashvillians and slow
#COVID19
, I’ve announced a 14-day Safer at Home Order. I'm asking you to please stay in your home, except to go out for essential needs. Following the actions taken already this week, this is the next step to protect our community.
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This home town hero just won the World Series – and Nashville’s heart. He’s donated protective equipment; sent lunch to hospital employees; and surprised folks with free groceries during the pandemic. Here’s to
@mookiebetts
, Nashville’s Community Hero of the Week.
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This week, buildings and landmarks in Nashville will shine blue and yellow to show our solidarity with Ukraine. 🇺🇦
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The will of the people matters. Thank you,
@VP
for coming to Nashville and being part of a movement to stand up for democracy and push for common sense gun laws.
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Happy Pride, Nashville! Together, our city can be a place where everyone is welcomed and treated with respect and dignity.
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This afternoon’s rally for George Floyd and racial justice was peaceful. I attended and listened.
We cannot let today’s message of reform descend into further violence. If you mean our city harm, go home.
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Meeting the challenge by
@BarackObama
to all mayors, this morning I signed the 4-part pledge from the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance to review
@MNPDNashville
’s use-of-force policies and commit to any necessary reforms.
I invite all Tennessee mayors to join me in taking the pledge
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I have signed Executive Order No. 9, declaring a state of civil emergency.
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There will be no citywide curfew tonight in Nashville. Yesterday’s peaceful demonstration on the steps of the State Capitol honored our city’s history of non-violent social change. First responders will maintain a presence to protect residents and property.
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To protect Nashvillians and slow
#COVID19
, I’ve announced a 14-day Safer at Home Order. I'm asking you to please stay in your home, except to go out for essential needs. Following the actions taken already this week, this is the next step to protect our community.
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Happy
#Newroz
and Kurdish New Year to our Nashville and Middle Tennessee Kurdish community. May this year bring you prosperity and blessings.
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Hey
@Titans
! On behalf of Nashville, good luck in the AFC Championship game against the
@Chiefs
! People across Music City and country are cheering you on!
#Titans
#TitanUp
@KingHenry_2
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Congratulations to President-elect
@JoeBiden
and Vice President-elect
@KamalaHarris
! Here in Nashville, we are looking forward to working with the new administration to make progress for our city.
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Last night’s vandalism was shameful. I surveyed the damage and was briefed by our police and fire chiefs this morning. I want to thank our dedicated police officers and firefighters for their work. Metro is investigating and will continue to arrest those responsible.
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The Metro Board of Health has scheduled an emergency meeting for today at 5:00 PM. In advance of that meeting, I am asking for specific, short-term action to be taken effective immediately regarding our bars and restaurants.
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Nashville was proud to host
@BillClinton
,
@HillaryClinton
,
@ChelseaClinton
,
@PeteButtigieg
and nearly 800 students from across the country for
@CGIU
this past weekend. Thank you to these incredible leaders and inspiring students for pushing all of us to be our best selves.
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I am horrified that the Supreme Court overturned precedent that’s been on the books for fifty years.
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I urge all of my colleagues in the Metro Council to join me at today's “I Will Breathe” rally. This is an especially critical time for all of us, as Metro’s leaders, to show up and listen to Black voices speaking out from across Davidson County.
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Part of Nashville’s historic Fifth Avenue, the site of numerous lunch counter sit-ins in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement, has been renamed Rep. John Lewis Way.
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I’m very thankful for the quick thinking and courageous actions of our brave police officers who saved many lives before the Christmas Day terroristic attack. To all of Nashville’s first responders, thank you for your service that day and every day.
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Thank you for your commitment to justice and for elevating our city’s collective conscience. I am listening, Nashville, and I am determined to work towards real, lasting change.
Meet Jade Fuller, Nya Collins, Zee Thomas, Kennedy Green and Emma Rose Smith. These young women, ages 14 through 16, organized this protest which pulled out tens of thousands of people in Nashville.
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What Kobe Bryant meant for the sport of basketball will never be replaced. Many young people in Nashville and around the world looked up to him. Tonight, we remember his legacy, his daughter Gianna, and everyone involved.
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Today, I proclaimed
#RomanJosiDay
in Nashville to honor "the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position." Congratulations on receiving the 2020 Norris Trophy, a first in
@PredsNHL
history.
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AJ, can we enlist you to help in Nashville’s next economic development recruitment pitch?
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I support the DA’s decision to stop prosecuting minor marijuana offenses in Davidson County. We need to continue working to ensure that people have access to drug treatment and that we are doing everything we can to keep nonviolent young people out of the criminal justice system.
