Stockard on the Stump: Democratic rep blasts Nashville mayor for lapse on tourism board

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 1,690

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A Tennessee Democratic lawmaker is criticizing Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, saying he abdicated authority on a new state-controlled task force designed to divvy up excess tax revenue from the Nashville Convention Center.

State Rep. John Ray Clemmons, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, was miffed this week that the mayor won’t serve as chairman of a new capital tourism board, enabling a governor’s appointee to take a stronger role in directing Music City money.

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