Max Barry, Son Of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Dies

Pictured (L-R): Bruce Barry, Max Barry, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry.

Max Barry, son of Mayor Megan Barry and Bruce Barry, died from an apparent overdose in Denver, Colorado on the evening of Saturday, July 29.

Mayor Megan Barry and Bruce Barry have released a statement on this tragic news:

“Early this morning, we received news that no parents should ever have to hear. Our son Max suffered from an overdose and passed away. We cannot begin to describe the pain and heartbreak that comes with losing our only child. Our son was a kind soul full of life and love for his family and friends.

Our family would greatly appreciate your thoughts and prayers, and would respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn the loss of our child and begin to understand a world without his laughter and love in our lives.”

Max Barry, age 22, graduated in June from the University of Puget Sound. Max attended Eakin Elementary School, West End Middle School, and MLK High School before attending and graduating from University School of Nashville. He is survived by his parents, as well as grandparents Joyce Brody, Jan Mueller, and Ken Mueller.

Information about arrangements will be announced when they are developed. The Barry family would respectfully ask for your understanding and privacy during this very difficult time. They will not be available for interviews until further notice. Messages of condolence can be sent to megan.barry@nashville.gov or Office of Mayor Megan Barry, 1 Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201.

Updated: 

A visitation will be held at the Martha Rivers Ingram Center for the Performing Arts at the Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave, from 5 to 8PM on Monday, July 31.

A memorial will be held at the Belcourt Theatre, 2102 Belcourt Ave, starting at 10AM on Tuesday, August 1 with doors opening at 8:30AM.

In memory of Max, contributions can be made to the Oasis Center or Nashville Humane Association.

Pictured (L-R): Bruce Barry, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry, Max Barry

• Author
• Recent Posts

Sherod Robertson

Sherod Robertson is President and Owner of MusicRow Enterprises. He oversees all operations and develops strategic initiatives for MusicRow magazine, RowFax, and MusicRow's CountryBreakout chart. Robertson previously served as Director of Finance of Arista Records after beginning his career as Vice President of Finance and CFO at Reunion Records.

Latest posts by Sherod Robertson (see all)

• A Decade of Growth: Inside First Horizon Bank’s Music Industry Expansion [Interview] - July 9, 2026
• ‘IT’S TIIIIIIIME!’ Mariah Carey Brings Christmas To Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena - November 26, 2024
• n o t e by Mint House: Nashville’s New High-End Boutique Hospitality - November 20, 2023