July 4, 1776: 2nd Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence promising life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. July 3, 2025: Congress passed the worst piece of legislation for working families in a generation. Contrast: @freddieoconnell.bsky.social is investing in Nashvillians.

Freddie O’Connell@freddieoconnell.bsky.social · last yr.

The project of communities taking care of one another is harder without federal partners. But while they cut healthcare, we strengthen maternal and infant support. While they cut SNAP, we strengthen local nutrition programs. While they cut housing funding, we find local funding partners.

Violent crime down 10 percent. This is a big deal.

Nashville Banner@nashvillebanner.bsky.social · last yr.

According to the latest Metro data, crime is down across the board in Nashville for 2025. These falling rates follow national trends, and come even as Metro Nashville Police Department was still 100 officers short of full staffing earlier this year. ✏️: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social

Remember! Salt and brine work best when temperatures stay above ~15°F. As temps fall, keep it slow, stay safe, and give the NDOT folks room to work. 🦞

Mayor Freddie O’Connell@mayor.nashville.gov · 2y ago

Snow is in the forecast and our NDOT crews are hard at work getting the roads ready for the storm. @nashvilledot.bsky.social

As we mark #BlackHistoryMonth, we reflect on how Nashville became a “gateway city,” one of critical importance to the Civil Rights movement. @learothawms.bsky.social shared with us some of that transformative history. youtube.com/shorts/qvlod...

Dr. Lea Williams on Black History in Nashville | Office of Mayor Freddie O'Connell

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Metro Nashville@nashville.gov · 2y ago

Today, we celebrated 60 years of the Metro Human Relations Commission. The commission’s chartered authority, written in 1965, was born during a tense time, and it endures to meet this one, reflecting what we are and what we believe.

👀 Look who’s here! 🦞

Metro Nashville@nashville.gov · 2y ago

Good Monday, Nashville! There are so many great free events all around the city every week from our nature centers to libraries to parks. Here’s a snapshot of the week ahead:

What a week. First - a scary 5-day hospital stay for mom. Now, Covid. 😖 #HolidayBlues #BahHumbug

Can’t get this @radiohead.bsky.social lyric out of my head: How come I end up where I started? How come I end up where I went wrong? Won’t take my eyes off the ball again. You reel me out then you cut the string.