Metropolitan Council

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM AM · Metropolitan Courthouse

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Agenda

Roll Call

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:
Call to Order

The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Courthouse.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was offered by Pastor Felicia Smith of The Living Word Community Church. The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting on December 16, 2025 were approved.
Appointees and Nominees
26-001 Civil Service Commission Appointment of Quan Poole for a term expiring March 31, 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.
26-002 Greenway and Open Space Commission Reappointment of Morey Hill for a term expiring February 11, 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.
26-003 Transportation Licensing Commission Reappointment of Ann Butterworth for a term expiring January 31, 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.
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Confirmations
25-123 Arts Commission Reappointment of Campbell West for a term expiring February 24, 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 voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Rutherford and Styles voting No, and Council Members Kimbrough, Gamble, Evans and Welsch abstaining.
25-124 Arts Commission Reappointment of Mayra Yu for a term expiring February 24, 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.
25-125 Auditorium Commission Appointment of Mia Vickers for a term expiring June 30, 2027.
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.
25-126 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Matthew Cushing for a term expiring February 16, 2028.
Appointment
Action: approved

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
25-127 Davidson County Historian Appointment of Dr. Learotha Williams, Jr. for a term expiring December 16, 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.
25-129 Procurement Standards Board Appointment of Rahim Buford for a term expiring October 4, 2028.
Appointment
Action: approved

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.
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 9.3 Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 9.3 - Introduction of Legislation
Rule Amendment
Action: adopted Passed

Council Member Evans-Segall moved that the Rule Amendment be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
Resolutions on Public Hearing
RS2026-1719 A resolution exempting 1824 Kitchen + Kocktails, located at 1824 Jefferson Street 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 Taylor 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 citizens were heard in favor of the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Taylor moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2026-1733 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of fifteen video cameras.
Resolution
Action: failed Failed

Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:
Bills on Public Hearing
BL2025-703 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 4301 Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS and located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001).
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Gadd moved to defer the bill to the April 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-704 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-703, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to include property located at 4301 Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS and located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres) (Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Gadd moved to defer the bill to the April 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1072 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit and regulate sandwich board signs (Proposal No. 2025Z-013TX-001).
Bill
Action: withdrawn

Council Member Huffman withdrew the bill.
BL2025-1100 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 1435 Meridian Street, at the corner of Meridian Street and Gatewood Ave and located within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-024PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Parker 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 Parker 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.
BL2025-1116 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: substituted

The bill was approved with a substitute by the Planning Commission. Council Member Allen 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 Allen moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
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 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.
BL2025-1133 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 second reading

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.
BL2025-1143 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 second reading Passed

Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1144 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 second reading

Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1145 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: withdrawn

Council Member Kimbrough withdrew the bill.
BL2025-1147 An ordinance amending certain access management sections of Chapters 13.12 and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement the Access Management Manual, which compiles regulations and guidelines for access from private property to the public rights-of-way to modernize the development review process and make streets safer for all modes of transportation (Proposal No. 2025Z-014TX-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1161 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to SP zoning for properties located at 3208, 3210, 3212, and 3218 Glencliff Road, at the northeast corner of Glencliff Road and Antioch Pike (6.88 acres),to permit 80 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-052-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Eslick and Johnston voting No and Council Members Toombs, Hancock, Weiner, Nash, Ellis, Styles, and Ewing abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1162 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1161, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 3208, 3210, 3212, and 3218 Glencliff Road, at the northeast corner of Glencliff Road and Antioch Pike (6.88 acres), to permit 80 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-052-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Eslick and Johnston voting No and Council Members Toombs, Hancock, Weiner, Nash, Ellis, Styles, and Ewing abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1163 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R8 to SP zoning for properties located at 2130, 2132A, 2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140 and 2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3005A, 3005B, 3007 and 3009 Cliff Drive, at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Pike and Cliff Drive (5.29 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-048-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1164 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1163, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 2130, 2132A, 2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140 and 2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3005A, 3005B, 3007 and 3009 Cliff Drive, at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Pike and Cliff Drive (5.29 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-048-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1165 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 708 26th Avenue North, approximately 205 feet north of Clifton Avenue (0.18 acres), and located within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-095PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1166 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 114 Rose Street, approximately 160 feet east of Foster Avenue (0.34 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-082PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1167 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 IWD to MUG-NS zoning for properties located at 220, 230 and 240 Great Circle Road, located approximately 428 feet north of Vantage Way (15.07 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-090PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1168 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 Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to various properties located on Buchanan Street between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65 (15.78 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026CCO-001-001).
Bill
Action: deferred Passed

