Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

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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: 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Druffel moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Druffel amended the previous motion by moving to defer the bill to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield moved to table the motion to defer the bill to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes (22): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Gadd, Nash, Sepulveda, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (15): Hill, Kimbrough, Cortese, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, and Styles; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Huffman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes (26): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Benedict, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Johnston, Benton, Ellis, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (10): Cortese, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Druffel, Preptit, Sepulveda, Rutherford, and Ewing; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
BL2025-1101 An ordinance to amend Chapters 16.12, 16.16, and 16.20 regarding change of contractor permit fees for the Department of Codes Administration.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Cortese moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Message from the Mayor

Vice Mayor and Members of Council, Tonight, approximately one in ten Nashville households is questioning how they will pay for food this month because of the federal shutdown, an avoidable crisis created by a failure of leadership at the federal level. While the federal administration continues to sow confusion about releasing just some of the SNAP dollars reserved for emergencies like this—benefits we as taxpayers paid for, Congress authorized, and courts have ordered released—we’re working to rally a coalition of Metro departments, nonprofits, and private citizens to help our neighbors put food on the table during a crisis. Unfortunately, this is a familiar place. Time and again, this federal government has retreated from obligations to vulnerable Americans. The megabill passed by Congress several months ago already enacted historic cuts to SNAP, eliminating 300 million meals in Tennessee over the next decade. In just the last six months, since April 1, 2025, Second Harvest Food Bank has lost access to 30% of food received through USDA programs, equivalent to 700,000 pounds of fresh produce, protein, and dairy lost each quarter. The federal government has made all these drastic cuts as food prices have increased 25% in Tennessee over the last five years. It’s almost as if the federal government has been shutting down for months. Our city has stepped up to fill the gap, but local government cannot make up for all these lost benefits. Even when joined by local philanthropy, local faith communities, and local business partners. Even so, Second Harvest Food Bank, their 600+ partners, and thousands of generous donors are in this with us. We joined Second Harvest on Thursday to launch the Hunger Can’t Wait campaign. They’re reallocating resources to increase food distributions, strengthen partnerships, and ramp up emergency food box builds across both the Nashville and Smyrna distribution centers. Currently, Second Harvest is distributing approximately 2,000 boxes of food a week, demonstrating the level of need in our community. To make it easy for people to access local benefits, we created an online resource at Nashville.gov/food where people can find a list of resources for Nashvillians in need. Metro Social Services has activated their Food Crisis Response plan and will host a food pop-up in North Nashville this Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Greater St. John M.B. Church. Their case managers are also doing welfare checks to clients who are elderly, disabled, and homebound; are distributing of Food Assistance Cards to families; and are giving out quick meals. Where we can, we’re expanding programs like our Fresh Bucks offering at the Nashville Farmers Market. Thanks to a grant recently approved by Metro Council, people who receive SNAP can show their EBT card with a recent receipt to get every dollar spent on fresh food matched, doubling their purchasing power for fresh produce. We know transportation is the second highest household cost, and Choose How You Move —overwhelmingly supported by this body and in every district you represent—allows us for the first time ever to offer fare-free access to transit users who need access the most through a new program called Journey Pass. This brand new program just became even more important for even more Nashvillians. The CHYM team and WeGo Public Transit today announced six more registration events for Journey Pass for SNAP recipients. SNAP recipients will be able to register at WeGo Central beginning Wednesday and running through Sunday. Journey Pass registration times and dates are on the resource page at the top of all Nashville.gov pages.  This is a time for us to help one another, too, and there’s one thing I know for sure about Nashvillians: it’s that during times of crisis we’re here for one another. Whether through a pandemic, floods, tornadoes, or a bombing, we've shown time after time that when our neighbors are in need, we step up. At all of our police precincts, libraries, and several Metro buildings—including here at the Historic Metro Courthouse—we have bins for people to drop off food donations for Second Harvest. And you can always support Second Harvest financially at secondharvestmidtn.org. When you give—whether through money, time, or food—we work with our partners to leverage every resource to move nutritious meals where they’re needed most.  While we face a federal government that isn’t working, I want to share my appreciation to the many Metro Council members who’ve reached out, partnered, and stepped up to help our community. Hunger Can’t Wait, and working together with our community partners, we can help reduce the impact of this crisis. All my best, Freddie O’Connell Mayor
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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 (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
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
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1007 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16, 17.20 and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code, to amend the regulations pertaining to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (Proposal No. 2025Z-011TX-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted and defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston offered Proposed Amendment 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston withdrew the motion to offer the amendment. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading as substituted and defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
RS2025-1601 A resolution appropriating a total of $211,866 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., for the provision of outpatient services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Suara.
RS2025-1618 A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Metropolitan Government to immediately resume the hiring process of the executive director for the Nashville Office of Entertainment.
Resolution
Action: substituted

