Nashville City Council Ward 5 Position 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Carol
Mitchell
Carol Mitchell, the incumbent, is running for Nashville City Council Ward 5 Position 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gynder D. Benson.
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The race · City Council Ward 5 Position 2
- 01Gynder D. Benson
- 02Carol MitchellYou’re reading
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- About
- Appointed in August 2026 to finish Herbert Turley's term in Ward 5, Position 2 on the Nashville City Council.
Carol Mitchell was appointed to Ward 5, Position 2 in August 2026 after Herbert Turley vacated the seat. City of Nashville · Aug 24, 2026
On the record: Carol Mitchell
2 sourced01Council appointments1 sourced position
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the council in a letter to appoint her to finish Herbert Turley's term in Ward 5, Position 2; the council approved the appointment in August 2026.
Own statementCity of Nashville · Aug 24, 2026Link
02City staff1 sourced position
Moved to accept Mayor Dunaway's recommendation to hire Jonathan Roquet as Public Works Director (passed with 7 yes, 1 no and 3 abstaining, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Nashville · Sep 3, 2026Link
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