Politics & Government

Mayor Comments On FEMA's Disaster Declaration Relief Approval For Nashville Due To Bombing

"This is the first step on a long recovery journey, and I want to thank Gov. Lee and our congressional delegation for their support."

January 5, 2021

By Andrea Fanta

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Following's today's disaster declaration relief approval, Mayor John Cooper released the following statement.

"The Governor's office and the White House notified my office today that our disaster declaration relief request has been approved following the Christmas Day tragedy. This is the first step on a long recovery journey, and I want to thank Gov. Lee and our congressional delegation for their support."

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