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Purple Martins

Coverage of Purple Martins in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 04:27 UTCMost recent: Aug 17 · 11:05 UTC
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Sam Davidsonperson1Nashville Entrepreneur Centerorganization1Freddie O’Connellperson1Choose How You Move teamorganization1Music City Centerplace1Dr. Mark Walton Fowlerperson1Darrell Hinesperson1Nashvilleplace1United States Fish and Wildlife Serviceorganization1
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  • POLITICSAug 17 · 11:05 UTCNASHVILLE BANNER
    Aug. 17: Sam Davidson Won’t Run; a New Choose How You Move Capital Package; Purple Martins

    Nashville Entrepreneur Center CEO Sam Davidson announced that he will not be running for mayor of Nashville after being approached about the race. Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s team also revealed a $100 million capital package using voter-approved transportation sales tax surcharge funds. Separately, Purple Martins are observed roosting at Music City Center, and Dr. Mark Walton Fowler spoke to NBC News regarding his participation in Darrell Hines' execution.

  • SCIENCEJul 3 · 04:27 UTCWKRN ABC NASHVILLE
    Thousands of Purple Martins return to downtown Nashville

    Over 100,000 Purple Martins swarm downtown Nashville for a pre-migration roost from late June to early September. The city was declared an 'urban bird treaty city' by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service three years ago.