Metropolitan Council
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Metropolitan Courthouse
Key Items · 6
RS2026-1961ResolutionAdopted 28-3Reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2033ResolutionAdopted 23-10Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District Budgets.Jacob Kupin
RS2026-2064ResolutionDeferredUrging the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Transportation and the Mayor’s Office to renew and accelerate its commitment to Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate pedestrian fatalities, in response to a sharp increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Nashville and Davidson County in 2026.Jacob Kupin
BL2026-1377BillPassed on 3rd reading 35-2To be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2027Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1378BillPassed on 3rd reading 29-7Establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and declaring the amount required for the annual operating budget of the Urban Services District pursuant to section 6.07 of the Metropolitan Charter.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1381BillPassed on 3rd reading 32-1Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Gulch Central Business Improvement District Budget.Jacob Kupin
Bills Sent to Mayor · 5
BL2026-1328BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1356BillPassed on 3rd readingAmending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify appraisal requirements for certain right-of-way acquisitions made by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for Choose How You Move projects, and to make technical changes..Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1358BillPassed on 3rd readingAmending 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.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1379BillPassed on 3rd readingCreating the positions of Automotive Mechanic 2; Behavioral Health Counselor 2; Equipment Inventory Leader; Equipment Mechanic 2; Fire Arson Investigator 1; Historic Zoning Administrator; HRIS Compliance Tech 2; Police Security Guard Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Cook; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Asst Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Kitchen Supervisor; Pre-Trial Housing Officer; Pre-Trial Housing Officer Supervisor; Pumping Station Superintendent; Security Guard 2; and, Waste Services Administrator.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1382BillPassed on 3rd readingTo amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.Zulfat Suara
Advancing Bills · 18
BL2026-1430BillPassed on 1st readingAmending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital improvements budget.Russ Bradford
BL2026-1431BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.Terry Vo
BL2026-1432BillPassed on 1st readingAmending Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Nashville Entertainment Commission.Joy Styles
BL2026-1434BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to required notice and permission for excavations in the right-of-way.Antoinette Lee
BL2026-1435BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to remove sections authorizing unmetered water connections.Quin Evans-Segall
BL2026-1436BillPassed on 1st readingApproving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education, and PENCIL Foundation (Proposal No. 2026M-004AG-001).Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1437BillPassed on 1st readingRequiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.Jennifer Webb
BL2026-1439BillPassed on 1st readingApproving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Harpeth Overlook Partners, LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500) (Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).Jason Spain
BL2026-1440BillPassed on 1st readingApproving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Whites Creek Landco, LLC, for greenway improvements at 4880 Whites Creek Pike, 4870 Whites Creek Pike, 4860 Whites Creek Pike, and 4840 Whites Creek Pike (Parcels No. 03000027200, 03000027400, 03000027500, and 03000027600, respectively) (Proposal No. 2026M-017AG-001).Joy Smith Kimbrough
BL2026-1441BillPassed on 1st readingApproving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Century Communities of Tennessee, LLC, for greenway improvements at 6419 Holt Road (Parcel No. 18100009400) (Proposal No.2026M-020AG-001).Mike Cortese
BL2026-1442BillPassed on 1st readingApproving amendment two to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.Kyonzte Toombs
BL2026-1443BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Resolution RS2025-1474 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the abandonment and acceptance of new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and include easements, for property located at 5047 John Hagar Road, also known as Kingsley Park Phase 1, Revision 1 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-39 and 23-SL-91 and Proposal No. 2025M-132ES-002).Erin Evans
BL2026-1444BillPassed on 1st readingAuthorizing 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 5047 John Hagar Road and John Hagar Road (unnumbered), also known as Kingsley Park Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 26-WL-17 and 26-SL-54 and Proposal No. 2026M-034ES-001).Erin Evans
BL2026-1445BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District for property located at 2609 West End Avenue, located approximately 197 feet southwest of Natchez Trace, zoned MUG-A (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2005P-035-001).Tom Cash
BL2026-1446BillPassed on 1st readingTo amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).Tom Cash
BL2026-1447BillPassed on 1st readingTo authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1446, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.Tom Cash
BL2026-1393BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing ECG East Bank, LP to construct and install aerial, aboveground, and underground encroachments at 501 South 2nd Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-010EN-001).Jacob Kupin
BL2026-1394BillPassed on 2nd readingAuthorizing 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 property located at 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as Cothern Properties Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-4 and 25-SL-7 and Proposal No. 2026M-028ES-001).John Rutherford
Resolutions · 42
RS2026-2004ResolutionAdoptedAdopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire Departments, effective July 1, 2026.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2005ResolutionAdoptedAdopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board of Health, effective July 1, 2026.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2006ResolutionAdoptedAdopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2026.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2008ResolutionAdoptedApproving an application for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Beer Board, to implement a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center to provide a coordinated, community-based response for individuals experiencing substance-related crises and reduce reliance on emergency departments and incarceration by creating a safe, appropriate diversion option.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2030ResolutionAdoptedApproving Amendment 1 to Contract #6548212 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and National Safety Council to provide teaching materials and student materials for the General Sessions Court Traffic School.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2031ResolutionAdoptedSetting the compensation of the chair and members of the Metropolitan Board of Equalization.Erin Evans
