Joy Styles
Candidate for Nashville Mayor. The election date hasn't been announced yet.
Running for this seat
- Reported by news coverage: WPLN News, January 20, 2026
- Reported by news coverage: Nashville Scene, January 20, 2026
- Reported by news coverage: Nashville Banner, July 17, 2026
Background
Metro Councilmember, District 32; actress, songwriter and recording artist
Has represented District 32 (Antioch area) on the Metro Council since 2019 and chairs the council's Women's Caucus. Actress, songwriter, recording artist and nonprofit director; founded the Nashville Entertainment Commission and helped create the Nashville Office of Entertainment. Holds a B.A. in Spanish from Wellesley College and an M.S. in communications from Purdue University. Announced her 2027 mayoral bid in January 2026.
In their own words
- Investment in Antioch, including redeveloping the Global Mall site
- Bringing FiftyForward senior services to Antioch
- Child care for Metro employees
- A larger budget for Metro Arts
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← Nashville Mayor · Nashville Metro election, 2027
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