Mayor of Nashville
The Mayor of Nashville, officially titled the Metropolitan Mayor, is the chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The Metropolitan Mayor leads the executive branch, oversees municipal departments and agencies, and represents the metropolitan government in official capacities.
Office and Powers
The Metropolitan Mayor serves as the principal executive officer responsible for implementing metropolitan policy, directing administrative operations, and executing municipal legislation. The office is located within the municipal government center and maintains staff dedicated to executive functions and policy implementation.
The Metropolitan Mayor appoints key administrators and department heads, subject to applicable charter provisions and council oversight requirements. The office exercises executive authority over municipal operations including public safety, public works, planning, and other metropolitan services.
Election and Tenure
The Metropolitan Mayor is elected through a citywide election process and serves terms as defined by the metropolitan charter. The position represents the entire metropolitan government rather than a specific district or geographical subset.
Official Residence and Offices
The Mayor's Office conducts operations through the Metropolitan Government administrative center and maintains public engagement functions including constituent services and official correspondence.