Metropolitan Council

Thursday, October 9, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

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

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

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

The minutes of the regular meeting on September 16, 2025 were approved.
Appointees and Nominees
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.
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.
Confirmations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Comment Period
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.
Resolutions on Public Hearing
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).
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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Bills on Public Hearing
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BL2025-1027 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1026, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District 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 Curt 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). 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.
BL2025-1028 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 RS15 to R10 zoning for properties located at 3905 Lunn Drive and 3912 Putnam Drive, at the eastern and western corner of Lunn Drive and Putnam Drive (2.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-039PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Kimbrough 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 Kimbrough 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.
BL2025-1029 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 R80 to RM4-NS zoning for property located at 5778 River Road, approximately 670 feet north of Stella Drive (0.94 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-063PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Spain 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 Spain 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.
BL2025-1030 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 SP zoning for properties located at 501 and 505 Yokley Road, at the western corner of Old Matthews Road and Yokley Road, (0.47 acres), to permit two two-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-035-001).
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.
BL2025-1031 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1030, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 501 and 505 Yokley Road, at the western corner of Old Matthews Road and Yokley Road, (0.47 acres) to permit two two-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-035-001). 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.
BL2025-1032 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 R20 to IWD zoning for the property located at 2791 Couchville Pike, approximately 327 feet west of Bell Road (10.94 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-070PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Bradford 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 Bradford 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.
BL2025-1033 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 portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on property located at 5845 Charlotte Pike, approximately 436 feet east of Lellyett Street, zoned CS (7.66 acres), to permit a self-service storage use, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 151-78P-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Horton 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 Horton moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Kimbrough, Hancock, and Styles abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1034 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 to property located at 1901 Capers Avenue, approximately 294 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue, zoned RM40 (0.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-002-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Cash 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 Cash 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.
BL2025-1035 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1034, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 1901 Capers Avenue, approximately 294 feet north of Wedgewood Avenue, zoned RM40 (0.42 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-002-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Cash 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 Cash 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.
BL2025-1036 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 property located at 6309 Nolensville Pike, approximately 130 feet east of Fairmeadows Drive (9.9 acres), to permit 119 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-010-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Cortese 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 Cortese 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.
BL2025-1037 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1036, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 6309 Nolensville Pike, approximately 130 feet east of Fairmeadows Drive (9.9 acres), to permit 119 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-010-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Cortese 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 Cortese 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.
BL2025-1038 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 SP zoning for properties located at 406 and 408 McClellan Avenue, approximately 124 feet west of Nolensville Pike, (0.45 acres), to permit five multi-family residential units all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-025-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Welsch 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 Welsch 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.
BL2025-1039 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1038, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 406 and 408 McClellan Avenue, approximately 124 feet west of Nolensville Pike, (0.45 acres), to permit five multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-025-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Welsch 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 Welsch 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.
BL2025-1040 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 cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest of Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), zoned SCR, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 88P-040-005).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Weiner 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 Weiner 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.
BL2025-1041 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 SCR to SP zoning for property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest from Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), within a Planned Unit Development District, to permit self-service storage uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-039-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Weiner 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 Weiner 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.
BL2025-1042 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1041, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 621 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 600 feet southwest from Sonya Drive (2.70 acres), within a Planned Unit Development District, to permit self-service storage uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-039-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Weiner 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 Weiner 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.
BL2025-1043 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 cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on property located at 2360 Gallatin Pike, approximately 800 feet northwest of Cumberland Hills Drive (4.65 acres), zoned R10 and within a Planned Unit development Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 95P-029-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Kimbrough 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 Kimbrough 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.
BL2025-1044 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 R10 to CS zoning for property located at 2360 Gallatin Pike, approximately 860 feet northwest of Cumberland Hills Drive (4.65 acres), within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-044PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Kimbrough 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 Kimbrough 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.
. 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 IG to MUI-A zoning for properties located at 1425, 1429, 1433, and 1436 Cowan Court, approximately 578 feet west of Cowan Street (9.0 acres), within the River North Urban Design Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-066PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin 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.
BL2025-1046 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 RS10 zoning for the property located at 7934 McCrory Lane, approximately 737 feet north of Beautiful Valley Drive (5 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-067PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Spain 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 Spain 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.
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 RS2025-1511. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1049. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1003.
Resolutions
RS2025-1511 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government for the State Trial Courts to provide Tennessee Highway Safety Office Recovery Court Enhancements to supplement existing recovery court programs and services and/or implement new recovery court programs in unserved and underserved communities.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1512 A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the District Attorney General, to provide partial funding for four specialized Victim Witness Coordinators to work with Spanish-speaking victims and within the Crimes Against Children unit.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1513 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for systemwide IT and consulting services for the Metro Council Office.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1514 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with TK Elevator Corporation for elevators, escalators, and moving walks with related equipment, services and supplies, for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1515 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for facility assessment and planning with related services, for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1516 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with ALPHA Facilities Solutions, LLC, for facility assessment and planning with related services, for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1517 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for hazardous and medical waste disposal for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1518 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Roth IAMS, LLC, for facility condition assessments for the department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1519 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Deere & Company, for grounds maintenance equipment and related attachments for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1520 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Ferguson Enterprises LLC, for the purchase of plumbing supplies, HVAC products, and building supplies for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1521 A resolution approving a donation acceptance agreement of a digital artwork file between Christian Green and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1522 A resolution authorizing grants not exceeding $5,458,000.00 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to certain nonprofits for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1523 A resolution authorizing grants not exceeding $9,750,000.00 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to certain nonprofits for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1524 A resolution authorizing grants not exceeding $6,328,415.10 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to fund a previously expired grant to certain nonprofits for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1525 A resolution to approve the Second 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 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1526 A resolution to approve the Second 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 Urban Housing Solutions.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1527 A resolution to approve 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 Woodbine Community Organization, Inc.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1528 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Demco, Inc., for the purchase of furniture, equipment and supplies for the Nashville Public Library.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1529 A resolution appropriating a total of $174,796.00 from the Nashville Public Library to Black Lemonade for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1530 A resolution appropriating a total of $355,200 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., to provide homeless individuals with medical, dental, mental health, and substance abuse services at two or more clinics located in or near downtown Nashville.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, 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, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Suara.
RS2025-1531 A resolution accepting a Supported Employment Expansion grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to provide staff to help promote Individual Placement and Support/Supported Employment (IPS/SE) programs in the recovery of people who have serious mental illness through work.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1532 A resolution approving an application for a BlueCross Healthy Places in-kind grant from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for the development of a Miracle League field to be fully integrated with amenities to serve visitors of all ages regardless of physical or mental abilities at Cedar Hill Park.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1533 A resolution approving a Homeland Security Grant Program application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
Resolution
Action: deferred

