Business leaders attempt to clear field for Briley

David Briley sworn in as mayor Tuesday night.

A group of Nashville business leaders is calling on possible mayoral candidates to hold off until 2019 and allow new Mayor David Briley to serve the remainder of Megan Barry’s term.

Briley was inaugurated Wednesday to fill in as mayor until a special election can be held in August. A regular mayoral election will again be held as scheduled in 2019.

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