NEW: District Attorney Glenn Funk says his office will not prosecute people for possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana. Mayor Cooper supports the decision.
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It's time to bridge the digital learning divide. I have directed $24 million of our federal CARES Act relief fund to provide every MNPS student in Nashville with a free laptop and mobile internet hotspots for those who do not have internet access. More:
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Due to Metro’s increase in COVID-19 cases, I have decided that all bars will remain closed until at least July 31st. For updated information, please visit .
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I’m encouraged by Gov Lee’s openness to put solutions on the table, and act quickly to pass legislation aimed at reducing gun violence. We’re eager to work with him and legislators to design new laws that keep guns away from people who shouldn’t have them, & make residents safer.
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In a tragic morning, Nashville joined the dreaded, long list of communities to experience a school shooting.
My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Our entire city stands with you.
As facts continue to emerge, I thank our first responders and medical professionals.
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At my encouragement, the Metro Board of Health will hold an emergency meeting at 4:00 p.m. today to determine its support for a policy requiring face coverings in public places.
As the coronavirus outbreak in Nashville escalates, Mayor John Cooper considering options for mandating masks
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Nashville stands with our LGBT community on Transgender Day of Visibility.
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The cause of the explosion is under investigation with help from federal authorities. MNPD will share updates as they become available and is restricting downtown traffic. Be safe Nashville. Thank you to our emergency personnel for your quick response.
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Today through May 31st, Nashville residents can receive a free beer or coffee by showing their COVID-19 vaccination card at participating businesses.
Thank you to all the generous businesses supporting vaccinations in Nashville!
Visit for more info.
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An incredible amount of support continues to be shown to our city. In just 36 hours,
@CFMT
has received $2,127,674,70. Thank you to the
@Titans
for donating $1 million and the
@NFLFoundation
for donating $250,000. Thank you to all who have donated so far.
#NashvilleStrong
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Today, I signed a bill requiring trees to be planted along any future sidewalks with certain building developments which will greatly increase the volume of street trees serving Nashville’s urban landscape. Thanks to Councilmember
@Angienashville
for sponsoring this bill.
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Beginning Friday, July 3, Nashville will revert to a modified version of Phase 2. Moving forward, bars must close for a minimum of 14 days, restaurants, gyms and high-touch businesses may open at 50% capacity, retail stores at 75%, and gatherings will be limited to 25 people.
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I encourage everyone at today’s “I Will Breathe” rally to practice safe social distancing and wear face coverings to protect yourselves and each other.
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Proud to officially proclaim March as Kurdish Heritage Month. Nashville is the proud home of the nation’s largest Kurdish population.
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Today, I signed an executive order declaring a local state of emergency due to flooding in Nashville, as we seek state and federal resources to assist Davidson County.
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I’ve been informed that TVA’s unilateral rolling blackouts will continue. All non-essential businesses should reduce power usage. I’ve asked the
@Titans
to postpone their 12pm game in solidarity with our neighbors.
TVA needs to invest in infrastructure to withstand extreme temps
Due to continued unprecedented cold temps resulting in high power demand, TVA has directed local power companies to reduce load. Planned intermittent interruptions support system reliability. We appreciate everyone's patience and support as we manage this unprecedented demand.
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To protect women’s right to choose, we are requesting the Metro Employee Benefit Board extend health coverage for Metro employees to include reimbursement to obtain medical procedures unavailable in Tennessee. (Benefit includes transportation, accommodations, and related costs.)
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Congratulations to
@slimandhuskys
owners Derrick Moore, Emanuel Reed, and Clint Gray for having the first black-owned restaurant on Broadway! High-school friends to national business owners!
#PREAM
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Today is an exciting step forward for sports in Nashville. We’ve reached an agreement that saves $54 million, preserves community benefits, and provides a better site plan that includes open space between the soccer stadium and the historic speedway. We are ready for soccer!
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March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. To Nashville's transgender and non-binary communities, we stand with you and celebrate your authenticity.
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Congratulations to Nashville’s next Mayor,
@freddieoconnell
and to the history-making Metro Council. Nashville is ready for you!
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The best investigative reporter in Nashville knows a fabricated story when he sees one.
There's no hiding the tremendous progress we've made as a community in fighting COVID-19. Let's keep it up!
For those breathlessly tweeting at me about another reporter's "bombshell" and the "disturbing" COVID-19 emails from Mayor Cooper, the emails do NOT say what the reporter implied. There is nothing about "how to keep it from the public." 1/
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Music City is ready for the
@USMNT
to face Canada on Sunday at
@NissanStadium
for 2022
@FIFAWorldCup
qualifying. The Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge is lit red, white, and blue to show our team USA spirit!
