Drum roll please — Here are the results you’ve been waiting for. | Photo by NASHtoday
You’ve done your part at the polls and now you’re waiting to see who will represent Metro for the next four years.
Here are some of the big takeaways of the Metro General Election on Aug. 3, sourced from the Davidson County Election Commission’s unofficial results with 100% of precincts reported.
Mayor
We’ll have to wait a few more weeks to find out Nashville’s next mayor. With no candidate receiving 50% or more of the vote, Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli — the top two vote-getters — will be on the ballot for the Thursday, Sept. 14 runoff election. Bookmark the early voting schedule.
Vice Mayor
Angie Henderson will be Nashville’s next vice mayor. Incumbent Jim Shulman received 47.4% of the vote. Henderson spent the last two terms representing District 34, which includes Forest Hills and parts of Oak Hill and Green Hills.
Aside from being the next in line to serve, the vice mayor presides over Metro Council meetings, assigns council members to committees, and votes in the event of a tie.
Metro Council
All 35 district council seats and five at-large seats were on the ballot. Check out Davidson County Election Commission’s website for the total number of votes for each candidate, as well as this election tracker for the list of candidates headed to the runoff.
“10 Things I Hate About You” | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8:30 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Free | Watch the 1999 teen classic starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger under the stars.
The Yazoo Comedy Hour | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr. | Free | Have a laugh at this standup comedy showcase hosted by comedian Ben Sawyer.
Saturday, Aug. 5
SoBro Rooftop Yoga — Namastay for Brunch | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | City Tap House Nashville, 204 3rd Ave. S. | Free+ | Refresh with a cocktail or app following this yoga class — just remember your mat.
The Art Party | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch, 429B Houston St. | Free | Paint on a large canvas at this monthly creative art experience.
Sunday, Aug. 6
First Sunday | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Shops at Porter East, 717 Porter Rd. | Cost of purchase | This monthly market will feature handcrafted goods and vintage items + food from Bad Luck Burger Club, The Grilled Cheeserie, and more.
Monday, Aug. 7
“Grey’s Anatomy” Trivia Night | Monday, Aug. 7 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Free | Put your Grey’s knowledge to the test and win money towards your next food hall haul.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Tina Turner Reimagined | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | 3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $24.40 | Nashville-based recording artists, touring musicians, and super fans celebrate the life and legacy of Tina Turner.
Plan Ahead
Lifelong Learning Kick Off Event | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Longview Mansion, 811 Caldwell Ln. | Free | Hear from professors, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about Lipscomb University’s Lifelong Learning program at this fall kick-off event.*
The IndyCar season finale will move to Nashville in 2024 (Sept. 13-15) with an updated Music City Grand Prix layout. The new 2.17-mile, seven-turn track will go over the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge and directly down Broadway.
Open
Made in TN opened a new location inside the Nashville Farmers Market. Visit the shop for small-batch, locally-sourced home decor, clothing, gifts, and artisan foods. Pro tip: It’s open daily and offers free pick-up for online orders.
Development
The former Americas Best Value Inn at 97 Wallace Rd. is slated for redevelopment. The property will be converted into an apartment building with 131 “micro units” averaging ~280 sqft. (Nashville Post)
Drink
Sip on this news. Good Coffee Fest is back at Wedgewood-Houston’s The Outfield on Saturday, Oct. 14. The festival will have samples from local shops, as well as vendors and coffee education workshops. Tickets are on sale.
Sports
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry ranked No. 25 on this year’s NFL Top 100 list. The list, determined by current NFL players, also features Titans’ defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (No. 58) and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (No. 90) ahead of his inaugural year with the team.
Featured
Tennessee Brew Works has made its Nashville family proud. The local brewery is the only local business on Yelp’s 150 favorite US mom and pop shops — a list that measures independently-owned and operated businesses on factors like quality and volume of reviews.
Announced
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its 2023 class of inductees, including Kix Brooks, Keith Urban, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, and Rafe Van Hoy. The five new members will be formally inducted at a ceremony in October. (Music Row)
Eat
New menu alert. Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar is now serving brunch every Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look out for French toast made with wildflower honey, a brunch pizza with Gifford’s smoked bacon, and more.
Biz
LaunchTN released the agenda for its annual 3686 entrepreneurship festival. This year’s event — Sept. 19-21 at Wildhorse Saloon — will have live pitch competitions, one-on-one meetings + a live recording of former governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen’s podcast, “You Might Be Right.”
Fun Fact
A male bontebok calf named Shiner can now be seen in the Nashville Zoo’s mixed-species Africa Field habitat. The calf was born on July 3 to second-time mom and dad, Eclair and Ibunzi. Bontebok are a type of antelope native to South Africa and are considered “vulnerable to extinction.”
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Local spots we’d change our name to in exchange for freebies
Are you up for the hypothetical challenge? | Photo by NASHtoday
You may have seen the news that Subway is offering a lifetime supply of free subs if you change your name to Subway. This had us thinking, which Nashville spots would we change our names to if that meant we would receive a lifetime supply of freebies? Here are a few we’ve considered.
Mitchell | We see your Subway and raise you Mitchell Delicatessen. City Editor Dylan’s forever pick: The deli’s BBQ Asian Tofu sandwich.
Margot | We would never turn down a meal at this cozy bistro in the heart of Five Points.
Otto | Between Otto’s Taco Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday specials, it wouldn’t take much convincing.
Goo Goo | Sure, you might get questions. It’s worth it to enjoy clusters of marshmallow, caramel, and roasted peanuts, covered in a coat of milk chocolate, whenever you want.
What local place do you love so much that you would consider changing your name? Let us know at the button below.
If you find yourself downtown at dusk over the next few weeks, look up. Thousands of purple martins have arrived in Music City as part of their annual migration to South America — and it’s truly a sight to behold.
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