The resolution was approved with a substitute by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Council Member Styles moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Styles offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call

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

The invocation was offered by Captain Mark Proctor, Tennessee Highway Patrol (retired). The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Call to Order

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

The minutes of the regular meeting on October 21, 2025 were approved.
Appointees and Nominees
25-113 General Sessions Judge - Division VI Election to fill a judicial vacancy in the General Sessions Court. Nominees: · C. Michael Robinson · Mark Andrew Cole, Sr. · Jodie Bell · Leroy J. Ellis · David Jones
Appointment
The nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee found that the candidates were qualified to serve. The election for the vacancy will be conducted at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
25-107 Metropolitan Board of Health Appointment of Jeffrey Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2026.
Appointment
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
25-108 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment of David Lawrence for a term expiring November 5, 2030.
Appointment
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
25-109 Metropolitan Planning Commission Appointment of Aria Dang for a term expiring March 31, 2026.
Appointment
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
25-110 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Janey Camp for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
Appointment
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
25-111 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Jay Fulmer for a term expiring October 31, 2029.
Appointment
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the appointee to be considered at the next meeting.
Confirmations
25-102 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Hal Hardin for a term expiring September 4, 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.
25-103 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Susan Short Jones for a term expiring September 4, 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.
25-104 Charter Revision Commission Appointment of Tom Lee for a term expiring September 4, 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.
25-105 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Jim Murphy for a term expiring September 4, 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.
25-106 Charter Revision Commission Reappointment of Joy M. Sims for a term expiring September 4, 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.
Nominations
25-112 Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on October 20, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the December 4, 2025 Council meeting. · Carey Rogers
Appointment
Action: nominated

The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Benedict nominated Carey Rogers. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held December 4, 2025.
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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.
Rules of Procedure
Rule 12 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
Rule Amendment
Action: deferred

Council Member Johnston moved to defer the Rule Amendment, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Resolutions on Public Hearing
RS2025-1591 A resolution exempting Gordo’s Taqueria, located at 515 B Merritt 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 Passed

The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Vo 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Gamble, Cortese, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).
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Bills on Public Hearing
2. 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
Council Member Porterfield moved that the Bill be tabled, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
BL2025-1006 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12, and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the regulations pertaining to height within the Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts and to simplify the conditions by which two-family dwellings may be permitted in the AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districts (Proposal No. 2025Z-010TX-001).
Bill
Action: deferred

Council Member Gamble moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1007 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16, 17.20 and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code, to amend the regulations pertaining to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (Proposal No. 2025Z-011TX-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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. 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.
BL2025-1022 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: 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.
BL2025-1023 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: 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.
BL2025-1087 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: deferred Passed

Council Member Hancock 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 Hancock moved that the bill be deferred to January 20, 2026, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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: deferred Passed

Council Member Styles 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 Stlyes moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. After the remainder of the bills on public hearing were concluded, Council Member Styles was recognized for a motion to rescind the previous action taken on this bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Styles moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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: deferred

Council Member Styles 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 Stlyes moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. After the remainder of the bills on public hearing were concluded, Council Member Styles was recognized for a motion to rescind the previous action taken on this bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Styles moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 second reading Passed

