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 Brian Hockett of Born Again 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 September 16, 2025 were approved.

6. Appointees and Nominees
7. 25-100 Airport Authority Appointment of Karina Aguirre for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
   Appointment
   Action: withdrawn

   The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended withdrawal of the appointment. Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.

8. 25-101 Procurement Standards Board Reappointment of Shannone Raybon for a term expiring July 20, 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.

9. Confirmations
10. 25-095 Action Commission Reappointment of Michael Cousin for a term expiring November 15, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

11. 25-096 Action Commission Appointment of Megan Godbey for a term expiring July 1, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

12. 25-097 Auditorium Commission Appointment of Van Pinnock for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

13. 25-089 Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Weston Iler for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

14. 25-091 Board of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Reappointment of Morgan Miller-Wallace for a term expiring on September 21, 2029.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

15. 25-099 Historical Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring August 10, 2026.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

16. 25-098 Historic Zoning Commission Appointment of Kaitlyn Jones for a term expiring June 30, 2030.
    Appointment
    Action: approved

    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.

17. Public Comment Period
18. 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.

19. Resolutions on Public Hearing
20. RS2025-1509 A resolution exempting Maggie’s Place, located at 905 51st Avenue North and 5100 Illinois Avenue from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Horton requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and a citizen was heard in favor of the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Horton moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

21. RS2025-1510 A resolution exempting 1050 E. Trinity Lane, Unit 1, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a Short Term Rental Property - Not Owner-Occupied permit pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 6.28.030(B)(2)(d).
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Parker requested a hearing from the public on this resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the resolution and a citizen was heard in opposition to the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Parker moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).

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23. Bills on Public Hearing
24. BL2025-703 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 applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 4301 Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS and located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Gadd moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

25. BL2025-704 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-703, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to include property located at 4301 Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS and located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres) (Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Gadd moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

26. BL2025-727 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 800 Gwynn Drive, at the southeast corner of Patapsco Street and Gwynn Drive (0.32 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-127PR-001).
    Bill
    Action: withdrawn

    Council Member Benedict withdrew the bill.

27. BL2025-909 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to creating a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-006TX-001).
    Bill
    Action: substituted

    Council Member Gamble 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

28. BL2025-958 An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add a new “Electric Vehicle Charging Facility” use and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-008TX-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Gamble 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

29. BL2025-1005 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, relative to the creation of new zoning districts called “Residential Neighborhood” (RN) and “Residential Limited” (RL) and other related changes, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-009TX-001).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Gamble moved to defer the bill to the November 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

30. BL2025-1020 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 amending a Specific Plan for property located at Bellefield Avenue (unnumbered) and 3000 Lawrence Avenue and for a portion of property at 3031 Lawrence Avenue, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Clarksville Pike (11.23 acres), to permit a maximum of 469 multi-family residential units within a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-066-005).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Toombs 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

31. BL2025-1021 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1020, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at Bellefield Avenue (unnumbered) and 3000 Lawrence Avenue and for a portion of property located at 3031 Lawrence Avenue, at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Clarksville Pike (11.23 acres) to permit a maximum of 469 multi-family residential units within a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-066-005). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Toombs 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

32. BL2025-1022 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 amending a Specific Plan on property located at 3325 McGavock Pike, approximately 550 feet southwest of Murfreesboro Pike (6.01 acres), to permit 71 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-020-002).
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Bradford moved to defer the bill to the November 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

33. BL2025-1023 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1022, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 3325 McGavock Pike, approximately 550 feet southwest of Murfreesboro Pike (6.01 acres), to permit 71 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2018SP-020-002). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
    Action: deferred

    Council Member Bradford moved to defer the bill to the November 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

34. BL2025-1024 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 properties located at 3766 Pin Hook Road and Pin Hook Road (unnumbered), approximately 262 feet south of Lakewalk Drive (3.09 acres), to permit 22 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-023-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Harrell 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Harrell moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

35. BL2025-1025 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1024, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 3766 Pin Hook Road and Pin Hook Road (unnumbered), approximately 262 feet south of Lakewalk Drive (3.09 acres), to permit 22 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-023-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Harrell 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Harrell moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

36. BL2025-1026 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 amending a Specific Plan for properties located at Lawrence Avenue (unnumbered), 3328 Curtis Street, and Lincoln Avenue (unnumbered), and for a portion of property at 3031 Lawrence Avenue, at the northwest terminus of Curtis Street (31.58 acres), to permit a maximum of 331 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-041-003).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading Passed

    Council Member Toombs 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

37. BL2025-909 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to creating a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-006TX-001).
    Bill
    Action: passed on second reading

    Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

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 (34): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

39. General Sessions Judicial Vacancy

    President Henderson announced that due to the appointment of Judge Jim Todd to the Criminal Court Division III, a vacancy now exists in the office of General Sessions Judge, which vacancy is to be filled by the Metropolitan Council. Pursuant to Rule No. 49 of the Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure, nominations must be filed with the Metropolitan Clerk not later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025 and an election to fill the vacancy will be conducted at the regular meeting of the Council on November 18, 2025.

40. BL2025-954 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the definition of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles and to regulate the operation of Seated Sightseeing Vehicles.
    Bill
    Action: passed on third reading Passed

    Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

41. RS2025-1552 A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Ewing moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

42. RS2025-1548 A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

43. RS2025-1553 A resolution recognizing October 8, 2025, as International Lesbian Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Benedict moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

44. RS2025-1545 A resolution expressing the Metropolitan Council’s unified condemnation of political violence, affirming the right of every person to hold and voice their opinions, and calling upon state and federal leaders to work toward unity and to take stronger action to end political violence.
    Resolution
    Action: adopted

    The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Bradford moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).