Nashville business mogul, Bill Freeman, dies [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Nashville business mogul, Bill Freeman, has died, according to Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell.

Freeman was chairman and co-founder of Freeman Webb Company. He formerly worked as the director of Downtown Urban Development for the Metropolitan Nashville Development and Housing Agency and ran for mayor in Nashville in 2015.

A prominent figure in Nashville’s community, Freeman served on several boards, including The Davidson County Mental Health and Veterans Court Assistance Foundation, and the Tennessee State University Foundation.

Mayor O‘Connell announced Freeman’s death on X Sunday night and gave his condolences on Freeman’s passing saying:

“Tonight, we lost Bill Freeman. Bill was many things—real estate visionary, mayoral candidate, pilot, media magnate, staunch Democrat—and friend. Our city, state, and nation are better for his tenacity and commitment. We will miss him dearly, and my heart is with his family.”