Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

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Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Elections
E1. 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
E2. 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
Appointees and Nominees
F1. Arts Commission Reappointment of Campbell West for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
Appointment
F2. Arts Commission Reappointment of Mayra Yu for a term expiring February 24, 2030.
Appointment
F3. Auditorium Commission Appointment of Mia Vickers for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
Appointment
F4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Matthew Cushing for a term expiring March 24, 2027.
Appointment
F5. Davidson County Historian Appointment of Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. for a term expiring December 16, 2030.
Appointment
F6. Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 2029.
Appointment
F7. Procurement Standards Board Appointment of Rahim Buford for a term expiring October 4, 2028.
Appointment
Confirmations
G1. Community Review Board Appointment of John B. Schrader for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
Appointment
G2. Community Review Board Appointment of Taniesha Westbrook for a term expiring October 31, 2028.
Appointment
G3. Equalization Board Appointment of Bruce Pierce for a term expiring November 18, 2027.
Appointment
G4. Hospital Authority Appointment of Dr. Courtney Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 2026.
Appointment
Public Comment Period
H1. 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
Rules of Procedure
I1. Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
Rule Amendment
Resolutions on Public Hearing
1. A resolution exempting Lost and Found, located at 3104 Gallatin Pike from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
Resolution
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Bills on Public Hearing
2. 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.
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Consent Agenda
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Resolutions
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. A resolution approving a letter of agreement and memorandum of understanding between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Nashville Downtown Partnership related to an application for the FY26 Downtown Public Safety Grant from the State of Tennessee.
Resolution
7. An initial resolution determining to issue general obligation bonds of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $531,925,000.
Resolution
8. A resolution reducing the authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to issue general obligations bonds pursuant to certain initial resolutions previously adopted by the Metropolitan County Council.
Resolution
9. A resolution appropriating to a certain account for the benefit of the Metropolitan Transit Authority in the amount of Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000).
Resolution
10. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Corrections Institute, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to fund the purchase of recording equipment for the DCSO Training Academy.
Resolution
11. A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Lonesome Ten Miles, LLC against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $767,500, with $600,000 to be paid from the Metro Water Services budget, fund 47410 and $167,500 to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
Resolution
12. A resolution to approve the Twelfth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Square Investment Holdings, LLC for office space in the Washington Square Building located at 222 Second Avenue North (Proposal No. 2025M-060AG-00).
Resolution
13. A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide funding for general library services and to provide materials to persons having difficulty using the library and to the underserved in the Nashville - Davidson County area.
Resolution
14. A resolution approving amendment one to an affiliation agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Lipscomb University to provide the opportunity for students enrolled in various health professions to encounter a wide range of clinical experience opportunities.
Resolution
15. 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
16. A resolution appropriating a total of $355,000 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to The Contributor Inc. and approving a grant agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and the Contributor Inc. to provide Critical Time Intervention Services to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness are connected to supportive services that will address barriers to maintaining housing and achieving self-sufficiency.
Resolution
17. A resolution appropriating a total of $123,424 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Welcome Home Ministries and approving a grant agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and Welcome Home Ministries to provide for the provision of recovery beds for individuals with substance abuse disorders who are experiencing homelessness.
Resolution
18. A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations to build the capacity of the Nashville-Davidson County Continuum of Care to address homelessness.
Resolution
19. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant package from the Cumberland River Compact to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to the restroom in the Quonset Hut in Shelby Park.
Resolution
20. A resolution accepting an in-kind grant package from the Friends of Beaman Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to Beaman Park.
Resolution
21. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Dickson County, by and through the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.
Resolution
22. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Williamson County, by and through the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.
Resolution
23. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Spring Hill, acting by and through the Spring Hill Police Department, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.
Resolution
24. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Cookeville, by and through the Cookeville Police Department, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.
Resolution
25. A resolution approving an agreement by and between Youth Villages, Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for in-home and parent skill-building programs for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Resolution
26. A resolution approving Amendment 2 to a Location Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and T-Mobile South, LLC.
Resolution
27. A resolution amending BL2025-912 to approve a Sponsored Research Agreement between Vanderbilt University and the Metropolitan Government Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
Resolution
28. A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-1013 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to add the abandonment and acceptance of water and sanitary sewer main and easements, and to update Map and Parcel information, for now two properties located at 460 James Robertson Parkway and 300 Gay Street, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-39 and 24-SL-168 and Proposal No. 2025M-120ES-002).
