John Ray Clemmons
Coverage of John Ray Clemmons in the Nexus archive.
- Letters warn South Nashville homeowners of I-24 toll lane property impacts
Federal officials approved Tennessee's I-24 Choice Lanes project, which involves adding toll lanes through a roughly 26-mile stretch between Nashville and Murfreesboro. The $5 billion plan is intended to improve traffic flow but has prompted concern among South Nashville homeowners regarding potential impacts, including the possible use of eminent domain for their properties.
- What is ‘surveillance pricing’ and which stores in Tennessee could be using the technology
Grocery stores in Tennessee, including Kroger and Walmart, are using Electronic Shelving Labels (ESLs) that could enable dynamic pricing based on customer data. Lawmakers in Tennessee and New Jersey have introduced measures to ban personalized algorithmic pricing, with New Jersey enacting a law in 2026 to protect shoppers from surveillance pricing.
- 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.
- Metro Nashville bill could require companies to disclose use of dynamic and personalized pricing
Metro Nashville is considering a bill requiring companies in Davidson County to disclose when they use dynamic and personalized algorithmic pricing. The proposal, introduced by Council Member Mike Cortese, aims to increase transparency for consumers by revealing how pricing algorithms determine different charges for the same product. A similar state-level bill to ban such practices stalled earlier this year.