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Metro Water employee placed on administrative leave amid federal investigation
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jack Susanin , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
A Metro Water Services employee is on administrative leave after federal authorities executed a search warrant Wednesday morning. Late Tuesday night, the U.S. Attorneys Office contacted Metro Legal and said it had a warrant to search the belongings of a Metro Water employee at the departments off...
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Key takeaway Attorneys Office contacted Metro Legal and said it had a warrant to search the belongings of a Metro Water employee at the departments offices, according to information provided to NewsChannel 5.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The federal investigation into Metro Water Services employee John Honeysucker raises questions about the potential impact on the department's operations and the city's water management. As an assistant director, Honeysucker has been a part of the department's leadership since 2014, and his administrative leave may lead to adjustments in the department's organizational structure. The fact that the U.S. Attorneys Office executed a search warrant at the department's offices suggests that the investigation is focused on specific activities or documents related to Honeysucker's work. The mayor's office statement indicates that the city is taking a cautious approach, advising Honeysucker to retain his own counsel and placing him on administrative leave. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to monitor how the department ensures continuity in its services and whether the city's water management is affected by the probe.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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