Optimism in Nashville cratered in a new Vanderbilt University poll released Thursday, with a majority of respondents saying the city is on the wrong track.
Why it matters: Music City’s mood has soured in the aftermath of the devastating ice storm that left nearly half the city without power at its peak.
- Approval for city leaders sank in the following weeks, according to the poll results.
By the numbers: 56% of Nashvillians think the city is on the wrong track, while only 44% think it is headed in the right direction.
- That’s a stark reversal from last year’s poll, which found a growing majority was optimistic over Nashville’s outlook.
The big picture: Affordability, traffic and unwieldy population growth were top concerns among residents, according to the poll.
State of play: Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s approval rating fell to 54%, a 13-point drop from last year’s results…