.
@FOXNashville
It’s been 14 hours since you broadcasted the retraction announcement yet still no post on socials to ensure the public is aware of the damaging and inaccurate story. This clip or at least a written update and apology should be shared on all platforms.
@NC5PhilWilliams
Correct -- if they would have done a simple foia request they would have seen the full context rather than cherry picking for a story. Information was provided at the direction of our office.
5th to 2nd.
She did it y’all!!
@quinevanssegall
Thanks to everyone to supported, endorsed, volunteered, donated and most importantly VOTED! 💙 (also, it’s true….She never quits. But she might be glad I won’t be texting at 5am telling her to do more social media reels😬🤣)
Whoever says he shouldn’t personally be looking at Twitter… is wrong. Basic services and listening to locals when they share concerns or needs — it’s refreshing! Thanks
@freddieoconnell
and your team!
This morning, I appreciate
@Titans
@PredsNHL
@NashvilleSC
and
@nashvillesounds
committing to voluntarily reducing energy usage during the peak conservation window (6-10am) requested by
@TVAnews
, even as they confront winter weather maintenance challenges.
Who wants to guess how many times I’ve said “Trousdale County is NOT Nashville. You’re sharing incorrect information. Our case numbers have not had a spike increase.” today?
@NC5PhilWilliams
@HansonforMayor
There are so many characters here. The old guy just telling them all to stop blocking and move is my favorite - no sarcasm.
The man telling the cop he’s bitten his tongue long enough but why should Phil get in when they didn’t arrest people at pride parade.
🤯
Earlier last week we went out for our usual nightly walk around the neighborhood and came home engaged! ❤️ It was perfect and sweet and so “us” in every way possible.
@mattahertz
It seems some people are trying to push council members towards the idea to make the east bank financially feasible by suggesting to eliminate all housing and just do commercial use.
This is unfortunately the fastest way to create Broadway
#2
.
#MetroCreatureChatter
To all those kids who grew up with republican parents and will be voting for the first time — the biggest shame of my life is not voting for Obama 08.
Get out of your bubble, become friends with ppl different than you, travel the world (when it’s safe) & form your own opinions!
Big thanks to all the co-hosts,
@marymancini
, the one who convinced me we should do this
@mattahertz
, all the guest who were so kind, and of course
@freddieoconnell
!
What a great event supporting who we hope Nashville’s next Mayor!!
I am so proud of everyone in this city.
Today, if you see a metro PIO or a reporter please let them know how much you appreciate their work. Many are working around the clock to provide our community members important information! 🧡
#NashvilleStrong
To say I’m exhausted is an understatement...but I’m equally as thankful and excited for our city! The last 5 months have been a whirlwind. Thanks to everyone for their support and votes to elect
@johncooper4nashville
as our next mayor!
Off to the beach we go!! 🧡🙌🏼
I am beyond excited for
@freddieoconnell
to be our mayor and proud of his team/supporters.
My ask to the Twitter world and beyond is to give him time and grace during the transition to build a team, move into offices, establish his priorities with departments, etc
Way too long of a thread to explain why I’m
#ReadyforFreddie
In 2019 I had worked on only one local political project, owned a successful marketing firm, and was as green as green could be in the Nashville political world.
Polls open soon.
As a candidate, I take positions and make decisions. So I expect criticism.
But as we choose our champions, let’s not attack each other as voters.
We’re Nashvillians trying to choose a better future together.
As
@khalilekulona
says: be good to each other.
A random thought about the Mayor’s mode of transportation.
Cooper asked to go from SUVs to vans when not driving his Prius.
@freddieoconnell
will be going from vans to the bus and bikes.
I can’t wait to see him and the security detail riding bikes all over nashville.🙌🏼💙
More opinionated thoughts about the Mayor’s race no one cares to hear about but I share regardless: Will everyone agree to stop using the crossroads line? We aren’t at a crossroad. We hopped on the hot tub bus and it’s not turning around. It’s time for adapting and evolving.
Y’all the hoarder house next door is finally get cleaned up. They are removing all the stuff and the most disturbing thing of my life… they found KKK robes and hoods.
…and I always just judged her bc of the no tax for tracks sign in the back yard.
What. The. Hell.
Bob has always been very calculated with these decisions and typically doesn’t endorse and definitely not this early.
Big win for the
#readyforfreddie
campaign.
