Friday, April 29, is the date for the annual State of Metro Address – Metro’s 53rd State of Metro, and the first of Mayor Megan Barry’s tenure!

The State of Metro is the mayor’s opportunity to outline her vision for the coming year. The address will include important details about the mayor’s budget proposal, which will be presented to the Metro Council following the event. The event will also include performances by Metro high school marching bands, the city’s youth poet laureate and a special musical guest.

The State of Metro Address will be held Friday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ascend Amphitheater. The event is open to the public. For counting purposes only, attendees can RSVP online.