NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Councilwoman Joy Styles has announced she will be running for mayor of Nashville in 2027.
"I'm running because Nashville needs a fighter, someone who's going to fight for you and your neighborhood because over the last six years, I've shown what inclusive leadership looks like," Styles said in her announcement on Tuesday.
Styles is currently the council member for District 32.
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Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston