Metropolitan Council87 matters
- WithdrawnAppointmentSocial Services Commission Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.
- ConfirmationAppointmentBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 2030.
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
- AppointmentAppointmentEmployee Benefit Board Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
- WithdrawnAppointmentSustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Jolyn Mezera for a term expiring March 28, 2028.
Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.
- ConfirmationAppointmentTourism and Convention Commission Appointment of Darius McDonald for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
- PassedAppointmentContract and Compliance Board Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 2028.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- PassedAppointmentHospital Authority Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 2031.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- PassedAppointmentSocial Services Commission Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
- PassedResolutionA resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
- PassedResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2026.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
Attachments
- Pay Plan - General EmployeesOpen Pay Plan - General Employees
- PassedResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2026.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- Pay Plan - HealthOpen Pay Plan - Health
- PassedResolutionA resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2026.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- Police and Fire Pay PlansOpen Police and Fire Pay Plans
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving an application for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Beer Board, to implement a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center to provide a coordinated, community-based response for individuals experiencing substance-related crises and reduce reliance on emergency departments and incarceration by creating a safe, appropriate diversion option.
The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Ingersoll Rand Industrial US, Inc. to provide factory authorized products, parts, and services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving a license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State of Tennessee, acting by and through its Commissioner of Transportation, to construct and maintain a multi-use pedestrian greenway in Davidson County, Tennessee. (Proposal No. 2026M-016AG-001)
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- License AgreementOpen License Agreement
- Planning LetterOpen Planning Letter
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving Amendment 1 to Contract #6548212 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and National Safety Council to provide teaching materials and student materials for the General Sessions Court Traffic School.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution appropriating a total of $1,718,603 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc., and approving Amendment Number One to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government and Depaul USA, Inc., for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rynse, Inc. for car washes and preventative maintenance for heavy duty fleet for the Department of Waste Services.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment for the General Services Department.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- PassedResolutionA resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Southeast Community Capital Corporation dba Pathway Lending.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution to approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for use of certain real property located at Nashville International Airport in Davidson County, commonly known as the Luton Center (Proposal No. 2026M-023AG-001).
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- Luton Center First Amendment AgreementOpen Luton Center First Amendment Agreement
- Planning Approval LetterOpen Planning Approval Letter
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2022-1857 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Be a Helping Hand Foundation.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2023-2251 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2025-1524 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 2704 Murfreesboro Pike (MWS Project No. 25-WL-56 and Proposal No. 2025M-193ES-001).
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- Exhibit 1Open Exhibit 1
- PC Approval LetterOpen PC Approval Letter
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program to deliver comprehensive care coordination services to eligible families and children.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for one part-time position in the Parthenon Museum Store.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide seasonal staffing for the Special Work Education and Trails (S.W.E.A.T.) program at Warner Parks.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to continue funding staff positions and copier costs.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Battle of Franklin Trust to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to transfer a portrait of Frank McGavock and an inscribed silver spoon to the historical collection at Two Rivers Mansion.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance misuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving amendment two to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant application from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving amendment two to a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- GrantOpen Grant
- PassedResolutionA resolution appropriating a total of $573,833 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Park Center, Inc. for the provision of comprehensive, wraparound recovery support services to individuals with opioid use disorder.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract with Water Walkers for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- PassedResolutionA resolution authorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-017EN-001).
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- PassedResolutionA resolution appropriating a total of $1,926,099.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- PassedResolutionA resolution appropriating a total of $2,452,026.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- PassedResolutionA Resolution welcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese American community.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
- PassedResolutionA Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
- PassedResolutionA resolution setting the compensation of the chair and members of the Metropolitan Board of Equalization.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
- ResolutionResolutionA resolution urging the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Transportation and the Mayor’s Office to renew and accelerate its commitment to Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate pedestrian fatalities, in response to a sharp increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Nashville and Davidson County in 2026.
The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to defer the resolution to the July 21, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
- PassedResolutionA resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District Budgets.
Attachments
- Exhibit AOpen Exhibit A
- Exhibit BOpen Exhibit B
- PassedResolutionA resolution amending Exhibit A of Ordinance No. BL2022-1170 to adjust the Mixed Income PILOT Program.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- Exhibit AOpen Exhibit A
- PassedResolutionA Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
- PassedResolutionA resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
- Public HearingBillAn ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District for property located at 2609 West End Avenue, located approximately 197 feet southwest of Natchez Trace, zoned MUG-A (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-035-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
Attachments
- 2005P-035-001_sketchOpen 2005P-035-001_sketch
- Public HearingBillAn ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
Attachments
- 2026SP-004-001_sketchOpen 2026SP-004-001_sketch
- 2026SP-004-001 Revised Plan 04172026Open 2026SP-004-001 Revised Plan 04172026
- 2026SP-004-001_OwnerListOpen 2026SP-004-001_OwnerList
- Public HearingBillAn ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1446, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education, and PENCIL Foundation (Proposal No. 2026M-004AG-001).