Council Member Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
BL2025-1092 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 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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 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.
BL2025-1094 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 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.
BL2025-1095 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 second reading Passed

Council Member Vo 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 Vo 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.
BL2025-1096 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 second reading Passed

Council Member Vo 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 Vo 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.
BL2025-1097 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 second reading Passed

Council Member Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
BL2025-1098 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 second reading

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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Harrell moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the third reading of the bill to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 second reading

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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Harrell moved to pass the bill on second reading and to defer the third reading of the bill to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1103 An ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Cayce Place Redevelopment Plan and, Amendment No. 2 to the Jefferson Street Redevelopment Plan. (Proposal No. 2025M-012PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Capp 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 Capp moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1104 An ordinance approving Amendment No. 2 to the East Bank Redevelopment Plan (Proposal No. 2025M-013PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Capp 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 Capp moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 RS2025-1592. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1102. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1050.
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Resolutions
RS2025-1562 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing in, the Cayce Place Redevelopment Plan.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Capp moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp 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 Capp moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2025-1563 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax increment financing in the Jefferson Street Redevelopment Plan.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Taylor moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Taylor 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 Taylor moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2025-1592 A resolution approving a grant subaward agreement between Johns Hopkins University and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor as part of the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities grant project.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1593 A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1594 A resolution initiating the creation of a Midtown Central Business Improvement District, and setting a public hearing regarding the creation of the same.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2025-1595 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Department of Finance, to provide for reimbursement of COVID related eligible expenses pursuant to Presidential Disaster Declaration number FEMA-4514-DR-TN.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1596 A resolution authorizing grants not exceeding $10,800,000.00 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.
RS2025-1597 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Miovision Technologies, Inc., for public safety software 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.
RS2025-1598 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Uber Technologies for on-demand transportation, meals, and logistics solutions for the Department of General Services.
Resolution
Action: withdrawn

The resolution was recommended for withdrawal by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Toombs withdrew the resolution.
RS2025-1599 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Stringfellow, Inc., for bulk solid waste and recycling equipment 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.
RS2025-1600 A resolution appropriating a total of $452,444 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Street Works, for the provision of emergency financial assistance, medical case management, nutrition services, psychosocial services, early intervention services, and transportation for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1601 A resolution appropriating a total of $211,866 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., for the provision of outpatient services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.
Resolution
Action: substituted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and approved with a substitute by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Toombs moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed substitute resolution. Without objection, Council Member Toombs offered a substitute resolution, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
RS2025-1602 A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care & Control to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for various programs for shelter animals.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1603 A resolution appropriating $30,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide services that help youth grow, thrive, and create positive change in their lives and our community.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1604 A resolution appropriating $250,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Oasis Center, Inc. to provide college access services for the Power Youth Program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1605 A resolution appropriating $120,000 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and The Branch of Nashville, Inc. to provide English as a Second Language classes.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1606 A resolution appropriating $240,011.04 through a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, and Nashville International Center for Empowerment to provide English as a Second Language Classes.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1607 A resolution approving a grant application from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of a powered, adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Green Hills Branch Library.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1608 A resolution accepting a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to provide nutritious meals and snacks for children attending after school programs at 17 community center locations.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1609 A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and CDK Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Southern Lighting and Traffic Systems, to provide Ouster Lidar System and Ouster Blue City Analytics for the purpose of enhancing pedestrian safety and improving traffic management throughout Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1610 A resolution accepting a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1611 A resolution approving an application for a recycling rebate grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to purchase curbside recycling carts and use AI technology to identify contamination in recycling.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1612 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Envirosight, LLC for sewer inspection equipment for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1613 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Pam Swoner against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $113,875.98, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1614 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon a fire hydrant assembly, and to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 1718 Jefferson Street, also known as 1712 Jefferson development (MWS Project No. 25-WL-77 and Proposal No. 2025M-158ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1615 A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act to promote sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1616 A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to enact legislation authorizing county governments to collect impact fees and dedicating a portion of the state real estate transfer tax to local infrastructure, all of which would support affordable housing and senior home repair programs.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1617 A resolution supporting the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Social Services, in coordination and partnership between government, non-profits, and philanthropic organizations, to support local food banks in preparation for disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the resolution be adopted, 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 that the resolution be adopted as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2025-1618 A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Metropolitan Government to immediately resume the hiring process of the executive director for the Nashville Office of Entertainment.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

