AFP-TN and Conservative Coalition Launches Campaign to Fight Property Tax Increase in Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN – Three leading conservative grassroots organizations—Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN), GOP-Nashville, and the Nashville Tea Party—have united in a coordinated effort to oppose any proposed property tax hike in Metro Nashville/Davidson County.
The coalition’s action comes amid growing concerns that Mayor Freddie O’Connell and members of the Metro City Council may consider increasing property taxes to offset possible reductions in federal funding. O’Connell said as much at a recent press conference, even though there’s been no indication basic city services would be affected by federal cuts.
The coalition’s first major call-to-action will be a rally on Thursday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. CT at the Nashville Public Library, coinciding with Mayor O’Connell’s State of Metro address. All Metro Council members and city officials are expected to attend the event.
Pamela Furr, AFP Middle TN Grassroots Director, stated:
“Once again, we’re reminding city leaders that Nashville families simply can’t bear the burden of another tax increase. Whether it’s sales or property taxes, the message is the same—people are being priced out of their own city. We’re becoming the city of broken dreams simply because dreamers can no longer afford to live here.”
Jason Weakley, Chairman of GOP-Nashville, added:
“The facts are clear. Since 2014, over 40,000 residents have left Davidson County. Meanwhile, surrounding counties like Wilson, Sumner, and Rutherford have gained more than 100,000 people. That’s not a coincidence—people are voting with their feet, escaping Nashville’s tax-heavy policies.”
Ben Cunningham, Founder of the Nashville Tea Party, warned:
“After the 34% property tax hike in 2021 and a recent increase in sales tax, this new proposal could be the final straw. It’s a threat to working families and risks turning Nashville into just another struggling urban center, hollowed out by overtaxation.”
Together, these organizations plan to inform residents about the implications of any proposed property tax increases and provide tools to contact their council members and demand fiscal restraint.
