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‘Nashville Business Journal’ to host Nashville mayoral candidate forum at Vanderbilt June 6
The event will be from 8 to 10 a.m. on June 6 at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Candidates for the city's top leadership role will discuss Nashville's rapid growth and other topics important to voters. This event is open to the Vanderbilt and Nashville community, and tickets are free. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Vanderbilt’s Youth Safety and Well-being Study releases early findings
The goal of the study is to create a multi-year data set that allows teachers, youth workers, researchers and policymakers to promote safety and well-being for Nashville’s young people. Read MoreDec 19, 2019
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Mayor Megan Barry discusses the shared values of Nashville and Vanderbilt on ‘The Zeppos Report’
Two of Nashville's most influential civic leaders talk about the principles of diversity and inclusivity that guide the city and Vanderbilt in the 10th episode of "The Zeppos Report." Read MoreSep 7, 2017
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Megan Barry, MBA’93, Takes Reins as Nashville’s First Woman Mayor
Megan Barry was elected as Nashville’s first woman mayor this fall in a hotly contested race that drew national media attention. Vanderbilt Magazine sat down with the new mayor to talk about the election process, her connection with Vanderbilt, and what she hopes to accomplish. Read MoreDec 4, 2015
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Vanderbilt alumni elected to Metro government Sept. 10
Two candidates with close ties to Vanderbilt University were elected to office within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on Sept. 10. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Early voting for Metro runoff election begins Aug. 21
The general runoff election for Nashville and Davidson County is set for Thursday, Sept. 10. Early voting runs Aug. 21 through Aug. 26 at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Ave. S., then from Aug. 27 through Sept. 5 at all regular early voting locations. Read MoreAug 19, 2015
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Cast your vote for mayor, vice-mayor, Metro Council Aug. 6
Registered voters in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County will go to the polls today to elect the next mayor, vice-mayor and members of the Metro Council. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read MoreAug 6, 2015
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Nashville’s first political ad war is coming
Television viewers in Nashville will soon witness the first serious political ad war for the top Metro job, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. Read MoreApr 7, 2015
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Metro bike share program coming to campus; demonstration Aug. 1
(image courtesy of B-cycle) Nashville is expanding its bike-share program to include a fee-based, automated kiosk system called Nashville B-cycle, and two kiosks will be located on the Vanderbilt campus – one at the corner of 21st Avenue South and Terrace Place, and the other in the park near… Read MoreJul 27, 2012
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Mayor’s Field Day seeking volunteers
Fun, family-friendly activities planned at LP Field on May 5 Mayor Karl Dean is bringing a free citywide Field Day to Nashville as his newest health challenge event, and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a proud supporter of the event. Mayor’s Field… Read MoreApr 27, 2012
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Mayor, Titans to host free citywide Field Day May 5; volunteers needed
Fun, family-friendly activities planned at LP Field on May 5 Mayor Karl Dean is bringing a free citywide Field Day to Nashville as his newest health challenge event, and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a proud supporter of the event. Mayor’s… Read MoreApr 20, 2012
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Geology walk with Mayor Dean and Molly Miller draws crowd
Earth and environmental sciences professor Molly Miller (left) gets assistance from Mayor Karl Dean while pointing out some geological features hikers could expect to see during the geology walk Feb. 18. (Image courtesy of Metro Photographer Gary Layda) Clouds and temperatures in the 50s on a Saturday afternoon were… Read MoreFeb 22, 2012
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Two hundred-plus staff and faculty participate in Mayor’s 5K Run/Walk Challenge
(Image courtesy of Health Plus/Vanderbilt University) On Nov. 13, the Vanderbilt community joined thousands of other Nashvillians to support Mayor Karl Dean’s ongoing initiative to improve health by participating in the Mayor’s 5K Run/Walk Challenge. Nearly 200 Vanderbilt faculty and staff logged training activities for several months… Read MoreNov 18, 2011
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Train to run or walk a 5K with Mayor Karl Dean
The kick-off for this November event is on Sept. 10. Read MoreSep 24, 2011
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Colombian politician to discuss citizenship culture at Vanderbilt
Quirky Colombian politician to discuss citizenship culture during talk sponsored by Center for Latin American Studies. Read MoreApr 22, 2011