Council Member Styles moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2025-1619 A resolution requesting that the various authorities and agencies of the Metropolitan Government adopt procurement policies that align with the Procurement Code and the related procurement regulations of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1620 A resolution honoring the life of Elmer Denzel Irwin, owner of Nashville’s Santa’s Pub.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1621 A resolution honoring the service of Freddie, an Explosive Ordinance Detection K9 Officer, with the Department of Public Safety of the Nashville International Airport.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1622 A resolution recognizing the Jefferson Street Historical Society for its work towards the economic and cultural revitalization of Historic Jefferson Street in North Nashville.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1623 A resolution recognizing the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center for its 25th anniversary.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1624 A resolution recognizing November 20, 2025, as Transgender Day of Remembrance in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2025-1625 A resolution recognizing November 15, 2025, as America Recycles Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
Late Resolutions
RS2025-1626 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 Project Return, Inc.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed resolution. Without objection, Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
BL2025-1113 An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Midtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.
Bill
Action: passed on 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.
BL2025-1114 An ordinance amending Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require departments, boards, and commissions of the Metropolitan Government to conduct annual employee surveys.
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.
BL2025-1115 An ordinance amending Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a fence permit for permanent fences to be constructed within Nashville and Davidson County.
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.
BL2025-1116 An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add a new “Electric Vehicle Charging Station” use and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-015TX-001).
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.
BL2025-1117 An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" during the time period beginning at nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2025 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.
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 Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2025-1118 An ordinance approving a License and Lease Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Powers Management, LLC for use of space located at 222 25th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (Proposal No. 2025M-055AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Council Member Taylor moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer the second reading of the bill to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Government Operations and Regulations Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee, and the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee.
BL2025-1119 An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Riverwalk at Mill Creek Homes Association, Inc. for greenway improvements at 700 B Mill Creek Meadow Drive (Parcel No. 095020C90000CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-050AG-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 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1120 An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and D.R. Horton, Inc., for greenway improvements at 4399 Maxwell Road (Parcel No. 176030A90000CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-051AG-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 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1121 An ordinance providing the honorary street name designation of “Dr. Harold W. Jordan Way” for a portion of Morena Street.
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 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1122 An ordinance authorizing 450-460 BidCo LLC to construct, install, and maintain two underground encroachments and one aerial encroachment at 450 and 460 James Robertson Parkway. (Proposal No. 2025M-017EN-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.
BL2025-1123 An ordinance authorizing Nashville Phase I Property Holder LLC to construct and install aerial and underground encroachments at 512 Houston Street (Proposal No. 2025M-016EN-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.
BL2025-1124 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the 1219 Battlefield Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for three properties located at 1217 C and 1219 C Battlefield Drive and 1208 Clifton Lane (Project No. 26-SWC-051 and Proposal No. 2025M-160ES-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.
BL2025-1125 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public utility and drainage easement rights, for property located at 1702 Temple Avenue (Proposal No. 2025M-159ES-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.
BL2025-1126 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 1300 and 1310 Donelson Pike, also known as Runway Logistics Outparcel (MWS Project No. 25-SL-58 and Proposal No. 2025M-136ES-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.
BL2025-1127 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 sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer manholes, for three properties located at 3909 and 3911 C Cross Creek Road and 2311 C Abbott Martin Road (MWS Project No. 25-SL-142 and Proposal No. 2025M-162ES-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.
BL2025-1128 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water and sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 40 White Bridge Pike, also known as Novel Richland Creek, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-52 and 25-SL-118 and Proposal No. 2025M-147ES-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.
BL2025-1129 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 901 Haggard Street, also known as 325 West Trinity - Madison Trinity (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-37 and 25-SL-87 and Proposal No. 2025M-151ES-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.
BL2025-1130 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 the property located at 1704 Arthur Avenue, approximately 100 feet northeast of Jane Street (0.17 acres), within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-080PR-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.
BL2025-1131 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 Corridor Design Overlay District to various properties located west of Old Lebanon Dirt Road and along Old Hickory Boulevard and Central Pike (339 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025CDO-001-001).
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.
BL2025-1132 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 SP zoning for properties located at 400 and 408 Maple Street, at the southeast corner of Maple Street and 4th Avenue, (0.5 Acres), to permit three residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-031-001).
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.
BL2025-1133 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1132, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 400 and 408 Maple Street, at the southeast corner of Maple Street and 4th Avenue, (0.5 Acres), to permit three residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-031-001). 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.
BL2025-1134 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 R6-A zoning for property located at 510 High Street, located approximately 275 feet east of Meade Ave (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-068PR-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.
BL2025-1135 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 1641 11th Avenue North, located on the corner of 11th Avenue North and Wheless Street (0.17 acres), within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay district, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-079PR-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.
Late Bills
BL2025-1146 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to create a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Exclusion Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-017TX-001).
Bill
The late filed bill was not introduced.
Bills on Second Reading
BL2025-1008 An ordinance establishing a Voluntary Attainable Housing Incentive Program for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County for the purpose of authorizing certain incentives to be provided to property owners who seek to build multi-family attainable housing.
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Allen moved to defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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: deferred

