Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

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RS2025-1654 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Charley Rodriguez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $32,710.71, 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. Council Member Spain moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Sepulveda.
RS2025-1656 A resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Gallatin Pike bridge over State Route 155, Briley Parkway, as the “Representative Carson W. ‘Bill’ Beck Memorial Bridge.”
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 properly seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed amendment. Without objection, 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 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 (28): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
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: deferred

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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: deferred

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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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 (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2025-1637 A resolution approving amendment one to an Air Pollution Control Program Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air monitoring and various other activities to reduce or control air pollutants in Nashville, Tennessee.
Resolution
Action: adopted

Council Member Huffman moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (27): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
BL2025-956 An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Benton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 Council Member Sean Parker. 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 November 4, 2025 were approved.
Elections
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
Action: elected

The President called for an election to fill a judicial vacancy on the General Sessions Court - District VI. Nominations previously made were: Michael Robinson, Mark Cole Sr, Jodie Bell, Leroy J. Ellis, and David Jones. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates: Jodie Bell (20): Evans-Segall, Allen, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Spain; Michael Robinson (8): Hill, Webb, Eslick, Huffman, Johnston, Nash, Benton, and Rutherford; David Jones (2): Taylor and Ewing; Mark Cole (1): Bradford; Leroy Ellis (0). The President declared that Jodie Bell was elected to fill the judicial vacancy.
Appointees and Nominees
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
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.
25-114 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of M. Chris Weinman for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
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.
25-115 Human Relations Commission Appointment of Katie Feldhaus Jackson for a term expiring July 22, 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
25-107 Metropolitan Board of Health Appointment of Jeffrey Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 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.
25-108 Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Appointment of David Lawrence for a term expiring November 5, 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.
25-109 Metropolitan Planning Commission Appointment of Aria Dang for a term expiring March 31, 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.
25-110 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Janey Camp for a term expiring October 31, 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.
25-111 Stormwater Management Commission Reappointment of Jay Fulmer for a term expiring October 31, 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
25-116 Contract and Compliance Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board for a term expiring on October 15, 2026, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Emma Boyd Elliott nominated by CM Huffman · Stuart Huffman nominated by CM Webb
Appointment
Action: nominated

The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Huffman nominated Emma Boyd Elliott; Council Member Bradford nominated Tamika White; Council Member Webb nominated Stewart Huffman. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held December 16, 2025.
25-117 Human Relations Commission Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a term expiring on April 18, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the December 16, 2025 Council meeting. · Keri Adams nominated by CM Capp
Appointment
Action: nominated

The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Webb nominated Jonathan Turner; Council Member Capp nominated Keri Adams. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be held December 16, 2025.
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.
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Rules of Procedure
Rule 12 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 12
Rule Amendment
Action: failed Failed

The rule amendment was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Johnston moved that the Rule Amendment be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Evans-Segall called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt the Rule Amendment, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:
Rule 29 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 29
Rule Amendment
Action: deferred

The Rule Amendment was deferred pursuant to Rule 53.2 of the Rules of Procedure 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 RS2025-1627. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1117. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1022.
Resolutions
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 a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to defer the resolution to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to defer the resolution to the December 16, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
RS2025-1627 Resolution amending Resolution RS2015-1417, as heretofore supplemented and amended, to extend the duration of the water and sewer revenue extendable commercial paper program of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and to increase the size of said water and sewer revenue extendable commercial paper program from a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million to a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300 million.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1628 A resolution authorizing the transfer and use of a certain appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget Ordinance for the benefit of the Nashville Office of Entertainment.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1629 A resolution approving the Seventh Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2017-965 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Affordable Housing Resources.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2025-1630 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Cambridge Systematics, Inc. for consultancy services for the General Services Department.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1631 A resolution appropriating a total of $221,000 from a certain account of the Community Safety Fund for grants to various nonprofit organizations for Community Safety programs.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1632 A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Meharry Medical College for the provision of food assistance, medical case management, mental health services, outpatient services, psychosocial services, and outreach services 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.
RS2025-1633 A resolution appropriating a total of $19,200 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Music City Prep Clinic and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Music City Prep Clinic, for the provision of outreach services, early intervention services, medical case management, non-medical case management, emergency financial assistance, medical transportation, foodbank, housing services, and referral services 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.
RS2025-1634 A resolution appropriating a total of $276,202 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to We Are One Recovery and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and We Are One Recovery, for the provision of early intervention services, housing services, mental health services, psychosocial services, and transportation services 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.
RS2025-1635 A resolution approving amendments two and three to a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide for the prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and to administer a Minority AIDS Initiative program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1636 A resolution approving amendment one to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1637 A resolution approving amendment one to an Air Pollution Control Program Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air monitoring and various other activities to reduce or control air pollutants in Nashville, Tennessee.
Resolution
Action: substituted