At-Large Metro Councilmember Bob Mendes on Thursday announced that he is endorsing District 19 Metro Councilmember Freddie O'Connell for mayor.
Mendes spoke with the Post about the endorsement:
I’ve seen/heard where a few people don’t like
@axios
style of reporting via newsletter bc it’s such short form — I actually really enjoy it and today (when seeing the Friday quiz questions) realized it helps me retain info about things more than just politics. I am a huge fan…
This is the first weekend since April that I haven’t had to work at all and today I am in my hammock reading a book and repotting my plants and baking apple pie and it’s making me very happy.
Well this week has been full of news...but somehow we did this (without seeing it first) during all the madness. (Also, looking for long term renters at my house if you’re looking!)
Nashville - you need to be following
@TNLookout
Unless I’m working on a strategy to announce something really exciting and
@tnnaterau
scoops it first. 😏
Well, hello. Today is our six month anniversary, and it almost slipped by with all the electoral excitement. Thanks to all 8,725 of you for following us. (And getting to 9,000 would be a great six month gift!)
In the past several years I’ve admired how Miami uses tourism dollars to pay for permanent housing for their former and current unhoused population and always thought it would be a great idea in Nashville and a solution for all sides…
We’ve all seen the importance of the Metro Council -specifically the At-Large seats.
Quin is a lawyer that understands municipal budgets, Nashville native, and mom that is fighting for the future of her kids.
Let’s DONATE to ensure she gets a seat!
My first e-bike experience happened today and I loved it and loved to share about it. Five points to Inglewood and back all thanks to
@walkbikenash
membership promotion with BCycle.
Now we just need dock-less ones in D6. 🙏🏼
@claycapp
@cortnye_stone
(i don’t know
Ndot’s handle)
I’ve already shared for months on end why I’m supporting
@freddieoconnell
for Mayor and so excited for him and his team!!
But I also urge you that haven’t voted to support
@quinevanssegall
for at-large!
🧵 of course :)
It’s been brought to my attention that I’m failing Twitter bc I haven’t shared about our wedding🤦🏼♀️. In my defense we still haven’t gotten but three “real” photos back and Twitter won’t let me post the video. But I assure you…we are married!
No matter what time I come home from work these days he has cooked or already ordered our dinner...AND makes me breakfast every morning. I’m honestly so thankful I could cry!
Just a public post of sappy thanks and to let everyone know he’s the best. 😘🙏🏼😭
@mattahertz
This week last year I was at the Masters. Councilman John Cooper texted to let me know he had decided to run for mayor and wanted to announce the next Monday/tues- asking if my team could get all branding, messaging and website ready.
(btw phones aren't allowed at the Masters)
Someone please check on this man’s wife and save her.
Eric - as someone who was single in my early 30s, traveling the world, and making 3x more after starting my own company compared to working for any male bosses previously —- I definitely was anything but miserable.
Not really sure how someone can claim to “fight developers to help save historic Fort Negley” when his name is not anywhere to be found on my list of over 7000+ people (pulled from every sign up, call list, email list, petition, etc.) that actually stood up to help save the park.
I’ll never forget the night on my birthday in 2016 - November 8th. I cried. A lot. And what seemed like a life time away I remember counting down the days until November 2020 every day for the first two years...and y’all.. we are now only 2.5 months away!!!!
2020 - The year I learned we are all capable of far more than we ever thought possible AND that our strength is found vulnerability and community.
I’ll never forget Monday Feb 24th when I called
@kmcanavan
freaking out about the reality we might have two crises at one time...
Thank you Pat Martin of
@MartinsBBQ
for your leadership in stressing the importance of masks.
As Pat put it, “masks are the vaccine we have on hand today.”
If we keep wearing masks and practicing social distancing, we can control the virus instead of the virus controlling us.
Nashville, the last four years have definitely been some of the hardest for me and at times I’ve never wanted to leave more — but it seems Freddie really wants to me to stay so…I’m proud and ready to vote today for my friend Freddie and hope you will too!
Flight to Europe is booked. Thanks to
@scottsflights
I went with a sale rather than using points. 🙌🏼
Will regret it not being a one way ticket after 30 minutes of being there.
We originally had an immigrant caucus meeting scheduled at 6pm at Earnest. It was closed so we are currently at Dicey’s just eating pizza if anyone is looking for us. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will reschedule.
