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Former Nashville Mayor and Current Candidate for Davidson County Circuit Court Judge David Briley Commemorates His Role in the Leftist Occupy Movement

October 9, 2021October 8, 2021 Morgan Nicole Veysey

Last night former Nashville Mayor David Briley reflected on his role in the Occupy Wall Street movement on its tenth anniversary. In 2011, the movement took place at Nashville’s Legislative Plaza and Briley was one of its many attenders. Briley said that when “free speech and free association were being threatened at the most public forum of the state,” that he was proud to represent and preserve the rights of those in Nashville.

Briley announced his running for Circuit Court judge on July 15, 2021, saying that he’s running “to ensure that the law is enforced fairly, and [he] will always act with independence, integrity and impartiality.”

Community Oversight Board Declares Use of Force Consent Decrees for Metro Police

October 30, 2020October 29, 2020 Corinne Murdock

The Community Oversight Board (COB) approved a report issuing use of force consent decree recommendations. Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) will work with the COB to implement these recommendations.
Mayor John Cooper tasked members within the Community Oversight Board to explore use of force policies following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Former Nashville Mayor David Briley Neglected to Tell Public About Dire Financial Crisis

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 Chris Butler

The administration of former Nashville Mayor David Briley reportedly failed to disclose to the public how dire metro’s water system financial crisis was.

Court Ruling Kills Briley’s Nashville Parking Privatization Plan, and New Mayor Cooper Shows No Inclination to Pursue New Deal

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

Outgoing Nashville Mayor David Briley’s scheme to privatize parking is dead, following a court ruling.

Rep. Green Files Motion to Allow Victims of Criminal Aliens in Sanctuary Cities to Report Their Stories

September 26, 2019September 25, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

U.S. Rep. Dr. Mark Green (R-TN-07) led a debate on the House floor Wednesday night against sanctuary cities, introducing a motion to ensure that the stories of victims and their families are told.

David Briley ‘A Disaster’ for Nashville, New Beacon Center Column Says

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 Chris Butler

Outgoing Nashville Mayor David Briley was a disaster for Nashville, according to a new column on the Beacon Center of Tennessee’s website.

Analysis: Low-Turnout, Low-Energy Runoff Election Brings Major Victories

September 22, 2019September 21, 2019 Lonnie Spivak

The runoff election for mayor, metro council and a few council districts, turned out to be a low turnout affair. Mayor-elect John Cooper was the big winner with a clear mandate to lead Nashville with his 40 point victory over incumbent David Briley. The defeat was so bad that Briley had his concession speech ready, and conceded the election as soon as the early voting data was available, and all of the council races were decided by 9 pm.

David Briley and John Cooper Mum on Alleged MS-13 Gang Member in Nashville

September 19, 2019September 18, 2019 Chris Butler

Outgoing Nashville Mayor David Briley and members of his staff have nothing to say about the illegal immigrant authorities arrested this week for allegedly kidnapping and beating a local high school student. Mayor-Elect John Cooper has nothing to say either, at least not now. The Tennessee Star contacted representatives…

Leahy Talks to Crom Carmichael About Desperate David Briley’s Recent Pro-Squad Tweet on the 18th Anniversary of 9-11

September 13, 2019September 12, 2019 Julie Carr

In a discussion, Thursday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy welcomed in studio guest Crom Carmichael back to the Nashville airwaves to talk about David Briley’s recent executive order and why Briley chose to Tweet in support of the ‘Squad’ on 9-11’s 18th year anniversary.

John Cooper Elected Mayor of Nashville, Steve Glover Wins Metro Council At-Large Seat

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Chris Butler

John Cooper will replace Nashville incumbent Mayor David Briley, after Cooper defeated him in a runaway victory Thursday, by a margin of 69 percent to 30 percent, according to the Nashville Election Commission’s website.

Nashville Mayor David Briley Proud of Comparison to Far-Left Squad

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville Mayor David Briley loves that people have compared him to the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other far-left members of the Washington, D.C.-group known as, “The Squad.”