#USAvCAN
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I join Vice Mayor Jim Shulman in proclaiming Thursday, February 24, 2022 as Pekka Rinne Day! Thank you Pekka for 15 amazing years and so many wonderful memories with the
@PredsNHL
.
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Tonight, the Historic Metro Courthouse and Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge are illuminated in blue to honor all our healthcare professionals and first-responders on the front line fighting against
#COVID19
.
#LightItBlue
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Out of an abundance of caution, I am quarantining after Laura has tested positive for COVID-19. She is currently not exhibiting any symptoms. Like thousands of Nashvillians, I'm following CDC-recommended best practices and am working remotely.
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Beginning today, we are requiring masks to be worn in our community. Businesses should post these signs to remind customers and patrons to wear a face covering. Visit the “Mask Resources” page at for more.
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Please stop taking your children to playgrounds during this time. While going for walks and getting fresh air is great, please refrain your kids from touching surfaces or getting too close to other children.
#SaferAtHome
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Remember that we are STILL
#SaferAtHome
. Our community is doing a good job of flattening the curve, but we will slide backward if we don’t keep it up. It is very important now to continue social distancing and remain at home as much as possible
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At 6:32 Christmas morning,
@MNPDNashville
and
@NashvilleFD
responded to the scene of an explosion on 2nd Ave, approximately one block north of Broadway. Metro Police confirm the source of the explosion came from a vehicle.
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Our local restaurants need our business now more than ever. I stopped by Mas Tacos in East Nashville for lunch this week and was impressed with their service and health precautions.
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Due to the Delta variant, COVID-19 cases are up 400% over the past month. Nashvillians are taking note and getting vaccinated.
Vaccinations were up 46.5% over the past 7 days compared to the average of the 4 previous weeks.
Find a vaccine site near you:
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We all deserve smoke-free air in our workplaces, including the musicians that make up the heart and soul of Nashville. I support Musicians for a Smokefree Nashville, as they launch an effort to encourage 100% of our music venues, bars and clubs to reopen smoke-free.
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Decades ago, Interstate 40 harmed and displaced an entire community. We will engage the people of North Nashville as we work to right this historic wrong. Thanks to Metro Council for supporting this innovative project.
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I'm asking all residents to continue to remain at home. Restaurants, bars, retail, and fitness facilities should remain closed too. If there is positive improvement/stability of metrics for 14 days, we will start Phase One of the
#RoadmapForReopeningNashville
.
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The state’s bathroom bill is part of an anti-LGBT political platform of hate and division, and it has no place in Nashville. We are an inclusive city. We believe everyone should be accepted and celebrated for who they are, and nothing will change that.
Nashville DA won't enforce 'hate' bill requiring businesses to post signs for transgender bathroom access
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I am grateful that the court protected the integrity of an election process that has already begun.
The people of Nashville should decide how our city is governed, as they did when they formed Metro sixty years ago.
Breaking: Metro wins temporary injunction blocking state law that shrinks council in half this year:
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Mayor’s office and Metro Public Health shared the number of cases and clusters linked to Nashville bars during a press conference on July 2nd.
@FOXNashville
was at the press conference. Fox17’s story misled the city and eroded public trust through negligent reporting.
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Basing our reopening decision on data, not dates, we have decided to extend the
#SaferAtHome
Order until at least Friday, May 8 for residents and businesses of Metro Davidson County. Only when the metrics are stable will we move to Phase One of the Roadmap for Reopening.
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Black History Spotlight: Dr. Adrienne Battle, a Nashville native, has spent almost her entire career with
@MetroSchools
. She has led our district through devastating tornadoes and continues to follow science during our ongoing COVID-19 response.
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I appreciate everyone sharing and supporting local businesses that are following our health protocols to keep our community safe. Today, I took the advice from several of you and I stopped by Riddim N Spice in north Nashville for some great Caribbean food.
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I'm grateful for the planning that has happened to get vaccines into the arms of 10,000 Nashvillians today! As our city's first-ever mass vaccination event gets underway, please be patient as we work as efficiently as possible.
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Beginning today, Metro will start a full body-worn camera implementation process throughout the MNPD. Deployment will be completed when approximately 1,325 MNPD officers and 30 Metro Park Police officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. (1/3)
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Nashville and
@BMSupdates
have a proposed plan to revitalize our legendary
@FGSpeedway
, bring
@NASCAR
back to Nashville and complete the renovated Fairgrounds – with no cost to Metro’s General Fund.