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.
RS2025-1534 A resolution approving an Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to fund costs related to enhancing security and the resilience of high-risk urban areas by building, sustaining, and improving capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism.
Resolution
Action: deferred

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.
RS2025-1535 A resolution accepting a Community-Based Traffic Safety Enforcement and Education grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for community-based efforts that employ highly visible and sustained enforcement coupled with community outreach events to address impaired driving and other unsafe behaviors.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1536 A resolution approving an agreement by and between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for Vanderbilt to serve as the research partner for the Violent Crime Intervention Fund.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1537 A resolution approving an application for a mental health transport grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to assist in the transport of a person to a hospital or treatment resource for emergency mental health care.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1538 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Old Dominion Brush Company/DuCo, LLC, for grounds maintenance equipment for the Nashville Department of Transportation
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1539 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Fonroche Lighting America Inc., for solar lighting equipment and related services for the Nashville Department of Transportation
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1540 A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and E3 Construction Services, LLC, to provide water service improvements for E3 Construction’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS Project No. 23-WL-0062 and Proposal No. 2025M-040AG-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1541 A resolution approving a mutual aid and assistance agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and participating public and private utilities with regard to the coordination of response activities and resources during emergencies.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1542 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2024-632, as amended, to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of public sanitary sewer main and to update Map and Parcel information, for two properties located at 227 Nesbitt Lane and Nesbitt Lane (unnumbered), also known as 253 Nesbitt Phase 1 (MWS Project No. 24-SL-53 and Proposal Nos. 2024M-124ES-003 and 2024M-124ES-004).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1543 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon a fire hydrant assembly, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 1245 Kenmore Place, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-44 and 25-SL-108 and Proposal No. 2025M-139ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Benedict moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict offered Amendment No.1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Benedict moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2025-1544 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, for three properties located at 112 and 114 Richmond Street and 113 Wilmington Street, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-12 and Proposal No. 2025M-144ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
70. 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
RS2025-1546 An resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Woodlawn Avenue bridge over Interstate 440 as the “Jan Bushing Bridge.”
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1547 A resolution denouncing all acts of the United States Government and the State of Israel that contribute to a continuation of the genocide of the Palestinian people.
Resolution
Action: withdrawn

Council Member Welsch withdrew the resolution.
73. A resolution honoring the life of Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James.
Resolution
RS2025-1549 A resolution recognizing the portion of the Western Highland Rim Forest located within the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as “Nashville’s Highland Rim Forest.”
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1550 A resolution recognizing the International Black Film Festival for its 20th anniversary.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1551 A Resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of Riverside Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
77. A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
78. A resolution recognizing October 8, 2025, as International Lesbian Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
RS2025-1554 A resolution recognizing October 11, 2025, as National Coming Out Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1555 A Resolution recognizing October 2, 2025, as Wrongful Conviction Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
BL2025-1055 An ordinance authorizing Nashville Downtown Partnership to construct, install, and maintain an underground encroachment at Korean Veterans Boulevard at 1st Avenue North. (Proposal No. 2025M-015EN-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1061 An Ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
BL2025-1062 An ordinance amending section 2.154.010.B of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by changing the Council member representation on the Greenway and Open Space Commission.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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 and the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
BL2025-1063 An 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.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1064 An ordinance amending Section 3.24.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to Council approval of injury-on-duty clinic medical services contracts.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1065 An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and anticompetitive practices.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1066 An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and small purchases.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1067 An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to change the qualifications for certain sole source contracts to be approved by the Metropolitan Council.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1068 An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to change the qualifications for certain solid waste collection and disposal contracts to be approved by the Metropolitan Council.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1069 An ordinance amending Section 4.40.050 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and the requirement for the purchasing agent to report the recycled paper usage efforts.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1070 An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws section 16.04.172 to clarify the power of the director of codes administration to revoke a permit and deny an application for a permit when the applicant or a related person or entity is in violation of an existing permit or provision of Title 16, and amending section 16.24.060 to correct a scrivener’s error.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
BL2025-1071 An ordinance amending Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to augment property standards regulations as they pertain to holiday lights and decorations.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
BL2025-1072 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit and regulate sandwich board signs (Proposal No. 2025Z-013TX-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Council Member Huffman moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1073 An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. BL2008-248 regarding annual reporting by departments of paper consumption and postage expense reduction efforts.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1074 An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before May 22, 2025.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
BL2025-1075 An ordinance approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, and LTR Intermediate Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Tire Recycling, for the collection and disposal of scrap tires.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1076 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public utility easement rights, for property located at 912 Matthews Avenue (Proposal No. 2025M-140ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1077 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at Nesbitt Lane (unnumbered), also known as 253 Nesbitt Phase 2 (MWS Project No. 25-SL-133 and Proposal No. 2025M-129ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1078 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at Nesbitt Lane (unnumbered), also known as 253 Nesbitt Phase 3, (MWS Project No. 25-SL-134 and Proposal No. 2025M-131ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1079 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at Nesbitt Lane (unnumbered), also known as 253 Nesbitt Phase 4 (MWS Project No. 25-SL-135 and Proposal No. 2025M-130ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1080 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for four properties located at 611 and 631 Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 1741 and 1748 Ridgemere Court, also known as Gujarat Cultural Association (MWS Project No. 25-SL-129 and Proposal No. 2025M-137ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1081 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at Split Log Road (unnumbered) in Williamson County, also known as Rosebrooke South Section 1, (MWS Project No. 25-SL-128 and Proposal No. 2025M-138ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1082 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and easements, for two properties located at 12610 Old Hickory Boulevard and Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), also known as 12610 Business Park, (MWS Project No. 24-WL-76 and Proposal No. 2025M-143ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1083 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easement, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 847 and 865 West Trinity Lane (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-29 and 25-SL-96 and Proposal No. 2025M-145ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1084 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 1718 Jefferson Street, also known as 1712 Jefferson Street development (MWS Project No. 24-SL-203 and Proposal No. 2025M-141ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1085 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 3039 and 3041 Hillside Road, also known as Grace Park, (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-98 and 23-SL-268 and Proposal No. 2025M-146ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1086 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 3941 and 3957 Dodson Chapel Road, also known as Dodson Chapel Townhouses (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-10 and 25-SL-23 and Proposal No. 2025M-148ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1087 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 RM9-NS zoning for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 249 feet east of Farris Avenue (1.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-064PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1088 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 portion of a Specific Plan on property located at 6100 Robertson Avenue, at the northwest corner of Vernon Avenue and Robertson Avenue, zoned SP (approximately 0.84 acres), to permit additional non residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2020SP-016-003).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1089 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 an SP for property located at 3839 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 277 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard (65.32 acres), and located within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay (UDO) district to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2008SP-002-005).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1090 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1089, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 3839 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 277 feet north of Old Hickory Boulevard (65.32 acres), and located within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay (UDO) district to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2008SP-002-005). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1091 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 R10 zoning for property located at 510 Neelys Bend Road, approximately 262 feet west of Neelys Chase Drive (1.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-073PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1092 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 R8 to MUL-A-NS zoning for property located at 5701 Robertson Avenue, located on the corner of Robertson Avenue and Midland Avenue (2.30 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-071PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1093 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 2334 Hobson Pike and Hobson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 808 feet west of Smith Springs Parkway (9.37 acres), to permit 105 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-015-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1094 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1093, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 2334 Hobson Pike and Hobson Pike (unnumbered), approximately 808 feet west of Smith Springs Parkway (9.37 acres), to permit 105 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-015-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1095 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 R6, MUL-A-NS, and IWD to SP zoning for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1096 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1095, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1097 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 R10 zoning for property located at 908 Hospital Drive, approximately 212 feet east of Kinsey Boulevard (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-074PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1098 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 4326 Maxwell Road, approximately 150 feet south of Trailwater Drive (3.8 acres), to permit 36 multi family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-026-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
BL2025-1099 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1098, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 4326 Maxwell Road, approximately 150 feet south of Trailwater Drive (3.8 acres), to permit 36 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-026-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