The bill was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance approving amendment two to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- ContractOpen Contract
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500) (Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Whites Creek Landco, LLC, for greenway improvements at 4880 Whites Creek Pike, 4870 Whites Creek Pike, 4860 Whites Creek Pike, and 4840 Whites Creek Pike (Parcels No. 03000027200, 03000027400, 03000027500, and 03000027600, respectively) (Proposal No. 2026M-017AG-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Century Communities of Tennessee, LLC, for greenway improvements at 6419 Holt Road (Parcel No. 18100009400) (Proposal No.2026M-020AG-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance to amend Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to remove sections authorizing unmetered water connections.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 5047 John Hagar Road and John Hagar Road (unnumbered), also known as Kingsley Park Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 26-WL-17 and 26-SL-54 and Proposal No. 2026M-034ES-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- Exhibit 1Open Exhibit 1
- PC Approval LetterOpen PC Approval Letter
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance to amend Resolution RS2025-1474 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the abandonment and acceptance of new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and include easements, for property located at 5047 John Hagar Road, also known as Kingsley Park Phase 1, Revision 1 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-39 and 23-SL-91 and Proposal No. 2025M-132ES-002).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- Exhibit 1Open Exhibit 1
- PC Approval LetterOpen PC Approval Letter
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee.
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.
- Agenda ReadyBillAn ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.
Council Member Johnston withdrew the bill.
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance to amend Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to required notice and permission for excavations in the right-of-way.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
- Public HearingBillAn ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards (Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
Attachments
- Exhibit AOpen Exhibit A
- Exhibit BOpen Exhibit B
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance amending Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Nashville Entertainment Commission.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee.
- Second ReadingBillAn ordinance requiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
- Third ReadingBillAn ordinance authorizing ECG East Bank, LP to construct and install aerial, aboveground, and underground encroachments at 501 South 2nd Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-010EN-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- COIOpen COI
- Exhibit A - License AgreementOpen Exhibit A - License Agreement
- Exhibit B - Revised PlansOpen Exhibit B - Revised Plans
- Third ReadingBillAn ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as Cothern Properties Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-4 and 25-SL-7 and Proposal No. 2026M-028ES-001).
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- Exhibit 1Open Exhibit 1
- PC Approval LetterOpen PC Approval Letter
- PassedBillAn ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- PassedBillAn ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 2.62, Chapter 12.56, and Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify fees charged by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) and make various other changes.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- PassedBillAn ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify appraisal requirements for certain right-of-way acquisitions made by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for Choose How You Move projects, and to make technical changes..
Attachments
- Substitute BL2026-1356Open Substitute BL2026-1356
- PassedBillAn ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
- PassedBillAn ordinance creating the positions of Automotive Mechanic 2; Behavioral Health Counselor 2; Equipment Inventory Leader; Equipment Mechanic 2; Fire Arson Investigator 1; Historic Zoning Administrator; HRIS Compliance Tech 2; Police Security Guard Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Cook; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Asst Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Kitchen Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Officer; Pre-Trial Housing Officer Supervisor; Pumping Station Superintendent; Security Guard 2; and, Waste Services Administrator.
Attachments
- Job DescriptionsOpen Job Descriptions
- PassedBillA bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2027
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Toombs offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans-Segall offered a proposed amendment and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans-Segall moved to suspend the rules of procedure to allow consideration of a late amendment, but was met with requisite objection causing the motion to fail. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt a proposed amendment, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt a proposed amendment, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
Attachments
- FY27 Operating Budget Ordinance - Mayor's Original VersionOpen FY27 Operating Budget Ordinance - Mayor's Original Version
- Substitute BL2026-1377 - FY27 Operating BudgetOpen Substitute BL2026-1377 - FY27 Operating Budget
- PassedBillAn ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Gulch Central Business Improvement District Budget.
Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
Attachments
- GBID - Exhibit AOpen GBID - Exhibit A
- AppointmentReportMembers of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council Office at 615-862-6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.
Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of interest.
Attachments
- Public Comment ProceduresOpen Public Comment Procedures
- PassedResolutionA resolution to amend Resolution No. RS2025-1346 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Rural Hill Road (unnumbered), also known as Bella Terra, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-70 and 24-SL-231 and Proposal No. 2025M-072ES-002).
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Attachments
- ExhibitOpen Exhibit
- ConfirmationAppointmentCentral Business Improvement District (CBID) Board Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
- PassedBillAn ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.
- PassedResolutionA resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District Budgets.
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston called for the previous question, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker moved for a roll call vote on the previous question, which motion was properly seconded. The vote was taken on the motion to call for the previous question and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (18): Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; No (17): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Welsch, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Ellis, Sepulveda, Lee, and Ewing; Abstain (0). Council Member Bendict moved that the resolution be deferred, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be deferred, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (9): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Bradford, Welsch, and Sepulveda; No (22): Suara, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; Abstain (5): Cortese, Harrell, Preptit, Lee, and Ewing. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Hancock called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
Attachments
- Exhibit AOpen Exhibit A
- Exhibit BOpen Exhibit B
- PassedResolutionA resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Ellis moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
- PassedResolutionA resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Gamble moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
- PassedBillAn ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.
Council Member Suara moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).