National Guard recognition

Insisted he never lied about the local National Guard not receiving a plaque, citing a letter from Maj. Gen. Warner Ross confirming recognition happened only in Nashville; said the committee chair was responsible for the miss.

District 1 resident who defended James and criticized the mayor, urging voters to research candidates, especially for the mayoral seat.

District 1 resident who said local Guard members learned of the Nashville recognition online, never got a plaque, and that the commander's meet-and-greet invitations went unanswered.

Said the mayor never actually gave the local National Guard a plaque or proclamation despite saying so at a prior meeting; citizens presented their own plaque on March 8.