Mayor Freddie O'Connell
Coverage of Mayor Freddie O'Connell in the Nexus archive.
- 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after driver hits pedestrians on Broadway in Nashville
An 87-year-old driver from Kentucky struck four pedestrians on Broadway in downtown Nashville, resulting in one death and three hospitalizations. Metro Nashville Police are investigating the incident at the intersection of Broadway and Fourth Avenue. Mayor Freddie OConnell condemned the event as tragic and emphasized supporting victims and ensuring public safety.
- Eviction Right to Counsel program becomes permanent in Nashville
Nashville's Eviction Right to Counsel program is now permanent after Metro Council approved increased funding and embedded it within the city's Housing Division. The program, which provides legal services to low-income renters facing eviction, received $4.5 million in 2027 budget funding, up from $2.4 million the previous year, and is administered by five partner organizations including Legal Aid Society and the Nashville Hispanic Bar Association.