Joy Styles
Coverage of Joy Styles in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor O’Connell Reports $200K+ Fundraising Period as Potential Challengers Weigh In
Mayor Freddie O’Connell reported raising $206,368 for his 2027 reelection campaign, leaving his campaign with $544,843 on hand. Potential challengers like Metro Councilmember Joy Styles, Lou Wilbanks, and others have not yet launched campaigns, with several prominent figures confirming they will not run. State Rep. Bob Freeman and others donated to O’Connell’s campaign, while Sam Davidson remains undecided about a mayoral bid.
- ‘A Nashville for Nashvillians’: Mayor O’Connell Launches Reelection Campaign With Familiar Themes
Mayor Freddie O’Connell launched his 2027 reelection campaign in Nashville, emphasizing transportation funding, affordable housing, and city parks. Supporters including Lisa Sherman Luna and Ethan Link highlighted his collaborative approach, while challengers like Metro Councilmember Joy Styles and activist Lou Wilbanks are emerging. O’Connell’s campaign has raised over $433,000 as of January.
- Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell launches re-election campaign
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has launched his re-election campaign with a community kickoff event. His campaign highlights his 'Choose How You Move' transportation plan and ongoing work in the Metro area. Joy Styles, a Metro Council member for District 32, has also announced her candidacy. The mayoral election is scheduled for 2027.
- Metro Council considers requiring new developments to bury power lines
Metro Council is considering a bill to require burying power lines in new developments in Nashville following a winter storm that caused widespread outages. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Joy Styles, aims to strengthen the city's power grid, with a pilot program already planned by Nashville Electric Service.