John Cooper

I leave this job with a great deal of confidence in Nashville’s success in the years ahead. I want to thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility of being your mayor. It’s been the honor of my life to serve. Thank you, Nashville. John Cooper

One of my final acts as your mayor is to celebrate a new school for our children - the reconstruction of Percy Priest Elementary School. I joined @MetroSchools in the commitment to Nashville’s kids, something I know Dr. Battle will continue to do. There’s no better investment.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Charles William Fentress. He cared deeply and contributed significantly to our community. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all, as we mourn together.

Happy to celebrate our $5 million bus grant to @WeGoTransit to build the new Antioch Transit Center, connecting Antioch to Nashville and surrounding areas!

I’m excited to join @JohnCooper4Nash for yet another investment in our future. A new Percy Priest Elementary will open in 2025 with a community park coming 1 year later. 700 pre-K - 5th graders will call it home with innovative tools that help teachers succeed in every class.

You can’t have a strong neighborhood without a strong neighborhood school! So thankful our children will get a new @PPETigers school. Much thanks to @MetroSchools @JohnCooper4Nash @ErinOHaraTN @freddieoconnell @Campbell4TN @angienashville @SandyEwingD34 and the PTO.

📌🚲 Bike Safety Lunch and Learn with @VanderbiltLocal on Tuesday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required: eventbrite.com/e/bike-safety-…

@freddieoconnell @JohnCooper4Nash @Tennessean This is the link to all the videos from the interview: It's a playlist of 14 vids where we talk about a variety of issues: COVID, the tornado, bombing, Covenant, Fox News, housing, @Titans stadium and more. tennessean.com/videos/opinion… @Tennessean \

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 - October 15. We kicked off the celebration on Friday with the @NashHispChamber. We are a stronger and more vibrant city because of the role the Hispanic community plays in the economy, culture, and social fabric of Nashville.

I stopped by The Nashville Fair’s Ice Cream Social at @fairgroundsnash to spend some time with families. The fair runs through this weekend!

And this is how we kick off Hispanic heritage month in Nashville!! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼 @NashHispChamber. Stay tuned for full coverage of this morning official ceremony. @JohnCooper4Nash

Congratulations to Nashville’s next Mayor, @freddieoconnell and to the history-making Metro Council. Nashville is ready for you!

TODAY is Election Day. 🇺🇸 🗳️ Head to nashville.gov for helpful information on how and where to vote.

In November, we shared that every @MetroSchools HS would receive a new sports field through our partnership w/ @titans + The Foundation for Athletics. Each school received $1m for a field or facilities improvement. We stepped on the new turf field @PearlCohnHS’s 1st home game.

Thank you @FTA_DOT for the generous support of the future Antioch Transit Center and to all who came today. @NashvilleState @NashvilleDOT @JohnCooper4Nash @myTDOT #nashville #publictransit #rollwithwego #ClimateAction

Congratulations to all!

This morning, @Brendahhaywood and I spent time with volunteers for the National Day of Service and Remembrance - Annual Nashville Meal Pack. Thank you to @2HarvestMidTN @BelmontUniv and Meal Of Hope for partnering up for this important work.

We remember those who lost their lives 22 years ago when 412 of your brothers and sisters in service died working to keep their communities safe. We experience the bravery of first responders each day. I stand with you to remember the fallen and to give thanks to those who serve.

Thank you to all of the dedicated @MetroSchools faculty, administrators and board, along with all of the enthusiastic students and parents who made yesterday’s celebration of schools at @NissanStadium so fun and special.

It’s official. Nashville x Erbil are Sister Cities. This historic Sister City partnership will focus on cultural and educational exchange, transparency in government, and making lasting connections between the people of Erbil and Nashville. Thank you @SCNashvilleTN!