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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to consider two resolutions: one allowing a downtown kitchen and cocktail bar to operate closer to other alcohol establishments than normally permitted, and another approving a lease amendment for metro office space in Washington Square Building. The meeting included a public comment period where residents could voice concerns about the agenda items.

Key Decisions

  • 1824 Kitchen + Kocktails Beer Permit Distance Exemption Considered for public hearing
  • Washington Square Building Lease Amendment (Square Investment Holdings, LLC) Considered for approval
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions on Public Hearing
  4. 1. A resolution exempting 1824 Kitchen + Kocktails, located at 1824 Jefferson Street from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
  5. Resolutions
  6. 2. A resolution to approve the Twelfth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Square Investment Holdings, LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building located at 222 Second Avenue North (Proposal No. 2025M-060AG-00).
    Resolution
  7. Chair Report / Updates