Resolution
29. A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2023-51 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to replace the relocation of a fire hydrant assembly with the acceptance of a fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 501 Sylvan Street, also known as 5th and Summer Revision 1 (MWS Project No. 23-WL-59 and Proposal No. 2023M-138ES-002).
Resolution
30. A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 1225 Sullivan Drive, also known as 4214 Central Pike development (MWS Project No. 25-WL-82 and Proposal No. 2025M-174ES-001).
Resolution
31. A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main, for property located at 22 White Bridge Pike, also known as NES White Bridge Substation, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-75 and Proposal No. 2025M-175ES-001).
Resolution
32. A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2023-1796 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to add acquisition of a portion of property, and to amend the portions of property previously approved to be acquired by negotiation, condemnation or fee simple take, for now three properties located at 1213, 1217 and 1221 Northgate Business Parkway, (MWS Project No. 21-SC-0226 and Proposal No. 2025M-011PR-001).
Resolution
33. A resolution requesting a mid-year budget update from the Department of Finance and the Mayor’s Office.
Resolution
34. A resolution urging the Office of Homeless Services to allocate funding to ensure that no Nashvillians lose their permanent housing due to the changes in the federal Continuum of Care funding priorities.
Resolution
35. A resolution opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; condemning the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.
Resolution
36. A resolution memorializing the life and service of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Commander Scott Byrd.
Resolution
37. A resolution honoring the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill of Nashville.
Resolution
38. A resolution recognizing the Adventure Science Center for its 80 years of educating and enlightening children and adults in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
39. A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Late Resolutions
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
40. An ordinance amending Sections 12.08.050 and 12.08.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel of the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic, and to grant traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.
Bill
41. An ordinance establishing a program for the purpose of providing assistance to low-income elderly residents of the Metropolitan Government for Fiscal Year 2026.
Bill
42. An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to allow Parks to participate in a personalized intervention program that supports healthy weight for children.
Bill
43. An ordinance approving greenway conservation easement agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Riverwalk at Mill Creek Homes, LLC for greenway improvements at 0 Mill Creek Meadow Drive (Parcel No. 095020B00400CO) and 0 Lebanon Pike (Parcel No. 095020B00200CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-056AG-001).
Bill
44. An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Roehrig Court to “Magnolia Shores”. (Proposal Number 2025M-004SR-001).
Bill
45. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing stormwater quality access and drainage easement rights, for property located at 550 Great Circle Road (Proposal Nos. 2025M-165ES-001 and 2025M-173ES-001).
Bill
46. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer force mains, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for three properties located at Stella Drive (unnumbered) and 5754 River Road, also known as Sage Run Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-38 and 24-SL-139 and Proposal No. 2025M-176ES-001).
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Bills on Second Reading
47. 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
48. 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
49. An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government's execution and delivery of a development agreement and ground lease agreement with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation, a campus operations and use agreement, and other documents and agreements relating to the development of a performing arts facility on a portion of the east bank stadium campus.
Bill
50. An ordinance approving greenway conservation easement agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Ingram Industries Inc. for greenway improvements at 4400 Harding Pike (Parcel No. 10315000700) (Proposal No. 2025M-054AG-001).
Bill
51. 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 BMTN OWNER, LLC, for greenway improvements at 4500 Harding Pike (Parcel No. 11603000500) (Proposal No. 2025M-57AG-001).
Bill
52. An ordinance adopting the Geographic Information Systems Street and Alley Centerline Layer, with the recordation of renaming, additions and deletions of acceptances and abandonments as reflected on the Centerline Layer to date, as the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Record for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal Number 2026M-001OT-001).
Bill
53. An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer force mains, fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for two properties located at 4144 Maxwell Road and 4316 Lavergne Couchville Pike, also known as Martin’s Grove, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-54 and 25-SL-123 and Proposal No. 2025M-171ES-001).
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Bills on Third Reading
54. 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
55. 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
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. An ordinance authorizing the renaming of South Street to “King Hollands Avenue”. (Proposal Number 2025M-003SR-001).
Bill
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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
63. 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
64. 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
65. 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
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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
69. 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
70. 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).
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Adjournment

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