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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 9h

This week in Nashville, we welcomed a new class of police officers, honored victims of crime from the last year, and opened ever-important new child care.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 12h

Nashvillians need options for dependable, affordable child care. Here’s a new one. The Goddard School is now open at Nashville Yards! A new home for early learning in the heart of downtown.

A group of people, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell, stand outside The Goddard School for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The group smiles as a woman in the center prepares to cut the blue ribbon. Blue and white balloon columns frame the entrance under a lit sign reading “The Goddard School.”

Mayor Freddie O’Connell, smiles and chats with two men during The Goddard School ribbon-cutting event. The group stands outside surrounded by greenery and other attendees in the background.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell speaks at a podium with a microphone, smiling as he addresses the audience. Behind him are blue and white balloons and a large sign for The Goddard School. A woman seated nearby smiles as she listens.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 1d

Green is the color of the economy, not just ecology. Mayor O’Connell has always said, a more sustainable future is also about a more sustainable economy.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 1d

Tonight, 9-1-1: Nashville hits your screens.
But for everyday fixes? That's 3-1-1 Nashville. hubNashville's always on call.

A cinematic spoof poster titled “3-1-1 Nashville.” Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Erin Williams, and Keidron Turner are featured in a stacked design overlaid on downtown Nashville scenes — including Broadway at night, a pothole, and crosswalk lines. Text reads “From the Office of Mayor Freddie O’Connell” and “3-1-1 Nashville,” with the hubNashville and Metro Nashville logos and the date “Oct 9.” The poster playfully promotes hubNashville’s city services, styled like a 9-1-1 TV drama.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 4d

No better time than now to bring back a beautiful trophy for the beautiful game @nashvillesc.bsky.social

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell stands beside the U.S. Open Cup trophy, holding a microphone, wearing a yellow team jersey, speaking to the crowd.

The Nashville SC team stands together onstage holding the U.S. Open Cup trophy aloft, cheering as yellow confetti rains down, with a banner behind them that reads “2025 U.S. OPEN CUP CHAMPS.”

A man stands on stage holding a large trophy overhead as yellow confetti covers the ground. A cheering crowd fills the background.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 4d

Nashville’s first nine months of 2025: safer streets, fewer shootings, and falling crime rates in every major category. You can check out all the numbers on Nashville.gov.

Graphic with dark blue background and yellow text titled “First Nine Months of 2025.” Subheadline reads, “Crime & Gun Violence see major declines YTD.” Below are arrows pointing downward with statistics: “Homicides down 29.6%,” “Non-Fatal Shooting Injuries down 36.8%,” “Violent Crime down 14.5%,” and “Property Crime down 10.4%.” A Metro Police Nashville Davidson County badge is shown at the bottom left. Small text notes that violent crime and shootings are at their lowest since at least 2019.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 7d

Let’s take a look back at the week that was. Happy Friday!

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 9d

With crisp air in his lungs and joy for great weather, let 5th grader Jesse from Cockrill Elementary share with you why Walk to School Day is such a great occasion. Great to see the community walking together.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 11d

Trash and recycling isn't always top of mind. But a city that works well for its residents, picks it up on time, and offers dependable service. Mayor O'Connell came into office promising to offer better service, and we've #FixedThatForYou.

Learn more nashville.gov/departments/mayor/progress-tracker

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 14d

#FollowFreddie as we look back at not just this week – but two years of the O’Connell administration.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 14d

Mayor O’Connell campaigned on 15 Fixes, including making simple residents’ interactions with government easy to handle and understand. hub.nashville.gov makes it easy: submit a request and track its progress in real time.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 15d

We campaigned on “15 Fixes” – and from day one, we got to work. Now, as Year 2 wraps up, we’re showing you the results in our new series “Fixed That For You.” Stay tuned.

www.nashville.gov/departments/...

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 16d

Collaboration makes Nashville thrive. With Vanderbilt, and state leaders, we’re welcoming Nissha Medical Technologies to Nashville. They’re a perfect partner to our healthcare industry and plan to bring 38 new jobs.

