Metropolitan Council

Agenda

1. Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
2. Call to Order

   The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.

3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

   The invocation was offered by Pastor Kelli X, Lead Pastor with the Village Church. ​The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

4. Roll Call

   The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

5. Approval of Minutes

   The minutes of the regular meeting on July 1, 2025 were approved.

6. Appointees and Nominees
7. 25-054 Electric Power Board Appointment of Ian Prunty for a term expiring on July 1, 2030.
   Appointment

   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.

8. 25-055 Hospital Authority Board Appointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring on July 11, 2026.
   Appointment

   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.

9. 25-056 Hospital Authority Board Reappointment of Robert Miller for a term expiring on September 6, 2030.
   Appointment

   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.

10. 25-057 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Marcus Buggs for a term expiring on July 21, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: withdrawn

    Council Member Preptit withdrew the appointment.

11. 25-058 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Dr. Amy Crawford Charlton for a term expiring on July 21, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Preptit moved to defer the appointment, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

12. 25-059 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Cara Ince for a term expiring on July 21, 2029.
    Appointment

    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.

13. 25-060 Human Relations Commission Reappointment of Jeff Teague for a term expiring on August 4, 2029.
    Appointment

    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.

14. 25-061 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Leslie Buggs for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment

    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.

15. 25-062 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Kanika Covert for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment

    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.

16. 25-063 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Joseph Mitchell for a term expiring on July 1, 2028.
    Appointment

    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.

17. 25-064 Metropolitan Action Commission Reappointment of Veronica Uribe for a term expiring on June 30, 2028.
    Appointment

    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.

18. 25-065 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Timothy Reid, Jr. for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment

    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.

19. 25-066 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Willie J. Sims, Jr., for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment

    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.

20. 25-067 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Hazel Smith for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Preptit moved to defer the appointment, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

21. 25-068 Nashville Entertainment Commission Reappointment of Jeff Syracuse for a term expiring on June 20, 2029.
    Appointment

    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.

22. Confirmations
23. 25-053 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Alan Slone for a term expiring April 18, 2027.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Preptit moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

24. Nominations
25. 25-069 Industrial Development Board Consideration of nominees to fill three vacancies on the Board with terms expiring on August 31, 2031, with an election to be held at the August 19, 2025 Council meeting. - Nancy VanReece nominated by CM Gamble - Laura Yankee nominated by CM Benedict - Natalie Alvarez nominated by CM Allen - David Ware nominated by CM Evans-Segall - Tequila Johnson nominated by CM Porterfield - Derek Lisle nominated by CM Kupin - Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb
    Appointment
    Action: nominated

    The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Gamble nominated Nancy VanReece. Council Member Benedict nominated Laura Yankee. Council Member Allen nominated Natalie Alvarez. Council Member Evans-Segall nominated David Ware. Council Member Porterfield nominated Tequila Johnson. Council Member Kupin nominated Derrick Lyle. Council Member Cash nominated Ginger Hausser. Council Member Webb nominated Bob Braswell. Council Member Ellis nominated Shani Glapion. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held August 19, 2025.

26. Public Comment Period
27. Public Comment Period Members 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.
    Report

    Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of interest.

28. Bills on Third Reading and Public Hearing
29. BL2025-846 An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Downtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.
    Bill
    Action: passed on third reading as amended Passed

    Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered Proposed Amendment 1, hereinafter Amendment No. 2, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 2, hereinafter Amendment No. 3, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Preptit offered Proposed Amendment 3, hereinafter Amendment No. 4, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Preptit offered Proposed Amendment 4, hereinafter Amendment No. 5, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield moved to defer the bill to the July 7, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Porterfield withdrew the deferral motion. Council Member Johnston called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin requested a roll call vote which motion was properly seconded. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

30. Consent Agenda

    Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2025-1352. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-907. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-829.

31. Resolutions
32. RS2025-1351 A resolution amending subsection 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add language regarding compliance with guidelines to the sidewalk café dining rules and regulations.
    Resolution
    Action: withdrawn

    The resolution was recommended for withdrawal by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Parker withdrew the resolution.

33. RS2025-1352 A resolution accepting a Community Correction Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Correction to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the State Trial Courts, to divert eligible offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing community-based supervision and treatment services through the Davidson County Community Corrections Program.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

34. 4. A resolution approving the appointment of additional hearing officers by the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization to conduct preliminary hearings and to make investigations regarding complaints before the board.
    Resolution
35. RS2025-1354 A resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Emergency Communications District for Nashville and Davidson County and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of services and reimbursement of costs pertaining to Enhanced-911 services.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.

36. RS2025-1355 A resolution to approve the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for fiscal year 2026 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted Passed

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

37. RS2025-1353 A resolution approving the appointment of additional hearing officers by the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization to conduct preliminary hearings and to make investigations regarding complaints before the board.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Porterfield moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (28): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Benedict.

38. Untitled item

    Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded, all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

39. BL2025-866 An 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 RM6-NS and RS15 to RM15-A-NS zoning for properties located at 3821 Ashland City Highway, 3825 Ashland City Highway and 3825 #1-6 Ashland City Highway, approximately 225 feet southeast of Abernathy Road (1.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-114PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kimbrough moved to defer the bill to the September 2, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

40. Untitled item

    Without objection, the President took ordinance BL2025-896 out of order.

41. BL2025-874 An 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 RS10 to SP zoning for property located at Kings Lane (unnumbered), approximately 122 feet east of Haynes Park Drive, (5.09 acres), to permit 48 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-024-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kimbrough moved to defer the bill to the September 2, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

42. RS2025-1374 A resolution supporting the passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025 in the United States Congress.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Suara moved to adopt the resolution. Council Member Suara moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late amendment from the floor. Without objection, Council Member Suara moved to amend the resolution to correct typographical errors, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Suara moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

43. BL2025-872 An 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 AR2a to SP zoning for a portion of property located at 3187 Franklin Limestone Road, approximately 1,178 feet southwest of Mullen Circle (23.48 acres), to permit industrial uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-020-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Benton moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

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