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GOP Leaders Say They'll Work with New Nashville Mayor

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 2, 2023

As Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell continues his first week in office, Republican state leaders say they are ready to turn the page on the state's relationship with its capital city. Gov. Bill Lee told reporters last week that he looks forward to working with O'Connell. Lee also said he spoke with O’Connell on election night and again since, and is working to schedule a more formal meeting. House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, also said he looks forward to bolstering the state’s relationship with Nashville — even though the city and state may not always see eye-to-eye. "We've had conversations and we plan on having ongoing conversations and building the relationship," Sexton said. The Tennessean has more on the story.

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