Just got home from a campaign event for
@quinevanssegall
and feel hopeful. She needs to be on your list of at-large council members to vote for in just a couple of months!
I know it’s a very bro / trendy thing but I started cold plunging in 2021 and realized it helped me mentally and physically in so many ways. Finally decided to just buy one and have plunged daily for a month.
It’s. A. Game. Changer. For. My. Mental. Health.
My doctor this morning:
“I want you to bike and it is so good for you, but please be safe. I want you to hear me when I say Nashville is a death trap for bikers. Maybe one day it will be safe since
@freddieoconnell
is our mayor, hopefully.”
Staying on message and respecting voters seems to work well...thankful to have fun everyday with
@JohnCooper4Nash
and
@BenEagles
! I’m so proud of our entire team and all the support.
Happy birthday to
@Erinfor12
! She’s by far the most funny council member and arguably my favorite 😬🤣 because she keeps me laughing in DMs and is a skilled photo editor (as seen in the photo below).
I’ve seen 2 e-bike tours in five points today and love it!
It’s one of the best traffic calming measures S 11th street has ever seen and no one was screaming WOOO.
It’s
#tomatofest
weekend!!! 🍅
Does anyone in East want a
@quinevanssegall
yard sign for their yard or tshirt to wear during the festivities?! You can pick up from my porch today. DM for address!
@freddieoconnell
Im pretty sure if you say you’re not able to attend an event before 9am —- events requesting you to speak will not be planned before 9am.
Someone once told me that healthy boundaries make healthy leaders and healthy people. It was you.
Step 1 - Henry being willing to even get inside it has been accomplished.
Training treat of choice: pulled pork. He wouldn’t even think about it with kibble. 🙄
In case anyone is wondering how my brain works — today we bought a dog trailer for a bike…despite not owning a bike in Nashville.
I made a deal with henry 🐶 — if he can get in it (fully zipped) and not react to a cat or bunny — I’ll buy an e-bike.
While I’m sure RT an op-ed from an endorser and supporter of the opposing candidate is not typical... I want to share some thoughts on this...
1. Our strategy is simply being authentic to who John is, his vision, and creating a Nashville for everyone.
2. Our team has worked...
Success for
@brileyformayor
is going to depend on not alienating critics, hearing people out, making a compelling case and learning from his rival
@JohnCooper4Nash
. Cooper’s 47-page platform is a must-read.
via
@Tennessean
\
but one thing I’ve always appreciated about Freddie is that disagreeing doesn’t stop him from calling to ask my opinion, answer my questions, and showing up. And to me, that’s incredibly important for our city.
As much as we all love complaining - I’ve personally been very frustrated the last 48 hours - if you see or know anyone working to restore power for the city in any capacity plz make sure to thank them for their service. Trust me, a little thanks during a holiday means a lot.
@freddieoconnell
@kemcdonell
Instead of Mayor’s night out can we do a ride with Freddie 1x a month— I’ll think of a better name.
You ride around on the bus in specific areas having convos with whoever wants to jump on and chat.
I’ll bring snacks and have a kid section and babysit.
It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here but look who went into their bike carrier today without any commands!!!!!!
Someone tell this snow to melt. We are getting closer to attaching it to the bike (our goal was 1 year at Thanksgiving for him to ride and enjoy it).
If you’re working from home and need a friend, don’t forget about Nashville’s bow wow breakout program and foster a 🐶 or 🐱 for a bit. Check out
@NashAnimalCare
to learn more! 🧡🧡
Two years ago...I lived in a van for a month traveling all over America working on a project for a client.
Not pictured: sleeping in Walmart parking lots more than I ever thought possible. 💁🏼♀️💁🏼♀️
This is something I’ve been asking for months and truly hope Chris gets it done with a tweet bc I got tired of my research and meetings and unfortunately gave up.
@freddieoconnell
,
@angienashville
, when can we expect buses to get priority routes explicitly serving events instead of this backwards strategy of disrupting service on the days they would be most effective as an alternative to driving?
not only do we need more housing and affordable housing in Nashville… everyone in surrounding neighborhoods have voiced strongly that we want EB to have a welcoming neighborhood feel… not a “district feel” that’s only for tourists.
