Nashville Stars React to the Show's Cancellation: "I Wish it Was Handled With More Care"

No one is more upset over ABC's decision than the mayor of Nashville though

It's a sad day in Nashville, y'all.

After four seasons, ABC decided to cancel Nashville on Thursday. And while the stars and fans of the country music drama are pretty upset over the news, no one seems to be taking it harder than the city of Nashville, which enjoyed increased tourist revenue after the show's debut in 2012.

"We are incredibly disappointed to hear the news that ABC has not renewed the show Nashville for another season," mayor Megan Barry tweeted on Thursday. "The show has been an enormously successful promotional tool for our city, which is why the State of Tennessee and Metro Nashville were prepared to support production for a fifth season to be filmed here." 

Alas, it was not meant to be. 

Barry continued, "This is a loss for ABC and for the millions of fans across the world who have grown to love this show." 

Nashville's stars also expressed their sadness over the cancellation on social media, including Charles Esten, who plays fan-favorite leading man Deacon. "So grateful to so many for the dream that has been #Nashville," he wrote. "Not always easy to be Deacon. But to play him? An absolute joy and an honor."

Chris Carmack tweeted, "#Nashville will be so cherished by so many... Trying to wrap my head around it..." 

Aubrey Peeples added, "I'm so thankful I was a part of a special show," but hinted that she didn't think ABC treated the show that way it deserved to be treated. "I wish it was handled with more care. thank you to every fan who kept us going #Nashville."

While stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere have yet to react to the news, boss Callie Khouri tweeted, "With a heavy heart, I thank all our incredible fans for all of your love, huge thanks to the city of Nashville. See you on down the road."

Nashville's finale airs Wednesday, May 25 on ABC.