The resolution was approved with a substitute by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
RS2025-1638 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the McCabe Park Little League to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, for a new batting cage at McCabe Park to provide each baseball field access to a batting cage.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1639 A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding to be added to existing funds for future Parthenon conference related expenses.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1640 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for educational conferences, travel, and other related expenses for Parthenon staff.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1641 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury claims of Joseph Towns against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $100,000.00, and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2025-1642 A resolution approving an application for a Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide funding to eligible local law enforcement agencies to develop and implement proven public safety strategies to combat violent crime and to develop, construct, or rehabilitate infrastructure.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1643 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with MBF Industries, Inc. for law enforcement vehicles that are manufactured for a special purpose and attachments for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2025-1644 A resolution approving an application for the Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Program grant from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the placement of School Resource Officers in schools for the continued efforts to establish and maintain safe and secure learning environments for eligible schools K-12 public schools and public charter schools.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2025-1645 A resolution approving Amendment Number 2 to a sole source agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Vanderbilt University for partnering services for a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1646 A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to rethink waste management, expand services available to residents, and improve related environmental and human health challenges by providing free curbside compost collection to 750 households included in the Food Scrap Pickup Program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1647 A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and DJ Shubeck Company to provide Moyno products and parts 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.
RS2025-1648 A resolution approving amendment one to a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The TDH Company, LLC for the provision of Duperon, EnviroMix, Xylem Sanitaire, and Shand & Jurs products, parts and services for the Central Water Reclamation Facility.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1649 A resolution approving amendment two to a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Southern Sales Co, a Division of Tencarva Machinery.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1650 A resolution approving an application for a Healthy and Sustainable Communities grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metro Water Services (MWS), to complete a solar project at the Shelby Park Pump Station to help grow Metropolitan Nashville’s portfolio of solar assets and reduce the city’s reliance on traditional energy sources.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1651 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon fire hydrant assembly, and to accept new fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 888 B West Trinity Lane, also known as Northview Senior Living (MWS Project No. 25-WL-74, and Proposal No. 2025M-150ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1652 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main for three properties located at 4056, 4062 and 4080 Brick Church Pike, also known as the Brick Church Pike Sewer Extension, (MWS Project No. 25-SL-149 and Proposal No. 2025M-170ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2025-1653 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 403 Ewing Drive (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-65 and 25-SL-150 and Proposal No. 2025M-164ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
30. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Charley Rodriguez against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $32,710.71, with said amount to be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.
Resolution
RS2025-1655 A resolution calling for the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Emergency Communications to enact various reforms relative to departmental leadership and workplace culture.
Resolution
Action: deferred

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.
32. A resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the naming of the Gallatin Pike bridge over State Route 155, Briley Parkway, as the “Representative Carson W. ‘Bill’ Beck Memorial Bridge.”
Resolution
RS2025-1657 A resolution honoring Clemmie Greenlee for her service and dedication to the less privileged 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

Without objection, the Bills on Introduction and First Reading were taken out of order.
BL2025-1136 An ordinance authorizing the granting of a temporary construction easement to DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC on a parcel or property owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2025M-046AG-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, 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.
BL2025-1137 An ordinance approving an agreement between ATS Operating, LLC ("ATS") and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Office of Family Safety (“OFS”), to collect clothing and/or other household item donations on a regular basis from OFS on behalf of one or more charitable organizations.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2025-1138 An ordinance approving Amendment 3 to Contract #455783 for the provision of body camera equipment between Motorola Solutions Inc., and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2025-1139 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon easement rights located at 1216 and 1220 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, formerly a portion of Alley No. 213 (Proposal No. 2025M-169ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, 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.
BL2025-1140 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for three properties located at 708 B, 708 C and 712 14th Avenue South (MWS Project No. 25-SL-126, and Proposal No. 2025M-167ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, 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.
BL2025-1141 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for six properties located on Dickerson Pike, also known as Artist Lofts (MWS Project No. 24-SL-242 and Proposal No. 2025M-168ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, 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.
BL2025-1142 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 two properties located at 100 and 102 B White Bridge Road, also known as TCAT Nashville, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-22 and Proposal No. 2025M-156ES-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, 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.
BL2025-1143 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 the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on Cowan Street, Waterside Drive, Oldham Street, North 1st Street, River North Boulevard, Spring Street, and Cowan Court (165.21 acres) to update the Regulating Plan and corresponding subdistrict designations, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-011).
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, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
BL2025-1144 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1143, the River North Urban Design Overlay, for properties located on Cowan Street, Waterside Drive, Oldham Street, North 1st Street, River North Boulevard, Spring Street, and Cowan Court (165.21 acres) (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-011). 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, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
BL2025-1145 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 R15 zoning for property located at 4016 Meadow Road, approximately 385 feet south of Cedar Circle (0.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-060PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading, with Council Member Ewing abstaining, and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
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
Action: passed on first reading

Council Member Johnston moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer the second reading and public hearing to the March 3, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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Bills on Second Reading
BL2025-956 An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.
Bill
Action: substituted

The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Benton moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benton offered a second substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 second reading as amended

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Weiner moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Weiner offered Amendment No. 1 to the bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Weiner moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, 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 deferral to the January 20, 2026 Council Meeting by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Evans-Segall moved to defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting with a re-referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
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: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
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: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
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 second reading

The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Public Health and Safety 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 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.
BL2025-1120 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 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.
BL2025-1121 An ordinance providing the honorary street name designation of “Dr. Harold W. Jordan Way” for a portion of Morena Street.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by 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 second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Bills on Third Reading
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 third reading

The bill was approved by 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 third reading

The bill was approved by 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 third reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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 third reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
67. 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
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 third reading

The bill was approved by 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 third reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
70. 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
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: deferred

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 third reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
BL2025-1104 An ordinance approving Amendment No. 2 to the East Bank Redevelopment Plan (Proposal No. 2025M-013PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
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 third reading
Adjournment

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