A civic campaign to increase awareness and turnout in Nashville’s Metro elections.
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Only 1 in 5 Nashvillians vote in
Metro elections. We’re changing that.
Metro elections. We’re changing that.
A civic campaign to increase awareness and turnout in Nashville’s Metro elections.
Property taxes, development, zoning, public safety, schools, and infrastructure — these decisions are all made at the Metro level. Yet the vast majority of Nashvillians sit them out.
Most people don’t know when Metro elections happen
Only 20% of registered voters show up
Decisions shaped by organized special interests — not everyday Nashvillians
Research consistently shows that when people are aware of what’s at stake locally, they show up. Civic engagement is contagious — and Nashville is ready.
Voters who understand what’s on the ballot are significantly more likely to participate in every election cycle.
Consistent, clear outreach about election dates and what’s at stake measurably increases participation rates.
When neighbors, businesses, and community leaders visibly participate, it creates a social norm that spreads.
Voting becomes a Nashville value — not a political statement.
Music City deserves a civic soundtrack. We’re launching a citywide contest for the best independent “Voting PSA Song” — turning Nashville artists into civic ambassadors.
“Vote Nashville!” with election dates across the city
For homes and businesses to show civic pride
Linking directly to voter registration and election info
Building urgency with a citywide election countdown
When voting is visible, voting becomes normal.
If 20% decides who leads, the city drifts. If participation rises, accountability rises. Help us make Nashville a national model for civic engagement.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or just put a sign in your yard — every action moves the needle. Let’s make civic participation a Nashville value.
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