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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.

Davidson County adds three new early voting sites for the August 6 primary, including locations at the DCEC office and the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Nashville International Airport begins structural demolition for expansion, with noisy work scheduled overnight. A proposed program aims to support high school students in showcasing small businesses at the Fairgrounds Nashville, though budget concerns were raised due to a recent fire.

A town hall meeting in Wedgewood-Houston drew dozens to discuss opposition to a planned data center near the Nashville Zoo, with attendees demanding stricter guidelines and transparency. The Nashville Metro council is set to consider proposed legislation on data centers on July 7, while company DC Blox addressed concerns about energy, water use, and health risks.

Nashville's Metro Council approved a $3.8 billion budget with a minor reduction in the local grocery tax and additional funding for programs like eviction counseling, homeless services, and affordable housing. The budget included $9 million in changes proposed by Budget and Finance Chair Kyonzté Toombs, though some councilmembers criticized the limited tax cut and urged more focus on property tax relief.