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be deferred to the March 3, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1169 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 Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to various properties located on Buchanan Street between 24th Ave N and 21st Ave North (5.61 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026CCO-002-001).
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be deferred to the March 3, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1170 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 CS to R6-A zoning for the property located at 322 Lutie Street, approximately 235 feet east of Nolensville Pike (0.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-091PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1171 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 IWD zoning for property located at Haynie Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 369 feet west of Brick Church Pike (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-094PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1172 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 3417 Springbrook Drive, approximately 392 feet north of Woodmont Boulevard (0.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-099PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Preptit 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 Preptit 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.
BL2025-1173 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 308 Peachtree Street, located approximately 212 feet west of Burbank Avenue (0.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-092PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1174 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 RS10 zoning for various properties along Lathan Court, located south of Young Lane and north of the Cumberland River (3.7 acres), and within the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-105PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1175 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 Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay District to various properties located north of Shackleford Road, west of Belmont Boulevard, east of Oriole Place and south of Glen Echo Road, zoned RS10 and R10 (38 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026NHC-001-001).
Bill
Action: deferred Passed

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Preptit moved that the bill be deferred to the May 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1176 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1175, a proposed Conservation Zoning Overlay District for various properties located north of Shackleford Road, west of Belmont Boulevard, east of Oriole Place and south of Glen Echo Road, zoned RS10 and R10 (38 acres), of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026NHC-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: deferred

The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Preptit moved that the bill be deferred to the May 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1177 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 to RM9-A-NS zoning for property located at 308 Polk Avenue, located on the corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue (0.39 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-098PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1178 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 and changing from AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 7435 Old Hickory Boulevard, located approximately 632 feet west of Blevins Road (34.74 acres), to permit a mixed use development with 208,000 square feet of non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-014-003).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading as amended Passed

Council Member Gamble requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble 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 Gamble moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1179 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1178, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 7435 Old Hickory Boulevard, located approximately 632 feet west of Blevins Road (34.74 acres), to permit a mixed-use development with 208,000 square feet of non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2016SP-014-003). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Gamble requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1180 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 14768 Old Hickory Blvd, approximately 3,275 ft south of Bell Rd, (20.24 acres), to permit 135 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-036-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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.
BL2025-1181 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1180, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 14768 Old Hickory Blvd, approximately 3,275 feet south of Bell Road, (20.24 acres), to permit 135 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-036-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

Council Member Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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.
BL2025-1182 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 CN, MUL, and AR2A to SP zoning for properties located at 9320, 9323, 9315 Highway 100, Highway 100 (unnumbered), and a portion of 8540 Old Harding Pike, located at the northwest and southwest intersection of Old Harding Pike and Highway 100 (2.89 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-038-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Spain requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Spain moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1183 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1182, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 9320, 9323, 9315 Highway 100, Highway 100 (unnumbered), and a portion of 8540 Old Harding Pike, located at the northwest and southwest intersection of Old Harding Pike and Highway 100 (2.89 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-038-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Spain requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Spain moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1184 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 OR20 and MUL to SP zoning district for properties located at 3055 Lebanon Pike and Lebanon Pike (unnumbered), approximately 305 feet west of Jackson Downs Boulevard (21.73 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-041-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Huffman 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 Huffman 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.
BL2025-1185 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1184, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 3055 Lebanon Pike and Lebanon Pike (unnumbered), approximately 305 feet west of Jackson Downs Boulevard (21.73 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-041-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Huffman 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 Huffman 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.
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BL2025-1186 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 OR20 to SP zoning for property located at 919 C Gallatin Avenue, approximately 160 feet north of Petway Avenue (0.86 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-047-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