#metrocouncilnash
I was 15 on my first international trip- an exchange student in Japan. 23 years later I’m going back tomorrow to kick off our honeymoon. ❤️
My passport (3rd one) will be stamped for the 113th time! 🤯
It’s surreal to think about how much that trip impacted my life…
I have so many things to say — but for now just want to thank Holly for writing this (I’ve had 3 male reporters share with me the sexism they’ve witnessed in the Nashville political world in the last month so I am hopeful they will share too).
Since I published this today, I've heard from another woman elected official: after reading to a class and introducing herself with her title, a kid asked the official's security detail if he was the official. It starts young.
Woohoo! Love the momentum for
@quinevanssegall
!!
Also,
@HaleyLDavidson
, Jim Higgins, and I are throwing a fundraiser/meet and greet for Quin next week. If you want to co host - we would love it!!
Click here:
Get excited political nerds. We have at-large polling!
Delishia Porterfield (40%) and Quin Evans-Segall (38%) are well ahead in the field of eight candidates.
The next tier is Burkley Allen by herself at 31%.
The remaining 5 candidates are clustered together in a virtual tie.
I firmly believe Mayor Cooper is what Nashville needed then and still needs now and I'm thankful for his wisdom...budget gaps, tornado, and a global pandemic - it has definitely been a wild ride.
When you pass by two council members putting in the work! Also, if you haven’t checked out Ravenwood Park - it our favorite! 🤗🤗
@Erinfor12
@JordanHuffman
Great attention grabbing ad! Just a miss that they didn’t have a transpotainment vehicle riding by on the sidelines as the bachelorettes and billionaires. I would have loved being an extra as the driver collecting fines and not caring one bit.
Today, you’ll see our 1st ad on TV. Our ad talks about the kind of Nashville we want to build with more child care options, an effective transit system, and more housing that working families can afford. This campaign is built by individual donors like you
My hope for Nashville is that we start focusing on having more Freddie/Katie type relationships…attacking the issues and not each other. Disagreeing but still showing up for big life milestones and celebrations.
Nashville makes me prouder than ever. Today is my last day as a Metro employee and I am so thankful for the opportunity and experience. I want to thank Mayor Cooper and our team, my comms team, department heads & PIOs, CMs (Even those with snarky tweets😜), reporters,
@MNNGov
, ..
Yesterday, I received an email from candidate
@freddieoconnell
. To me, it is one of the best campaign emails I’ve received in a LONG time. It’s sincere. Personal. It’s not “trying” too hard while being informative.
Happy Thanksgiving! My Twitter feed has gone from college friends to NGO+travel to marketing and design to Metro politicos —
Today I’m thankful for all of you crazy kids for keeping me entertained — and for caring about life enough to share your thoughts with the world!
Just left an event at CFMT - hearing from nonprofits helping mothers - almost every single one of them mentioned the need of a better transit system in Nashville to be able to better serve mothers who desperately need their help.
1 year ago I couldn’t walk a block without struggling to breathe (covid long hauler - despite always having negative tests). After my 2nd vax I had three days of terrible symptoms (similar to everything I experienced last year) and then poof it was all gone!! (1/2)
I imagine this was an extremely hard decision, but it is one that I respect immensely. In the 2019 campaign we often reminded him to not say “4 years” in case he ran again— and his focus was ALWAYS on the next 4 years and not campaigning.
In case anyone is wondering how my brain works — today we bought a dog trailer for a bike…despite not owning a bike in Nashville.
I made a deal with henry 🐶 — if he can get in it (fully zipped) and not react to a cat or bunny — I’ll buy an e-bike.
A month ago I decided my headaches from 1 cocktail or 2 glasses of wine aren’t worth it anymore -
@mattahertz
joined me and we’ve found some great NA options. The trend of NA options in Ireland has been incredible - they are being marketed as the
#1
option everywhere we’ve been!
I love taking transit with friends. What’s better than that? Taking transit for free with the whole city!
For Nashville Coming Together — Saturday’s inauguration, we have transit trek meetups around the city. If you’ve never ridden before, give it a try.
I will forever be grateful for Mayor Cooper allowing me to jump in an arena I knew nothing about and trusting me during his campaign and the opportunity to serve my city. To all those in the admin — THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Practicing riding (inside) while dad holds steak to make sure there is no way he can jump out when he sees 🐱 or 🐰. Progress people. Progress.
We’ve gone outside a few times and will try a run this weekend.
Then…bike time!