UPDATE: Metro Council At-Large Candidate, Steve Glover Describes Details on His Civlian Lawsuit in Response to David Briley’s Executive Order

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 Julie Carr

On Wednesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Michael Patrick Leahy spoke with metro council at-large candidate, Steve Glover where he described his recent lawsuit filed against the ‘illegal’ executive order by Mayor David Briley.

Briley’s Sanctuary City Policy May Cost City $300K Federal Anti-Crime Grant

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

State officials are challenging Metro Nashville Mayor David Briley’s sanctuary city policy, saying the decision could cause the city to lose a $300,000 federal grant to process ballistic evidence, NewsChannel 5 said.

Cameron Sexton Calls David Briley’s Executive Order on Illegal Immigrants an Act of Desperation

September 11, 2019September 10, 2019 Chris Butler

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, said Wednesday that Nashville Mayor David Briley’s executive order to protect illegal immigrants was an act of political desperation to save his flailing mayoral campaign.

Lonnie Spivak Analyzes Early Voting Trends in Nashville Mayoral Runoff Election

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Julie Carr

In a specific discussion Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy welcomed on the VIP line and former Vice Chairman of the Davidson County Republican party, Lonnie Spivak to the…

Nashville Metro Council Candidate Steve Glover Sues to Put David Briley’s ICE Executive Order…On Ice

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Chris Butler

Metro At-Large Council candidate Steve Glover filed a lawsuit Monday that questions the legality of an executive order Nashville Mayor David Briley imposed last week that restricts Metro employees from cooperating with federal ICE agents.

John Cooper Has Financial Advantage Over David Briley, Campaign Finance Records Show

September 9, 2019September 8, 2019 Chris Butler

A review of public filings on Davidson County’s website shows Nashville mayoral candidate John Cooper took in a substantially greater number of contributions versus his competitor in the runoff election, incumbent Mayor David Briley.

Bill Hagerty Warns About Democrats’ ‘Radical’ Immigration Agenda for Tennessee

September 8, 2019September 7, 2019 Chris Butler

Bill Hagerty, likely to run for Lamar Alexander’s U.S. Senate seat, warned Tennessee residents on his Twitter page that members of the Democratic Party have brought their immigration agenda to the Volunteer State.

Feds Investigate Potential Assault of ICE Agent in Nashville, Illegal Alien with Multiple Prior Convictions Surrenders

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 Chris Butler

An FBI spokesman confirmed Thursday the agency is investigating the potential assault of a federal agent after an alleged fugitive hit an ICE officer with a vehicle in Antioch, outside Nashville.

Dear Tennessee: Nashville is Not a ‘Sovereign State Within a Sovereign State’

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Julie Carr

On Tuesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – host Leahy welcomed in-studio guest and Nashville Metro Council at-large candidate, Steve Glover to the show to discuss David Briley’s recent desperate decision to enforce…

David Briley Issues Executive Order Preventing Nashville from Helping ICE

September 3, 2019 Chris Butler

NASHVILLE — Nashville Mayor David Briley announced at a press conference Tuesday that the city will not assist the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, as long as it can legally help it. At the press conference, Briley also took issue with HB…

Nashville Mayor Briley Once Again Calls for Tennessee Gun Control Laws in Wake of a Mass Shooting in Another State

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

In a now-familiar refrain from a liberal politician, Nashville Mayor David Briley is politicizing a mass shooting and calling for shredding the Second Amendment.

Briley One-Ups Cooper in Attacks on ICE as Nashville Mayoral Run Off Election Approaches

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

The choice in the Nashville mayoral race is between incumbent Mayor David Briley, who is soft on immigration — and Metro Councilman John Cooper, who is soft on immigration. Michael Patrick Leahy on Tuesday’s Tennessee Star Report weighed in on the mayoral debate: “So, the very, very, very, bad…

Moderator of the Nashville Mayoral Debate Asks the Wrong Question About How to Improve Public Schools

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 Julie Carr

On Tuesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy talked about the recent mayoral debate in Nashville and how moderator Rhori Johnson asked a completely irrelevant question to both candidates who responded with non-answers and dodged the real issues facing public education in Davidson County schools.