The bill was recommended for approval with amendments by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The Budget and Finance Committee approved an amendment, and recommended deferral of the bill as amended. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
BL2025-1101 An ordinance to amend Chapters 16.12, 16.16, and 16.20 regarding change of contractor permit fees for the Department of Codes Administration.
Bill
BL2025-1102 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 United Way of Middle Tennessee d/b/a United Way of Greater Nashville (Proposal No. 2025M-037AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1105 An ordinance approving Amendment Number 2 to the contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company for administrative services for the account based self-insured medical plan.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
BL2025-1106 An Ordinance approving a limited revocable license agreement between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Cosecha Community Development to create, operate, and maintain a noncommercial community garden on the west side of the Woodbine Clinic to utilize Metro property to improve community health and nutrition.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2025-1107 An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Beazer Homes, LLC for greenway improvements at 0 Kemp Drive (Parcel No. 087100B90000CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-044AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1108 An ordinance authorizing the renaming of South Street to “King Hollands Avenue”. (Proposal Number 2025M-003SR-001).
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Action: deferred

The bill was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Suara 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.
BL2025-1109 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 935 Barnes Road (MWS Project No. 25-SL-148 and Proposal No. 2025M-149ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1110 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, the relocation of fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for property located at 2415 Vanderbilt Place, also known as Vanderbilt University Stevenson Center 6 (MWS Project No. 25-WL-50 and Proposal No. 2025M-153ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1111 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, fire hydrant assembly and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for two properties located at 1 Titans Way and 100 Woodland Street, also known as South 2nd Street Phase 2, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-63 and Proposal No. 2025M-154ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1112 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and easements, for two properties located at 1 Titans Way and 100 Woodland Street, also known as South 2nd Street Phase 3 (MWS Project No. 25-WL-64 and Proposal No. 2025M-155ES-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
BL2025-1050 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: passed on third 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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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 third reading as amended Passed

Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Sepulveda moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer an amendment on third reading. Without objection, Council Member Sepulveda 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 Vo moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1065 An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and anticompetitive practices.
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Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1066 An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the procurement code and small purchases.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1073 An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. BL2008-248 regarding annual reporting by departments of paper consumption and postage expense reduction efforts.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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.
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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).
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Action: passed on third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
Adjournment

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