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. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2025-1187 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 OR20 to MUL-A-NS zoning for property located at 3827 Cleghorn Avenue, located approximately 490 feet north of Abbott Martin Road (0.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-085PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

Council Member Ewing 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 Ewing moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
Consent Agenda

Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2025-1689. The bills on second reading consent begin with BL2025-1189. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1157.
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Resolutions
RS2024-559 A resolution providing amendments to the Charter of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in accordance with Article 19, Section 19.01 thereof, and setting forth a brief description of each amendment to be placed upon the ballot.
Resolution
Action: deferred indefinitely Passed

Council Member Weiner moved that the resolution be deferred indefinitely, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
RS2025-1659 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
Action: withdrawn

Council Member Toombs withdrew the resolution.
RS2025-1689 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
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
RS2025-1712 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
Action: deferred

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.
RS2026-1720 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.
RS2026-1721 A resolution approving amendment one to the Economic Impact Plan for the Rivergate Mall Economic Development Project.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2026-1722 A resolution accepting a grant through a collaboration agreement with the Martha O’Bryan Center to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, related to the collaborative’s Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative Implementation Grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2026-1723 A resolution to approve the First Amendment to the contract for purchase of insurance services approved by RS2021-1086 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Finance Department and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2026-1724 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the claims of Sasha Palmer against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $42,500.00, with said amount to be paid from the Judgments and Losses Fund.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2026-1725 A resolution confirming the compliance and review by the Metropolitan Government of its financial policies and authorizing the application submittal for the Financial Excellence Award of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
RS2026-1726 A resolution to approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Joslin Sign and Maintenance Company, Inc. for the real property located at 630 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, for parking purposes. (Proposal No 2025M-063AG-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2026-1727 A resolution accepting a grant from Jennifer McMurray to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for the Pet Pantry Program.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2026-1728 A resolution approving amendment one to a Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement workforce strategies to build organizational resilience, promote employee well-being, and enhance workforce performance while focusing on building healthier communities.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2026-1729 A resolution approving amendment two 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

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
RS2026-1730 A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding entered into by and between the Metropolitan Sports Authority ("Sports Authority") and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD"), for the purchasing and deployment of Meridian Barriers.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Kimbrough.
RS2026-1731 A resolution accepting 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. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Kimbrough.
RS2026-1732 A resolution approving amendment three to a Hot Spot Violent Crime Intervention Fund (VCIF) Targeted Community Crime Reduction Project (TCCRP) grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide support to local law enforcement in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to combat violent crime.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2026-1734 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2026-1735 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Huffman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2026-1736 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a tactical support post.
Resolution
Action: adopted Passed

Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
RS2026-1737 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the personal injury and loss of consortium claims of Nathan Mayo and Felicia Mayo against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $450,000.00, 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.
RS2026-1738 A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation (“NDOT”), for the maintenance of safety improvements to various signalized intersections located within Nashville and Davidson County. Federal Project No. HSIP-1900(4); State Project No. 19SVAR-F3-002; PIN: 136101.00; Proposal No. 2025M-062AG-001.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1739 A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation (“TDOT”), and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT”), for the repair of existing pavement failures and resurfacing of 2.58 miles of Tusculum Road; State Project No. 19SAR1-S8-021, PIN: 136791.00. (Proposal No. 2025M-061AG-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
64. A resolution approving amendment one to 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
RS2026-1741 A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Walk Bike Nashville, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, for the provision of education, engagement, and event coordination services in connection with Metro’s Vision Zero Implementation Plan, NDOT’s Safe Routes to School program, and Metro’s multimodal plans and projects.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1742 A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Temple, Inc., to provide Carmanah traffic control devices, products, equipment, and parts, at a 10% discount.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1743 A resolution approving an in-kind donation of project labor, equipment rentals, site work and installation materials, travel, and supplies from the Cumberland River Compact to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to support the depave project at the Fisk-Jubilee Bridge parking lot.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1744 A resolution authorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder 2, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 440 Chestnut Street (Proposal No. 2025M-021EN-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1745 A resolution authorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder, LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 1210 Martin Street. (Proposal No. 2025M-020EN-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1746 A resolution accepting 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.
RS2026-1747 A resolution approving the donation of foam packaging collection, densifying, and repurposing equipment and materials from Foam Cycle LLC to the Department of Waste Services.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1748 A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Crawford Electric Supply Co., LLC to provide Allen Bradley/Rockwell products, parts and service 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.
RS2026-1749 A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and 600 Southgate Properties LLC, to provide public water service improvements for 600 Southgate Properties’ proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS Project No. 23-WL-0046 and Proposal No. 2025M-064AG-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and Finance Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1750 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2024-359 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, and to update Map and Parcel information, for property located at now Milson Lane (unnumbered), also known as Carothers Crossing Phase 10 Section 2A, Rev. 1, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-09 and 24-SL-21 and Proposal No. 2024M-052ES-002).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1751 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon an existing public water main and fire hydrant assemblies, and to accept new public water mains, fire hydrant assemblies and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 1717 Hayes Street, also known as VOCE, (MWS Project Nos. 21-WL-36 and 21-SL-84 and Proposal No. 2025M-182ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1752 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon an existing public water main, and to accept a new public water main, for 19 properties located at 388 Ewing Drive, also known as Ewing Villas, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-83 and Proposal No. 2025M-178ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1753 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2024-358 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of public water and sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, and to update Map and Parcel information, for property now located at Goswell Drive (unnumbered), also known as Carothers Crossing Phase 5B, Rev. 1, (MWS Project Nos. 21-WL-110 and 21-SL-265 and Proposal No. 2024M-048ES-002).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1754 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sewer mains and sanitary sewer manholes, for three properties located at Sugar Mill Road (unnumbered), 2335 Rocky Fork Road and 7356 Nolensville Road in Williamson County, also known as Greenbrook South Revision 2, (MWS Project No.19-SL-257 and Proposal No. 2025M-187ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1755 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 1013 C Summit Avenue, (MWS Project No. 25-SL-188 and Proposal No. 2025M-180ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1756 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-1109 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of 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-002).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1757 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 300 Rains Avenue, also known as Fairgrounds Wingrove Street Intersection (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-60 and 25-SL-136 and Proposal No. 2025M-181ES-001).
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
RS2026-1758 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the property damage claim of Ludlow Flats Unit Owners/O.I.C. Ludlow Flats Amended against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $82,954.90, 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.
RS2026-1759 A resolution directing the Metropolitan Council Office to develop scenarios and recommendations for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Charter regarding the size, structure, compensation, and support resources of the Metropolitan Council, in anticipation of a judicial ruling that may require a reduction in Council membership.
Resolution
Action: withdrawn

