Metro Water Services
Coverage of Metro Water Services in the Nexus archive.
- Metro Water considers disciplinary action against assistant director under federal investigation
Metro Water Services is considering disciplinary action against assistant director John Honeysucker, who is on leave due to a federal investigation. A charge letter alleges he failed to report the seizure of his Metro-issued phone by federal agents and lied about needing a replacement device. The investigation also involves Nashville businessmen Roy Dale and Mack McClung, with court records indicating scrutiny of tax information tied to Honeysucker and entities linked to Dale and McClung.
- Metro Water Considers Disciplinary Action Against Assistant Director Under Federal Investigation
John Honeysucker, assistant director of Metro Water Services, faces disciplinary action after federal agents seized his work phone, which he falsely claimed was damaged during a home flood. The investigation also involves Nashville businessmen Roy Dale and Mack McClung, focusing on tax information related to Honeysucker and entities tied to them.
- Federal investigation includes two Nashville businessmen
Federal law enforcement is investigating Nashville businessmen Roy Dale and Mack McClung, who were targeted by search warrants linked to a Metro employee. Dale, a local engineer, and McClung, owner of Vastland Company, are connected to John Honeysucker, a Metro Water Services official on leave, through real estate developments in Nashville.
- Federal Investigation Includes Two Nashville Businessmen
Federal law enforcement is investigating Nashville businessmen Roy Dale and Mack McClung, who were targeted by search warrants. The investigation is connected to a Metro employee, John Honeysucker, and involves sealed court proceedings referencing tax information and real estate developments. Dale and Honeysucker collaborated on a North Nashville duplex project.
- Metro Water Services employee under federal investigation, search warrant executed
Federal investigators executed a search warrant against a Metro Water Services employee this week. The employee is under a federal investigation, though no further details are provided in the article.
- Metro Water employee placed on administrative leave amid federal investigation
A Metro Water Services employee was placed on administrative leave following a federal investigation. Federal authorities executed a search warrant at the employee's office, identified as John Honeysucker, an assistant director. The U.S. Attorneys Office confirmed the warrant but provided no further details.
- Nashville employee on leave after Feds raid Metro Water Services building. Here’s what we know
The U.S. Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant at the Metro Water Services building in Nashville. A Metro employee has been placed on administrative leave and advised to retain outside counsel by the mayor’s office.
- Search warrant executed at Metro Water Services
Authorities executed a search warrant at Metro Water Services, specifically at a Metro government building. The action occurred Wednesday afternoon.
- Sinkhole closes Pierce Road in Nashville; closure expected to be extended
A sinkhole has closed Pierce Road between Shannon and Palmer avenues in Nashville, with the closure expected to be extended. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Metro Water Services are involved in the response.
- Major water main break leaves several neighborhoods without water in Nashville
A major water main break in Nashville caused water outages in Old Hickory and Hermitage neighborhoods. Metro Water Services reported a 12-inch main rupture under Barnwell Court, leading to valve closures and reduced pressure. Repairs were completed by 5 a.m., but water restoration timelines remain uncertain as of Tuesday morning.
- Multiple water main breaks leave several neighborhoods without water in Nashville
Multiple water main breaks in Nashville's Old Hickory and Hermitage communities caused water outages for over 12 hours. Councilwoman Erin Evans reported a depleted water tank in Roxborough, with repair crews working through the night. As of Tuesday morning, some neighborhoods still lacked water pressure despite fixes to one main break.
- Blue Hole Road in South Nashville closed for water infrastructure upgrades until August
Blue Hole Road in South Nashville's Antioch neighborhood is closed until August 7 for water infrastructure upgrades, with Metro Water Services replacing aging pipes. Council Member Antoinette Lee acknowledged the inconvenience but highlighted alternate routes and potential long-term infrastructure improvements.
- First Alert Traffic: Water main break partially blocks busy road near Nashville airport
A 16” water main break near the intersection of Donelson Pike and Elm Hill Pike in Nashville is causing traffic delays. Northbound traffic on Donelson Pike is reduced to one lane, and westbound traffic on Elm Hill Pike is detoured at Patriot Way. Metro Water Services has isolated the break but has not provided a timeline for repairs.
- 24-inch water main break causes closures near Donelson Pike
Metro Water Services is addressing a 24-inch water main break at Elm Hill Pike and Donelson Pike, causing road closures and traffic detours. Patriot Drive to Allen Road and the inside lane of Donelson Pike heading toward Lebanon Pike are closed, with officials apologizing for delays and promising updates.