The Latest Breaking News from Freddie OConnell

Seven Nashville police officers placed on ‘administrative assignment’ over leak of school shooter’s manifesto

Authorities still haven’t confirmed whether the writings are authentic

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Science says teens need more sleep. So why is it so hard to start school later?

Reasearch shows teens don't get sleepy until 10:45 or 11 p.m. But high school classes in Nashville still start at 7:05 a.m. "It's not a badge of honor," says the mayor.

WEKU · Nov 9, 2023

Nashville investigating after possible leak of Covenant shooting images

The Nashville mayor’s office has called on the city’s legal team to investigate the possible unauthorized release of the writings of the shooter who indiscriminately opened fire at the private Nashville school in March

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

O’Connell defeats Rolli in Nashville’s mayoral election

Freddie O’Connell defeated Alice Rolli in the Sept. 14 runoff election for mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. Incumbent Mayor John Cooper (D) did not seek re-election, making him the first Nashville mayor who served a full term in office to not seek re-election since 1991.

Ballotpedia · Sep 18, 2023

Progressive Councilmember Freddie O'Connell wins Nashville mayor's race

Nashville metro councilmember Freddie O'Connell has resoundingly won the race to become the next mayor of the Democratic-leaning city

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

California veto referendums will look different next year

Welcome to the Wednesday, September 13, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Sep 13, 2023

O’Connell, Rolli running in Sept. 14 runoff election for mayor of Nashville

Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli are running in the Sept. 14 runoff election for mayor of Nashville, Tennessee. O’Connell finished first and Rolli finished second from a field of 12 candidates in the city’s nonpartisan general election on Aug. 3.

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023

Nashville mayoral election headed to a runoff

Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli advanced from a field of 12 candidates in the nonpartisan general election for mayor of Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 3, 2023. The two will compete in a Sept. 14, 2023, runoff election. Although the election is officially nonpartisan, both candidates have political affiliations. O’Connell, who…

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2023

Previewing Nashville’s upcoming mayoral election

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 12, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jul 12, 2023

Twelve Candidates Vie For Nashville Mayor In Nonpartisan Election

Nashville's mayor's office seeks stability amid crowded field and uncertain voter sentiment.

Zenger · Jul 5, 2023