Metropolitan Council
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 · 6:30 PM
Metropolitan Courthouse
3 hr 4 min meeting · Public comment 24 min
Featured bills
Closest votes first. Floor time is council debate, not the public hearing.
To amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of Metro, by changing from RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A and IR zonings to RM40-A-NS, OR40-A, MUN-A, MUN-A-NS, MUL-A, and MUL-A-NS zoning for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40 and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard east and west of 61st Avenue North and Linder Industrial Drive, and on the northeast side of 51st Avenue North and Louisiana Avenue, (293.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-047PR-001).
Floor 55 minTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of Metro, by applying an Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40, and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard, between Louisiana Avenue to Linder Industrial Drive, and on the east and west side of 51st Avenue North, zoned RS3.75, RS3.75-A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A, and IR (357.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-002-001).
Floor 11 minAuthorizing Metro, acting by and through the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, to enter into an agreement with Fisk University, to provide improved green stormwater infrastructure through the construction of a green roof (Project No. SWGR 2022086190 and Proposal Number 2025M-026AG-001).
Floor 2 minTo authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-831, a proposed Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40, and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard between Louisiana Avenue to Linder Industrial Drive, and on the east and west side of 51st Avenue North, zoned RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A, and IR (357.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-002-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Amending Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to eliminate the minimum parking requirement for the “Bar or nightclub” use (Proposal No. 2025Z-004TX-001).
Floor 9 minApproving a memorandum of understanding between the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (“TDOSHS”) and Metro by and through the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”), for training participation of TDOSHS personnel in the EMT services provided by the NFD.
Floor 3 minAppropriating a total of $3,500,000 from Metro, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc. for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
Accepting 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 to support activities to protect air quality so that Nashville achieves established ambient air standards.
Floor 19 minIndustrial Development Board Consideration of nominees to fill three vacancies on the Board with terms expiring on August 31, 2031, with an election to be held at the August 19, 2025 Council meeting. - Nancy VanReece nominated by CM Gamble - Laura Yankee nominated by CM Benedict - Natalie Alvarez nominated by CM Allen - David Ware nominated by CM Evans-Segall - Tequila Johnson nominated by CM Porterfield - Derek Lisle nominated by CM Kupin - Bob Braswell nominated by CM Webb
Floor 15 minFull docket
The rest of the night: consent, ceremonial, and everything else. Stars mark the featured bills above.
| File | Type | Action | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS2026-099 | Resolution | Adopted | Commend a high-school team |
| BL2026-400 | Ordinance | Consent | Overtime cleanup |
| BL2026-377 | Ordinance | Passed 28-9 | Personnel amendment |
| RS2026-102 | Resolution | Adopted | Accept a grant |