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.
Late Bills
BL2025-1100 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 RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 1435 Meridian Street, at the corner of Meridian Street and Gatewood Ave and located within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-024PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Council Member Parker moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed bill. Without objection, Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill will be considered at the December 4, 2024 public hearing.
Bills on Second Reading
BL2025-995 An ordinance amending Sections 10.26.010, 10.28.010, and 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to intentional designs for vegetative growth.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading as amended

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1047 An ordinance to amend Section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding motor vehicle noise.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading as amended

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee, the Public Health and Safety Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Amendment No. 1 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 second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1048 An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding fence regulations.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading as amended

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Evans moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Evans moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Evans offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Evans moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1049 An ordinance approving the First Amendment to a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Little Big Properties, LLC for office space at 150 2nd Avenue North (Proposal No. 2025M-038AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1050 An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Nashville Riverfront Amphitheater, LLC, an affiliate of Opry Entertainment Group, relating to management, operation, and maintenance of the West Riverfront Amphitheater and supporting grounds and buildings.
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
BL2025-1051 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of a portion of Union Bridge Road between Pasquo Road and Union Bridge Road. (Proposal Number 2025M-003AB-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1052 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of unnamed right-of-way and utility easements off West Trinity Lane. (Proposal Number 2025M-005AB-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading as amended

