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Aug. 17: Sam Davidson Won’t Run; a New Choose How You Move Capital Package; Purple Martins
Nashville Entrepreneur Center CEO Sam Davidson announced that he will not be running for mayor of Nashville after being approached about the race. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s team also revealed a $100 million capital package using voter-approved transportation sales tax surcharge funds. Separately, Purple Martins are observed roosting at Music City Center, and Dr. Mark Walton Fowler spoke to NBC News regarding his participation in Darrell Hines' execution.
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