RS2026-2032ResolutionAdoptedTo approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for use of certain real property located at Nashville International Airport in Davidson County, commonly known as the Luton Center (Proposal No. 2026M-023AG-001).Russ Bradford
RS2026-2034ResolutionAdoptedAccepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment for the General Services Department.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2035ResolutionAdoptedAmending Exhibit A of Ordinance No. BL2022-1170 to adjust the Mixed Income PILOT Program.Burkley Allen
RS2026-2036ResolutionAdoptedTo approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Southeast Community Capital Corporation dba Pathway Lending.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2037ResolutionAdoptedApproving the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2025-1524 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2038ResolutionAdoptedApproving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2022-1857 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Be a Helping Hand Foundation.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2039ResolutionAdoptedApproving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2023-2251 between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2040ResolutionAdoptedAppropriating a total of $573,833 from the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Park Center, Inc. for the provision of comprehensive, wraparound recovery support services to individuals with opioid use disorder.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2041ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT) Program to deliver comprehensive care coordination services to eligible families and children.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2042ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance misuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to population needs.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2043ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendment two to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2044ResolutionAdoptedAppropriating a total of $1,718,603 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul USA, Inc., and approving Amendment Number One to a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government and Depaul USA, Inc., for the provision of property management, on-site support, and case management services at Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2045ResolutionAdoptedAppropriating a total of $1,926,099.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2046ResolutionAdoptedAppropriating a total of $2,452,026.00 from the Nashville Public Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating system.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2047ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendment one to a grant contract with Water Walkers for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2048ResolutionAdoptedApproving a license agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the State of Tennessee, acting by and through its Commissioner of Transportation, to construct and maintain a multi-use pedestrian greenway in Davidson County, Tennessee. (Proposal No. 2026M-016AG-001)Clay Capp
RS2026-2049ResolutionAdoptedApproving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to provide cultural event management services.Brandon Taylor
RS2026-2050ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for one part-time position in the Parthenon Museum Store.Brandon Taylor
RS2026-2051ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide seasonal staffing for the Special Work Education and Trails (S.W.E.A.T.) program at Warner Parks.Sandy Ewing
RS2026-2052ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to continue funding staff positions and copier costs.Sandy Ewing
RS2026-2053ResolutionAdoptedAccepting an in-kind grant from the Battle of Franklin Trust to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, to transfer a portrait of Frank McGavock and an inscribed silver spoon to the historical collection at Two Rivers Mansion.Jeff Gregg
RS2026-2054ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2055ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) 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 fund counselor and victim advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2056ResolutionAdoptedAccepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) 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 reduce gun related violence in Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes involving guns.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2057ResolutionAdoptedApproving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant application from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2058ResolutionAdoptedApproving amendment two 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.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2059ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to construct and install an aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-017EN-001).Terry Vo
RS2026-2060ResolutionAdoptedAccepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Rynse, Inc. for car washes and preventative maintenance for heavy duty fleet for the Department of Waste Services.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2061ResolutionAdoptedApproving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Ingersoll Rand Industrial US, Inc. to provide factory authorized products, parts, and services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.Kyonzte Toombs
RS2026-2062ResolutionAdoptedAuthorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 2704 Murfreesboro Pike (MWS Project No. 25-WL-56 and Proposal No. 2025M-193ES-001).Tasha Ellis
RS2026-2063ResolutionAdoptedTo amend Resolution No. RS2025-1346 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Rural Hill Road (unnumbered), also known as Bella Terra, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-70 and 24-SL-231 and Proposal No. 2025M-072ES-002).David Benton
RS2026-2065ResolutionAdoptedHonoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.Tasha Ellis
RS2026-2066ResolutionAdoptedHonoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.Burkley Allen
RS2026-2067ResolutionAdoptedWelcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese American community.Terry Vo
RS2026-2068ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville and Davidson County.Joy Styles
RS2026-2069ResolutionAdoptedRecognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.Jennifer Gamble
Withdrawn · 1
BL2026-1438BillWithdrawnDeclaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.Courtney Johnston
Other · 1
BL2026-1433Bill2nd Reading · Public HearingAmending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards (Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).Joy Styles
Appointments · 9
26-108AppointmentBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 2030.
26-101AppointmentCentral Business Improvement District (CBID) Board
Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 2029.
26-109AppointmentDeferredEmployee Benefit Board
Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
26-106AppointmentWithdrawnSocial Services Commission
Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.
26-110AppointmentWithdrawnSustainability Advisory Committee
Reappointment of Jolyn Mezera for a term expiring March 28, 2028.
26-111AppointmentTourism and Convention Commission
Appointment of Darius McDonald for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
26-103AppointmentApprovedContract and Compliance Board
Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 2028.
26-104AppointmentApprovedHospital Authority
Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 2031.
26-107AppointmentApprovedSocial Services Commission
Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.