The resolution was disapproved by the Charter Revision Committee. Council Member Benedict withdrew the resolution.
RS2026-1760 A resolution honoring the life of acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Cropper.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2026-1761 A resolution requesting that the Tennessee General Assembly authorize the honorary naming of a portion of Nolensville Pike as “Commander Anthony McClain Memorial Highway.”
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
86. A resolution honoring the service of Mina Johnson, the outgoing President of Sister Cities of Nashville.
Resolution
RS2026-1763 A resolution recognizing Vanderbilt University football team for its historic 10-win season.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
RS2026-1764 A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Dry January USA Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.
89. A resolution honoring the 90th anniversary of John Early Museum Magnet Middle School.
Resolution
Bills on Introduction and First Reading
BL2026-1195 An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to remove the “bar or night club” use from being permitted within the shopping center zoning districts (Proposal No. 2026Z-003TX-001).
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Council Member Styles moved to pass the bill on first reading and to defer the second reading of the bill to the April 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
BL2026-1196 An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government and Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc. for the relocation of a natural gas pipeline on the existing Nissan Stadium campus. (Proposal No. 2026M-001AG-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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1197 An ordinance approving a host city agreement between the Metropolitan Government and the Japan Football Association.
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.
BL2026-1198 An ordinance approving a revocable license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Human Resources, and Operation Stand Down Tennessee for the use of office space. (Proposal No. 2025M-023AG-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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2026-1199 An ordinance to approve an affiliation agreement by and between Liberty University, LLC (“Liberty”) and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Office of Family Safety, to provide field work experience for students enrolled in Liberty University social work programs.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2026-1200 An ordinance authorizing the granting of an overhead and underground easement to the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County on certain property owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Parcel Nos. 09302006800 and 09302008700) (Proposal No. 2025M-066AG-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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1201 An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Chiqui Cafe, LLC for use of 357 square feet of café space located at 3021 Lealand Lane (Parcel No. 11805003000 )(Proposal No. 2025M-048AG-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 and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
BL2026-1202 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 Main Street Land Trust for greenway improvements at 0 Bethwood Drive, 2539 Allenwood Drive, 2543 Allenwood Drive (Parcel Nos. 07200008700, 07201001400, and 07201011600) (Proposal No. 2025M-058AG-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.
BL2026-1203 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 Domain Timberlake Multistate 2, LLC; C/O Clayton Properties Group, Inc., for greenway improvements at 1032 Bear Run, 409 Misty Creek Court, and 0 Nature Trail Way (Parcel Nos. 032160B90500CO, 032160B90600CO, and 032160B90700CO) (Proposal No. 2025M-059AG-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.
BL2026-1204 An ordinance amending Substitute Ordinance No. BL2021-742 to allow the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to waive requirements for the completion of specific improvements before approval of the acceptance of a parcel of property at Brick Church Pike.
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 Budget and Finance Committee.
BL2026-1205 An ordinance approving a master services agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Care.com, Inc., to provide a digital resource for Eligible Individuals to connect with a network of individual and corporate care providers and access online content.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
BL2026-1206 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Fairpointe Planning, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1207 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Gresham Smith and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1208 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between GRW Engineers, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1209 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between H.W. Lochner, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1210 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between HDR Engineering, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1211 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Lose & Associates, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1212 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Neel-Schaffer, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1213 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1214 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Orchards, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. dba OHM Advisors and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1215 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Parsons Transportation Group, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1216 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Borra, Himakara Gupta dba Borra Consulting and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1217 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between CDM Smith 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1218 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Collier Engineering Co., 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1219 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Consor North America 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1220 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1221 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between AECOM Technical Services, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1222 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Alfred Benesch & Company and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1223 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Alta Planning + Design, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1224 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Arcadis US 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1225 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Barge Design 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1226 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Jacobs Engineering Group, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1227 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1228 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between KCI Technologies, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1229 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Kimley-Horn and Associates, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1230 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services between Lamar Dunn & Associates, Inc. dba LDA Engineering and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1231 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between RAGAN-SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC and the Metropolitan Government of 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 Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1232 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between SMITH SECKMAN REID, 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1233 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1234 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between VOLKERT 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1235 An ordinance approving a contract for technical and engineering services for between WSP USA 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 and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1236 An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Alley #569 to “Clowder Alley” and Alley #535 to “Catamount Alley”. (Proposal Number 2025M-005SR-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.
BL2026-1237 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Alley #1907 right-of-way from Drake Avenue to Alley #1906. (Proposal Number 2025M-006AB-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.
BL2026-1238 An ordinance authorizing 616 Ewing Partners to construct, install and maintain underground, aboveground, and aerial encroachments at 616 Ewing Avenue (Proposal No. 2025M-018EN-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.
BL2026-1239 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public utility and drainage easement rights, for property located at 3801 Cleghorn Avenue (Proposal Nos. 2025M-188ES-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.
BL2026-1240 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer manhole, and to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes, wetwell modifications and easements, for three properties located at 1686 Reynolds Road, Reynolds Road (unnumbered) and 600 Airpark Commerce Drive, also known as Reynolds Road Industrial Development (MWS Project No. 25-SL-173 and Proposal No. 2025M-177ES-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.
BL2026-1241 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for six properties located at Gray Street and Martin Street, also known as Martin and Gray Townhomes (MWS Project No. 25-SL-158 and Proposal No. 2025M-179ES-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.
BL2026-1242 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and associated easements, for property located at 1212 Baptist World Center Drive, (MWS Project No. 25-SL-146 and Proposal No. 2025M-184ES-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.
BL2026-1243 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water and sanitary sewer main, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes, the replacement of sanitary sewer manhole, the relocation of fire hydrant assemblies and easements, for property located at 2415 Vanderbilt Place, also known as Vanderbilt University - CUI Phase A & B, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-14 and 25-SL-36; and Proposal No. 2025M-161ES-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.
BL2026-1244 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 3124 Murfreesboro Pike and 3201 Hamilton Church Road, also known as Antioch 15 Phase 1, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-46 and 25-SL-110 and Proposal No. 2025M-183ES-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.
BL2026-1245 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for two properties located at 3620 and 3628 Anderson Road (MWS Project No. 25-SL-122 and Proposal No. 2025M-189ES-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.
BL2026-1246 An ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Water System Settlement Funds from DuPont to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
Bill
Action: passed on first reading

