Nashville Councilmember Styles to Challenge Mayor in 2027

Nashville Councilmember Styles to challenge mayor in 2027

Second term Metro Nashville Councilmember Joy Styles will run against Mayor Freddie O'Connell in 2027, she announced on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Photographs by John Partipilo/ Tennessee LookoutA second-term Metro Councilmember announced on Tuesday she will run for Nashville mayor in 2027, challenging incumbent Freddie O’Connell.  Joy Styles, who represents South Nashville’s District 32, said the city is suffering …

Councilmember Joy Styles Announces Mayoral Run

Second-term Antioch representative criticizes O’Connell, pushes for Global Mall redevelopment among other projects

Metro Councilmember Joy Styles announces 2027 bid for mayor

Nashville’s next mayoral election isn’t until 2027, but a field is beginning to form. On Tuesday, at the Southeast Community Center in Antioch, District 32 Metro Councilmember Joy Styles announced her bid for the city’s top role. Styles cited a litany of complaints against Nashville’s current mayor, Freddie O’Connell, as the motivation for her campaign. “I did not endorse this mayor,” Styles said. “I didn’t encourage anyone to vote for him becau…