Read More:
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I have signed Executive Order 12 to issue a state of civil emergency proclaimed within the area bounded by James Robertson Parkway, 4th Ave north, Broadway and the Cumberland River. A curfew will start at 4:30pm, Friday Dec 25. and be lifted Sunday, December 27 at 4:30pm.
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We took a major step forward for a more sustainable Nashville today. A partnership to build 100 megawatts of solar power puts Metro over a 1/3rd of the way to being 100% renewable-energy sourced. Thanks to
@NESpower
@VanderbiltU
@TVAnews
More:
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Congratulations to Nashville’s own Alex Walsh for a terrific swim to win the silver medal tonight in Tokyo! What a thrilling finish!
#Tokyo2020
@HarpethHall
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The iconic Exit/In is the backbone of Nashville’s historic “Rock Block.” We hope the current owner and any future owner will work with its founders to protect this landmark venue so it can thrive for another 50 years.
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Thanks to our progress in lowering the spread of COVID-19,
@NashvilleHealth
approved an exception to extend restaurant & bar hours on Monday night to accommodate fans watching the first
@Titans
game.
Restaurants/bars may remain open until 30 mins after the game.
#MaskUp
#TitanUp
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For fourteen days, all businesses not performing essential services will close. All restaurants can only serve customers by delivery, take-out and drive through. All social gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.
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The virus will not allow us to slip backwards and be inattentive. We cannot pretend when COVID is over. It is over when it is over. For success here, we have to work together. That means wearing a mask and taking precautions. Viruses aren’t political.
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This morning, I learned of the passing of Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman after his fight with COVID-19. My condolences to his family and the community of Manchester.
Mayor Lonnie Norman was hospitalized at the beginning of the month for the virus and died early this morning.
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Congratulations to
@SarahFuller_27
for becoming the first woman in SEC history to score in a football game!
#AnchorDown
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Nashville stands united against the hate and bigotry these disgusting acts represent. Grateful to Chief Drake & his team for their ongoing work to track down those responsible and hold them accountable. We will not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind in our city.
Swastikas and hate speech: What we know about the vandalism in Nashville's Sylvan Park
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Nashville has had a congressional seat since George Washington was president. There’s no sound reason to lose that, as Davidson County is the nineteenth-largest city in the U.S. and our region’s primary economic engine.
The proposed map would dramatically alter the political landscape of Middle Tennessee. The new formula would dilute Davidson County's vote and likely deliver Republicans another congressional seat.
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4-0!
Proud of our
@Titans
for getting through these last two weeks and notching an impressive win in front of fans at Nissan Stadium.
#TennesseeTough
#TitanUp
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This week,
@POTUS
honored 12 National Humanities Medal recipients, including Nashville best-selling author & owner of
@ParnassusBooks1
, Ann Patchett. A champion for independent booksellers and bookstores, Nashville is proud to have Ann representing our city. Congrats, Ann!
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I’m disappointed the US House voted Tuesday to make it easier for dangerous people to access weapons like the one used in the Covenant tragedy. I hope the Senate will reject this dangerous move. Send your senators a message telling them to vote NO here:
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My office is working with Metro Codes, Metro Legal, and Public Health to investigate this weekend’s party on Fern Avenue and those responsible for organizing it. The party was in clear violation of Metro’s Modified Phase Two public health order. We are taking action. (1/3)
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Our country has lost another iconic pioneer in the civil rights movement. Rep. John Lewis’s lifetime of work for justice launched in Nashville as a student at American Baptist College and Fisk University, when he organized sit-in demonstrations at segregated lunch counters.
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Exciting news! 23% of Nashvillians have received a vaccine. This gives us the highest vaccination rate among the ten largest cities in the Southeast. I encourage you to schedule an appointment at or .
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June 1st marks the start of LGBT Pride Month. As we begin to celebrate, we acknowledge the LGBTQ movement which started more than 50 years ago. People pushed for a more equal world and spoke out against hate, homophobia, racism, and violence.
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We have created a roadmap to reopen Nashville in the coming weeks with precaution, social distancing, and the health and safety of our community top of mind. The Roadmap for Reopening Nashville includes four phases that will allow us to safely reopen the city.
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Nashville joins
@BidenInaugural
and cities across the country on this National Day of Remembrance. Tonight, the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge shines amber in memory of those we have lost to COVID-19. Thank you CM
@zulfat4council
for sponsoring the
#COVIDMemorial
resolution.
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I am hoping for a speedy and complete recovery for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as well as the 939 Nashvillians currently fighting COVID-19, including Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway and our Tennessee Titans.
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