When the election polls close at 7 p.m. this Thursday, head to restaurants around town and you may see a candidate. Below you will find responses when we asked the campaigns for election night plans for mayoral, vice-mayoral, at-large, and districtncouncil candidates. Many Metro Council candidates are attending other candidate events.
On TV
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Mayor
Heidi Campbell: The Freeman Webb Building, 3810 Bedford Avenue, the Vanderbilt Room on the Second Floor, 6 p.m.
Sharon Hurt: The Elks Lodge #1102, 2614 Jefferson St. Starts at 6 p.m.
Alice Rolli: Coco’s Events Center, 5105 Alabama Ave, 7 to 10 p.m.
Matt Wiltshire: Swett’s, 2725 Clifton Ave. Starts at 7 p.m.
Freddie O’Connell: Analog at Hutton Hotel. 1808 West End Ave., 2nd floor. 7 p.m.
Vivian Wilhoite: The Tap House, inside the Sonesta Hotel, 600 Marriott Dr. 7 p.m.
Jeff Yarbro: Elliston Place Soda Shop, 2105 Elliston Pl. 6:30 p.m.
Vice Mayor
Jim Shulman: Fat Bottom Brewery, 800 44th Ave. N., 6:30 p.m. RSVP here. Flier linked here.
Angie Henderson: “We are going to have a smaller celebration for campaign team, supporters & family at my home 112 Clydelan Court.” Flyer linked here.
At-Large Council
Burkley Allen: “I’m planning on having my election party at the Miel Barn at 343 53rd Ave N.”
Quin Evans-Segall: “Anyone can come to the event at my house, even those who have not RSVP’ed, but my preference is for people to RSVP so I order enough food. The details are in the attached and at this link.” Flier is linked here.
Olivia Hill: “We are hosting a Public watch party at Frankie J’s in Germantown. As the first transgender woman in Tennessee history to have her name on the ballot, [we] are expecting a good crowd.”
Delishia Porterfield: “After the polls close, I’m stopping by District 8 to support candidate Deonte Harrell before heading to my public watch night party. Supporters are more than welcome to join us at 80/20 Social located at 604 Gallatin Ave.” Flier linked here.
Marcia Masulla: Nicky’s Coal Fired, 5022 Centennial Blvd. 7 p.m.
Zulfat Suara: “I am having an election watch party at House of Kabob on Thompson Lane on Thursday from 7 p.m.”
Jeff Syracuse: “Lots of Jeff’s running this cycle! The two Donelson Jeff’s are doing a simple gathering at Phat Bites.” Flier linked here.
Howard Jones: “We will be at Kingdom Cafe, 2610 Jefferson Street for our election watch.”
Gilbert Ramirez: “The manger at Thirsty Turtle off Bell Road is organizing something. Will know by tomorrow.”
Yolanda Hockett: LaParilla Mexican Bar and Grill, 305 W Trinity Ln Nashville, TN 37207, August 3, 6:30pm. Flier linked here.
District Council
Davette Blalock, District 4: “I will have a watch party at the Corner Pub on Old Hickory Blvd from 7 until…”
Brian Sullivan, District 4: Toyama Japanese Steakhouse, 15532 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37211, August 3, 6:30-9p.m. Flier linked here.
Clay Capp, District 6: “On election night, my campaign will gather at the Lipstick Lounge — we’re not really hosting an event, but will be there, with friends and community members who want to stop by.”
Daniel McDonell, District 6: “We will be at Beyond the Edge back room in Five Points from 6 p.m. onwards.” Flier linked here.
Emily Benedict, District 7: “We have a public event at Eastside Bowl beginning at 6 p.m.. Event details below.” More information here.
Deonte Harrell, District 8: “I will be hosting an Election Watch Party at Tony’s Mexican Kitchen located at 2217 Hobson Pike, Antioch, TN 37013, United States, as we gather from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m..”