Carol Swain Urges Support for Steve Glover, ‘Only Experienced Conservative’ Running for Council

August 25, 2019August 24, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

Former Metro Nashville mayoral candidate Dr. Carol W. Swain is calling on her supporters to turn out to the polls once again — to support at-large Metro Council candidate Steve Glover. Early voting runs to September 6. Election Day is September 12. In an email newsletter to her supporters,…

David Briley Picks up More Endorsements for Nashville Mayor

August 18, 2019August 17, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville Mayor David Briley has reportedly picked up eight more endorsements as he seeks re-election as mayor.

Nashville Elite Reportedly Working Hard to Get Nashville Mayor David Briley Re-Elected

August 9, 2019August 8, 2019 Chris Butler

Certain members of Nashville’s elite, who have a lot at stake in the upcoming mayoral race, reportedly are working hard to prop up Nashville incumbent Mayor David Briley as he seeks another term in office. This, according to the Nashville-based NewsChannel 5 of Nashville. “Some of Nashville’s most influential…

Report: John Cooper Has Massive Lead Over David Briley in Nashville Mayor’s Race

August 7, 2019August 6, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville mayoral candidate John Cooper reportedly has a 33 percent lead over his opponent David Briley, the incumbent.

Nashville Mayoral Candidate Carol Swain: ‘I Will Remain Active as Your Voice’

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 Laura Baigert

In her concession speech at about 8:40 p.m., conservative candidate for Mayor of Nashville told her supporters, “The results of this election is not a rejection of the values we believe and the values we brought forth, so I will remain active as your voice.”

John Cooper Tells Nashville Crowd He’ll Deliver ‘Effective Progressivism’ as Mayor

August 2, 2019August 1, 2019 Chris Butler

NASHVILLE — Metro Nashville At-Large Council member John Cooper told a crowd of several hundred people Thursday that if he’s elected mayor then teachers, police, and firefighters will get better pay.

Nashville Mayoral Election Results: Cooper 35%; Briley 25%; Swain 22%

August 1, 2019August 2, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

UPDATES – Nashville Mayoral election results as they become available…

All Four Nashville Mayoral Candidates Issue Statements on ICE Attempt to Arrest Illegal Alien in Hermitage

July 24, 2019August 3, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

A group of Hermitage neighbors interfered with an attempt by ICE on Monday morning to apprehend an undocumented immigrant man and a 12-year-old boy following a traffic stop, Fox 17 reported. Neighbors locked arms around a van the immigrants hid in while ICE agents tried to serve a civil…

Business PAC Endorses David Briley for Nashville Mayor

July 16, 2019July 15, 2019 Chris Butler

The Nashville Business Alliance Political Action Committee has reportedly endorsed several candidates in advance of the Aug. 1 election. This, according to The Nashville Business Journal, which reported the PAC has endorsed incumbent Mayor David Briley. “It’s not surprising to see the group endorse Briley. Since taking over the…

Nashville Mayoral Candidates Want More Accountability for Schools

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Chris Butler

The top four candidates running for mayor of Nashville said Tuesday that, if elected, they will play a greater role holding the Metro School Board accountable. Some even said they want a greater role selecting the next school superintendent. Candidates debated at Belmont University. Former Vanderbilt professor Carol Swain…

The Tennessee Star Report: Gill and Leahy Ponder, Why Is the Nashville Mayoral Race So Quiet?

