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BL2026-1448

Third reading Jul 21

An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville & Davidson County.

Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Courtney Johnston
Courtney Johnston

Primary Sponsor · District 26

Co-Sponsors

Erin EvansErin Evans
Sheri WeinerSheri Weiner
Jacob KupinJacob Kupin
Russ BradfordRuss Bradford
Jordan HuffmanJordan Huffman
Joy StylesJoy Styles
Thom DruffelThom Druffel
Olivia HillOlivia Hill
Bob NashBob Nash
Tasha EllisTasha Ellis
Mike CorteseMike Cortese
Jason SpainJason Spain
John RutherfordJohn Rutherford
David BentonDavid Benton
Sandy EwingSandy Ewing

Vote History

Passed on first reading

—Jun 9, 2026Passed26-1
YesQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenKyonzte ToombsJennifer GambleMike CorteseSean ParkerEmily BenedictJeff EslickErin EvansRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanJeff GreggTerry VoTom CashJacob KupinRollin HortonSheri WeinerThom DruffelBrenda GaddJeff PreptitCourtney JohnstonBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandy EwingJason SpainNoDelishia PorterfieldAbsentZulfat SuaraOlivia HillJoy Smith KimbroughClay CappDeonte HarrellTonya HancockJennifer WebbGinny WelschBrandon TaylorSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordJoy StylesAntoinette Lee

Timeline

Jun 9, 2026

passed on first reading

Roll Call Vote

Jul 7, 2026

passed on second reading

Voice Vote

Jul 21, 2026

Third reading

Attachments

PDFProposed Substitute - BL2026-1448 - Johnston
Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: July 14, 2026

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