Martez Coleman, District 8: “My watch party will be at Louie’s Taco Shop at 2940 Murfreesboro Pike. Antioch, TN 37013. Polls end at 7:00 and we will start soon afterwards.”
Tonya Hancock, District 9: “I will be having my watch party at Yazoo Brewery in District 9.”
Stephanie Montenegro, District 9: “We will be joining the Davidson County Democratic Party Election Night party.”
Jennifer Webb, District 10: “My campaign will be watching results starting at 6 at Long Hollow Pizza on conference drive in Goodlettsville TN, and it is open to district residents.”
Eric Patton, District 11: “We’re hosting an event at Rhythm in the Village at 1053 Donelson in Old Hickory.”
Sherard Edington, District 11: “Election Night Watch Party, The Back Corner, 1411 5th Avenue North, starting at 6:30 p.m..”
Erin Evans, District 12: “I am unopposed so I am planning on going to events rather than hosting anything. I am going to go to the Jordan Huffman for District 14 event, then to the Jeff Syracuse for at large and Jeff Gregg for District 15 joint event, then hopefully to Freddie O’Connell’s event.”
Jordan Huffman, District 14: “Our campaign will be having an election night watch party next Thursday. Here are the pertinent details: When: 7:00 p.m.. Where: Villages of Riverwood Clubhouse 1801 Riverbirch Way Hermitage, TN 37076.” A flier for the event can be found here.
R.J. Mamula, District 14: “I will be cohosting a watch part for the Davidson County Democratic Party. It will be at THE BACK CORNER 1411 5th Avenue North. Doors open at 6:30 p.m..”
Jeff Gregg, District 15: “I’m doing a joint watch party with Jeff Syracuse at Phat Bites in Donelson. This is a public event starting at 7 p.m., the address is 2730 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, 37214.”
Ginny Welsch, District 16: “I am hanging at the polls until about 6, and then we are gathering at Guacamayas on E. Thompson Lane starting at 6:30 p.m.. Come on by for a margarita!” Flier is linked here.
Teaka Jackson, District 17: “there will be a public campaign watch party at a local business centered in the heart of District 17. pH Craft Cocktails 1249 Martin Street Nashville, TN 37203.”
Tonya Esquibel, District 17: “Emery Wood Fired for 15 people on 08/03/23 Thu 7:30 p.m..”
Terry Vo, District 17: “We will be having an Election Watch Party in District 17.” This is public “but guests need to RSVP here.” Flier is linked here.
Jacob Kupin, District 19: “The Davidson county democratic party is hosting their election night watch party in district 19, so we are taking part in that as one of their co-hosts.” Flier linked here.
Rollin Horton, District 20: “Our campaign is co-hosting a central election watch party with the Davidson County Democratic Party, together with a number of the other Democratic candidates running for district and at-large council seats.” More information here.
Sheri Weiner, District 22: “I do not have election night plans for my campaign as I will be hosting a swearing in and party for the community in September.”
Thom Druffel, District 23: “Plan to have an event next week.”
John Reed, District 29: “We just solidified our Election Night Watch Party details for the John Reed for Metro Council District 29 campaign. We will be hosting it at Betty Lou’s Lounge (21+) located at 2819 Smith Springs Rd, Nashville, TN 37217. It will be from 6:30-9:30 p.m., or later depending on results. We will have light appetizers for guests. Drinks and cocktails can be purchased at the bars. We will also have live coverage of the results of the District 29 election, as well as the county-wide elections on TVs. We are encouraging everyone who is interested to please RSVP at this link: bit.ly/JRD29WP.” Flier attached here.
Michele Vetter, District 29: “We are planning an election night event. We are inviting our Neighbors to watch the election night coverage/ events with us under the big purple Pop Up at my home at 3728 Priest LakeDrive. Neighbors are asked to bring a chair. Light refreshments will be served.”
Jason Spain, District 35: “Here is the flier for our election night event.”
District 51 House Special Election
Justin Jones: Rosemary & Beauty Queen, 1102 Forrest Ave. 7-10 p.m.