Collaborators welcome Nissha Medical Technologies to Nashville.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell offers remarks at an event to welcome Nissha Medical Technologies to Nashville.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 16d

Healthy students are better learners. That’s why we’re investing in school nurses across Metro Nashville Public Schools, which helps students and teachers foster an environment in which everyone can learn. Now, we’ve got more nurses in schools than ever before.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 18d

We're going to talk a lot about "third spaces" for young people in the months ahead. And we're excited to cut the ribbon on this new one. Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee on the new North Nashville Teen Center.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 21d

A busy week in Nashville – from affordable housing to accessible child care. #FollowFreddie as we take a look back at the week that was.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 21d

In Nashville, over half of children lack access to affordable, high-quality early education. Renewal House and St. Mary Villa are stepping up with long-term family support and trusted child care, building a stronger future for Nashville families.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 21d

Your questions, his answers. Here are some highlights from this week’s episode of @wpln.bsky.social’s “Ask the Mayor.” Listen here: wpln.org/post/episode....

Graphic from the Office of Mayor Freddie O’Connell with updates from Sept. 18 Ask the Mayor on WPLN. Highlights include: Metro’s 15-year plan to build the full priority sidewalk network; instructions for submitting noise complaints via hubNashville or 311; a new RFP for pallet shelters for unhoused people; and follow-up on East Nashville questions, noting Davidson Street repairs finishing in early 2026 and Opry Mills Greenway Connector design completion with grant funding applications underway.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 23d

Energy, smiles, and tiny feet in motion! @metroparksnash.bsky.social Tap Class at Centennial Sportsplex gives kids a fun, active way to grow and learn.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 24d

Today we cut the ribbon on Highland East, Nashville's first trail-oriented affordable housing community. This development brings mobility and opportunity to Ben Allen Road, along with 238 new affordable homes.

Photo #2 courtesy of Ford Photographs.

A group of nine people stand in front of a building holding a large blue ribbon at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. One man in the center holds oversized golden scissors. A balloon arch in shades of blue and white decorates the entrance behind them.

Daytime aerial view of Highland East, a new affordable housing community, with apartment buildings surrounded by trees and greenery.

People in business attire sit in the front row at an outdoor event, smiling and holding programs, with a large audience seated behind them.

A blue balloon with the words “Highland East” floats above smaller gray balloons, set in front of a sunny window.

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Spencer Sharpe @jspencersharpe.bsky.social · 27d

REMATCH! Bus with a dedicated lane beats walking!

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 28d

From Ascend Amphitheater to the Nashville Fire Department, here are some highlights from the week that was.

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Metro Nashville @nashville.gov · 28d

Headed downtown this weekend? We’ve got you covered with maps for Titans gameday, WeGo routes, and everything in between.

A graphic with a black background and an evening view of downtown Nashville. Yellow text reads “Downtown is buzzing this weekend.” At the bottom, smaller text says, “Check out these maps to see the best ways to move around the city.”

A graphic on a black background with downtown Nashville in the evening. Yellow text reads, “Titans and WeGo Express Service,” with an arrow at the bottom. The map shows Nashville with highlighted routes for WeGo Express Service for Titans games.

A black background graphic with downtown Nashville in the evening. Yellow text reads, “Getting to and from Nissan Stadium,” with an arrow at the bottom. The map shows routes to access and leave Nissan Stadium, including parking locations.

A black background graphic with downtown Nashville in the evening. Yellow text reads, “Have a fun and safe weekend!” The image includes a continuation of the Titans gameday map with a key showing routes and services.

Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · 29d

On National Day of Service, Mayor Freddie O’Connell joined volunteers to pack 192,500 meals with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Thank you, Nashville!

A group photo at the National Day of Service meal packing event featuring Titans mascot T-Rac, Mayor Freddie O’Connell, a Titans cheerleader, NFD Chief Swann, and other community members standing in front of a blue and white backdrop that reads “Nashville Meal Pack for 9/11 Day.

A man wearing a red “CAA” shirt gives a thumbs up while standing among a group of people packing meals at the National Day of Service event.

A close-up photo of a meal packing box with the text “Remember the Good” on one side and “9/11 Meal Pack Day” on the other.

A group of people wearing blue hairnets pack meals into a food box while standing around a table at the National Day of Service food packing event.

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Mayor Freddie O’Connell @mayor.nashville.gov · Sep 10

Today's event is a reminder that gun violence—including for political reasons—is horrific and should have no place as a part of our discourse or society.