Nashville Councilmember Styles to challenge mayor in 2027

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 447

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

A 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 from a lack of leadership.

“I’m here today to tell you that the needs of all Nashvillians are not being met,” said Styles.

She made her announcement from Global Mall — the former Hickory Hollow Mall that was repurposed to …

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