Mayor Freddie O'Connell
Coverage of Mayor Freddie O'Connell in the Nexus archive.
- After missing man found dead, Office of Nightlife reminds tourists of important safety precautions
Metro police found the body of Conor Anderson near a parking lot on James Robertson Parkway. Following the discovery, the director of the Mayor's Office of Nightlife stressed the importance of safety precautions for tourists and locals alike. He advised that individuals stay in groups, remain in well-lit areas, and plan safe transportation home.
- Nashville man petitions to close Lower Broadway to vehicles after tourist's death
A Nashville man started a petition calling for Lower Broadway to be permanently closed to vehicles between First and Fifth Avenues, making it pedestrian-only. The advocacy follows the death of Australian tourist Timothy Wedlock after he was struck by a vehicle run by an 87-year-old driver while crossing with the walk signal. Petition organizers argue that closing the area is necessary to improve safety compared to places like Bourbon Street and Beale Street.
- 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.