Freddie O’Connell continues to enjoy notable public approval 18 months into his term as mayor, according to the most recent Vanderbilt University poll.
The poll found O’Connell’s favorability among Nashville residents at 67 percent. The poll notes approval differs across party lines, with 44 percent of Republicans approving versus 83 percent of Democrats.
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