Son of Nashville Mayor Dies From Apparent Drug Overdose

Son of Nashville Mayor Dies From Apparent Drug Overdose
Mayor Megan Barry with her late son Max Barry, after her swearing-in ceremony in Nashville, on Sept. 25, 2015. Courtesy Mayor's Office
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The only child of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Max Barry, died the night of July 29 of an apparent drug overdose.

His death occurred in Littleton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Max, 22, had recently moved there to work in construction after graduating from college in June.

Mayor Barry and her husband Bruce Barry received an outpouring of condolences and support from across the city, state, and nation.

Mayor Megan Barry with her son Max as a young child. (Courtesy Mayor's Office)
Mayor Megan Barry with her son Max as a young child. Courtesy Mayor's Office