July 4, 2019July 3, 2019 Julie Carr

On Wednesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Steve Gill and Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Gill and Leahy pondered why the Mayoral race in Nashville was so quiet and questioned why Swain and Cooper…

Phil Bredesen Endorses David Briley for Nashville Mayor

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 Chris Butler

Former Tennessee Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen came forward this week to endorse incumbent Nashville Mayor David Briley for reelection. Briley announced the endorsement on his Twitter page Thursday. “It was my honor to have former Mayor and former Governor @PhilBredesen come out and support my campaign last night. Thank…

Tennessee Star Report on New Poll: Briley Crushes Swain in Potential Nashville Mayoral Runoff, But is Easily Defeated by Cooper

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019 Julie Carr

During a discussion Thursday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Steve Gill and Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Gill and Leahy explained the recent Tennessee Star/ Triton poll of the upcoming August 1 Mayoral election in Nashville,…

New Tennessee Star/Triton Poll Continues To Show Re-Election Problems for Mayor David Briley

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 Admin

In April, a Tennessee Star/Triton poll of likely Davidson County voters indicated that Mayor David Briley was facing headwinds in his bid for reelection. The weather hasn’t improved for Briley as Election Day looms just over a month away. If the August 1 election was held today Briley would…

Bob Mendes Warns Nashville Will Eventually Pay Higher Taxes

June 23, 2019June 23, 2019 Chris Butler

Metro Nashville Council Member Bob Mendes implied on his website Saturday that Nashvillians will eventually have to pay higher property taxes. In a 730 word post, Mendes told constituents about Mayor David Briley and the events leading up to this year’s final Metro budget. “Multiple district council members told…

Nashville Mayor David Briley Curbs Proposed Parking Plan

June 3, 2019June 2, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville Democratic Mayor David Briley has shelved a plan to privatize parking because he realized city residents have little love for it. Briley announced this on his Facebook page late last week. “It is clear to me that residents still have questions about the merits of this proposal. Residents…

New YouTube Video Warns Against ‘Bad Parking Meter Scheme’ in Nashville

May 14, 2019May 13, 2019 Chris Butler

Nashville residents who oppose a proposed plan to privatize parking have upped their game and have released a new YouTube video to encourage people to protest. Nashville resident David F. Roberts said in an emailed statement that the video is part of a digital ad campaign to get his…

Tennessee Star/Triton Poll Shows Re-Elect Troubles for Mayor David Briley

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Admin

A new Tennessee Star/Triton poll of 550 likely voters in Davidson County indicates that he will face some stiff headwinds in his bid for reelection in August. His first challenge will be addressing a favorability/unfavorability deficit of 35.5 favorable, 44.6 unfavorable and 20.1 undecided. More specifically, if the August…

Nashville May Reportedly Use Taxpayer Money on NASCAR

April 22, 2019April 21, 2019 Chris Butler

There is talk of using taxpayer money to bring NASCAR to Nashville, according to NobleNashville.com. The website reported this week that Speedway Motors has met with Nashville Mayor David Briley since February of this year to discuss options. “Over the past few months, outrageous proposals have been made such as…

Bill Freeman Passes on Making Another Run for Mayor of Nashville

March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 Admin

After much anticipation and weeks of speculation Nashville real estate mogul and top Democratic Party fundraiser Bill Freeman has decided to opt out of another campaign for Mayor of Nashville. Freeman made the announcement in a release to two of his media properties, the Nashville Scene and Nashville Post, Monday…

Potential Nashville Mayoral Candidate Carol Swain Suggests Ways to Boost Police Morale

March 3, 2019March 2, 2019 Chris Butler

If Carol Swain decides to run a second time for Nashville mayor then she said she may have a way to boost morale among the city’s police officers. Swain said low morale exists, and, for this, she blames low pay and current Police Chief Steve Anderson. “When it comes to…

Carol Swain Considers Whether to Run a Second Time for Nashville Mayor

February 26, 2019February 25, 2019 Chris Butler

Former Nashville mayoral candidate Carol Swain might run for mayor of Nashville again. But put heavy emphasis on the word “might.” Swain said it all depends on how much money she raises. Swain announced on her Facebook page Monday she’s only considering a run and nothing is definite. But she…

JC Bowman Commentary: Let the Committee Decide

February 9, 2019February 8, 2019 JC Bowman

How did a system designed to provide government of, by, and for the people devolve into a system in which bureaucrats unaccountable to voters produce masses of law that was never voted on by an elected official?