The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, led by Mayor Freddie O’Connell, marked a number of significant achievements in 2024.
“All the work we do is designed to make it easier for Nashvillians to stay in Nashville, thrive here, and connect deeply with the community we love,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “The successes of our government over the past year is a credit to the Metro employees who work tirelessly to support their neighbors and the city.”
Below is a snapshot of the work completed in the year that was:
Public safety:
- Crime was down overall in the city by more than 700 incidents.
- Violent crime dropped five percent.
- The city swore in 107 new police officers.
- We distributed more than 10,000 gun locks at Metro Public Health Centers.
How Nashville Moves:
- On November 5, 66 percent of voters supported Choose How You Move, establishing the city and state’s first dedicated funding for public transportation.
- NDOT collected 145 tons of litter.
- NDOT filled more than 40,000 potholes (Nashvillians that encounter a pothole can report that on hubNashville, and even if it is on a state road or interstate, Metro will forward the report to TDOT.)
- WeGo opened our 300th improved sheltered bus stop and finished the year with 310 sheltered stops (not all were built in 2024).
How Nashville Works:
- Metro Schools had their highest recorded graduation rate in history.
- OHS opened Strobel House, now at 85%-90% Occupancy, Nashville's first permanent supportive housing in summer 2024.
- hubNashville filled 286,239 requests and resolved a quarter of those right away over the phone. The wait time on average was 20 seconds or less.
How Nashville Grows:
- Passed a master development agreement with the Fallon Company for work on the East Bank which includes an unprecedented 99-year commitment to affordability on more than 750 new homes.
- Paved 154 miles of road and constructed more than 20,000 linear feet of sidewalk.
- Launched The Catalyst Fund to assist in the preservation of existing housing.
How Nashville Helps:
- MPHD’s Nashville Strong Babies is now countywide, and families across Davidson County can now find critical support from the time of pregnancy through the first 18 months of a child’s life. Strong families make a strong Nashville. Connect with prenatal, maternal, and infant wellness professionals.
- TechTies, a collaborative digital inclusion initiative led by Metro Action Commission that offers access to devices and internets with free training, launched in May. The program is housed at Airways Plaza on Murfreesboro Pike. Residents can get technical assistance via TechTies from the Metro Digital Inclusion website.
- Metro launched RESET which strengthens our existing Financial Empowerment Center offerings with a focus on ensuring seniors are taking advantage of all benefits available to them. RESET and all services from the Financial Empowerment Center are free to all residents. Residents can get involved via the AgeWell website.
Mayor Freddie O’Connell added, “As we look ahead to 2025, we’ll continue to push for progress in several areas simultaneously. Our work is guided by the goals of improving quality of life and making Nashville more affordable. As we begin working on the East Bank and start delivery of projects in the Choose How You Move Program, we’ll also be improving our housing options, ensuring Nashvillians feel safe in their communities, and securing access to opportunity for more Nashvillians.”
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