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Toombs offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Toombs moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1053 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of J J Watson Avenue right-of-way from dead-end then southeast 288 feet. (Proposal Number 2025M-004AB-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1054 An ordinance authorizing Vision Nashville West End, LLC to construct, install, and maintain aerial and underground encroachments at 110 20th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2024M-021EN-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1056 An ordinance authorizing the State of Tennessee to construct, install, and maintain underground encroachments at 301 6th Avenue North and 320 6th Avenue North (Proposal No. 2025M-012EN-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1057 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 312 Stewarts Ferry Pike (MWS Project No. 25‑SL-115 and Proposal No. 2025M-124ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1058 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 5029 and 5038 Clarksville Pike (MWS Project No. 25-SL-124 and Proposal No. 2025M-135ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1059 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer and temporary construction easement rights, for property located at 905 Otter Creek Road (Proposal No. 2025M‑128ES‑001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1060 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon a portion of existing easement rights, for property located at 934 Crescent Hill Road (Proposal No. 2025M-133ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Bills on Third Reading
BL2025-862 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 R8 to SP zoning for property located at W. Trinity Lane (unnumbered), approximately 655 feet west of McKinley Street, (1 acre), to permit 17 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-036-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading as amended Passed

Council Member Toombs moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Toombs offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Suara abstaining. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
BL2025-863 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-862, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at W. Trinity Lane (unnumbered), approximately 655 feet west of McKinley Street, (1 acre), to permit 17 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-036-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on third reading

Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (28): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
137. 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
BL2025-1003 An ordinance to amend Section 10.60.020 of the Metropolitan Code, to transfer the administration related to the registration of burglar and fire alarm systems from the Department of Codes Administration to the Nashville Fire Department.
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1004 An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64 of the Metropolitan Code, to adopt the 2024 editions of both the International Fire Code and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and to adopt the amendments contained therein.
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1009 An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Public Education, and KIPP Nashville, a Tennessee nonprofit corporation (Proposal No. 2025M-021AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading Passed

Council Member Capp moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
BL2025-1010 An ordinance authorizing the granting of a temporary construction easement to Autumn Lake Apartments, L.P. on a parcel or property owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2025M-025AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1011 An ordinance approving two lease agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and PNH Properties, LLC for use of space located at 120 Third Avenue North and 211 Commerce Street (Parcel Nos. 09306203700 and 09306203400) (Proposal No. 2025M-039AG-001).
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:
BL2025-1012 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the Hillwood and Wilsonia WIR Project, for two properties located at 114 Hillwood Boulevard and Harding Pike (unnumbered) (Project No. 24-WG-0003 and Proposal No. 2025M-059ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1013 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, and to accept new public fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, for three properties located at 450 and 460 James Robertson Parkway and 300 Gay Street (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-39 and 24-SL-168 and Proposal No. 2025M-120ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1014 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole and easement, for four properties located at 1726, 1728, 1730 and 1734 Jefferson Street (MWS Project Nos. 25-SL-130 and Proposal No. 2025M-118ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1015 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water mains and easements, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer force mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes, odor control station and easements, for property located at 1053 Tulip Grove Road, also known as Williamson Homestead, (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-93 and 23-SL-258 and Proposal No. 2025M-122ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1016 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for property located at Brick Church Pike (unnumbered) offsite of the project location at 2405 Monticello Drive, also known as the Monticello Offsite, (MWS Project No. 23-WL-62 and Proposal No. 2025M-094ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1017 An 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 1501 East Stewarts Lane, also known as Wildflower Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-84 and 24-SL-269 and Proposal No. 2025M-101ES-002).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1018 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes, fire hydrant assembly and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes, fire hydrant assembly and easements, for property located at 1107 8th Avenue South (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-11 and 25-SL-101 and Proposal No. 2025M-125ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
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BL2025-1019 An ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Water System Settlement Funds from the 3M Company to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
Adjournment

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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