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2026-1247 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 the properties located at 1905 and 1907 Ashton Avenue, approximately 337 feet south of John Mallette Drive (0.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-087PR-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.
BL2026-1248 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 IWD and RM20-A-NS to SP zoning for properties located at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1300 and 1312 Martin Street, and 548 Hamilton Avenue, at the northeastern corner of Martin Street and Hamilton Avenue (4.03 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-005-001).
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.
BL2026-1249 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1248, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 513 and 525 Merritt Avenue, 1300 and 1312 Martin Street, and 548 Hamilton Avenue, at the northeastern corner of Martin Street and Hamilton Avenue (4.03 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood-Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-005-001). 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.
BL2026-1250 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 OL to MUL-A-NS zoning for property located at 408 Donelson Pike, approximately 140 feet south of Lakeland Drive (0.67 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-081PR-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.
BL2026-1251 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 RS10 zoning for various properties located along Rolland Road, east of Wilson Boulevard and west of Carden Avenue (2.4 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-005PR-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.
BL2026-1252 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 1704 River Drive, located approximately 280 feet west of River Court (0.98 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-096PR-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.
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Bills on Second Reading
148. 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
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: withdrawn

Council Member Toombs withdrew the bill.
BL2025-1087 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 to RM9-NS zoning for property located at Old Hickory Boulevard (unnumbered), approximately 249 feet east of Farris Avenue (1.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-064PR-001).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading Passed

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.
BL2025-1115 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 second reading as amended Passed

Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Vo moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Vo offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
BL2025-1188 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
Action: deferred

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
BL2025-1189 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
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.
BL2025-1190 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
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
BL2025-1191 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
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.
BL2025-1192 An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Roehrig Court to “Magnolia Shores”. (Proposal Number 2025M-004SR-001).
Bill
Action: deferred Passed

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
BL2025-1193 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
Action: passed on second reading

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
BL2025-1194 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).
Bill
Action: passed on second reading

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

Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce an amendment on third reading. Without objection, Council Member Benedict offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Welsch.
BL2025-1150 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
Action: passed on third reading Passed

Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
BL2025-1157 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
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1158 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
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1159 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
Action: passed on third reading
BL2025-1160 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).
Bill
Action: passed on third reading
Adjournment

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
Resolutions on Public Hearing (continued)
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Without objection, the following Bills on Public Hearing were taken out of order for the purpose of deferral: BL2025-1168, BL2025-1169. BL2025-1175, and BL2025-1176.
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 second reading

Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
RS2026-1765 A resolution honoring the 90th anniversary of John Early Museum Magnet Middle School.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Suara moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2026-1740 A resolution approving amendment one to 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 Passed

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Welsch moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2026-1762 A resolution honoring the service of Mina Johnson, the outgoing President of Sister Cities of Nashville.
Resolution
Action: adopted

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Allen moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
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: passed on second reading Passed

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Eslick and Benton voting No and Council Members Kimbrough and Webb abstaining.
RS2026-1733 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of fifteen video cameras.
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 Toombs 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the resolution. The President declared the public hearing closed.Council Member Toombs moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was properly seconded. 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.
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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 (36): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
RS2026-1735 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a mobile command post
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 Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. 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.
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RS2026-1734 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle.
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 Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. 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.
RS2026-1736 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Inc., to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to assist with the purchase of a tactical support post.
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 Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. 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.
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