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Metropolitan Council (Nashville) minutes — May 7, 2026: appointments, zoning actions, consent agenda approvals, and mayor’s budget priorities
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The Metropolitan Council met in special session on May 7, 2026. Council confirmed multiple board and commission appointments (including Nick Cavin to the Health & Educational Facilities Board and several Midtown MBID directors), approved a broad Consent Agenda covering housing, infrastructure, public health and safety grants, and water/sewer projects, advanced numerous zoning and specific-plan ordinances to the Planning & Zoning Committee, and adopted the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission FY27 operating support criteria. The Mayor’s message accompanied the minutes, proposing a 22% cut to the local option grocery tax, a $69 million investment in the Unified Housing Strategy, continued funding for the employee pay plan, and reporting on the 2026 Series D bond refinancing.
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- Elected/confirmed Nick Cavin to the Health & Educational Facilities Board (26-067).
- Confirmed multiple appointments and reappointments by unanimous vote, including Jon Michael (Action Commission), Dr. Michelle Steele (Parks & Recreation Board reappointment), Cesar Castro (Sustainability Advisory Committee reappointment), Laura Donahue (Sustainability Advisory Committee appointment), and David Kleinfelter (Short Term Rental Appeals Board).
- Approved Consent Agenda items including: a Barnes Fund grant up to $1,000,000 for affordable housing (RS2026-1934); a PILOT agreement authorization for Belmont Village Apartments (RS2026-1933); $400,000 appropriation to Safe Haven Family Shelter for emergency family shelter (RS2026-1936); ImageTrend contract amendment for EMS/Fire data software (RS2026-1939); and acceptance of an EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant (RS2026-1945).
- Authorized Metro to enter or approve multiple water/sewer and utility participation agreements, acceptances, and project easements for numerous MWS projects (RS2026-1946, RS2026-1948 through RS2026-1953, etc.).
- Approved preliminary engineering agreement with CSX and NDOT for proposed bridge repairs over rail at multiple locations (RS2026-1943).
- Adopted operating support and Thrive grant criteria for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission for FY2027 (RS2026-1931) — passed by roll call (27 yes, 5 no).
- Advanced numerous zoning and land-use bills on second reading (multiple BL numbers listed) and passed an ordinance on third reading related to sandwich board signs (BL2026-1255); several specific-plan and multi-family rezonings were referred to Planning & Zoning.
- Deferred or re-referred several items per committee recommendations, including rule amendment under Rule 46 and certain appointments pending further committee consideration (multiple item numbers noted).
- Acknowledged the Mayor’s budget message: proposed 22% local grocery sales tax reduction, $69M for Unified Housing Strategy, full funding of year two of employee pay plan, and disclosure of 2026 Series D bond refinancing ($556,660,000) with ~$18.8M NPV savings.
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Metropolitan Council
May 7, 2026, 12:00 AMMetropolitan Courthousescheduled
Special Meeting - Rule 46.1
Agenda
- Announcements and Presentations - 6:00 p.m.
- Call to Order
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- Message From The Mayor
- Approval of Minutes
- Elections
- Health and Educational Facilities Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 2026 Council meeting. · Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp
- Appointees and Nominees
- Airport Authority Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
- Airport Authority Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.
- East Bank Development Authority Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026. · Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.
- Farmers Market Board Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 2031.
- Historic Zoning Commission Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
- Property Standards and Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin. · Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.
- Short Term Rental Appeals Board Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council meeting. · Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs. · Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
- Tourism and Convention Commission Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.
- Confirmations
- Action Commission Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 2028.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Julia Baker for a 2-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Charly Couture for a 1-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.
- Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.
- Parks and Recreation Board Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 2031.
- Short Term Rental Appeals Board Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 2030.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- Sustainability Advisory Committee Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 2028.
- Nominations
- Transportation Licensing Commission Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms expiring on April 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the June 2, 2026 Council meeting. · Erica Penley nominated by CM Spain/CM Preptit · Jalilah Haqq nominated by CM Toombs · Annie Klaver nominated by CM Kupin
- 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.
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- Rules of Procedure
- Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling
- Bills on Public Hearing
- 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).
- 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.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require district council member notice of unenforceable conditions associated with approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development plans (Proposal No. 2026Z-007TX-001).
- An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses (Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).
- An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).
- An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to clarify the entitlements of properties which are adjacent or within rail corridors within 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-004TX-001).
- 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 a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on properties located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards Way, at the terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located within a Planned Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1337, an amendment to a portion of a Planned Unit Development located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards Way, at the terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located within a Planned Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 a Specific Plan for properties located at 915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline Memorial Court, (21.95 acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units, zoned SP, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1339, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline Memorial Court, (21.95 acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units, zoned SP, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 1703 River Drive, located approximately 275 feet east of Hydes Ferry Road (0.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-086PR-001).
- 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 RS80 and RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1342, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 MUN-A-NS zoning for properties located at 1304 and 1306 Jones Avenue, located approximately 191 feet north of Douglas Avenue (0.21 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-016PR-001).
- 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 SP zoning for property located at 3854 Abernathy Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike (8.48 acres), to permit 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-003-001).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1345, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 3854 Abernathy Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike (8.48 acres) to permit 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-003-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 a Specific Plan for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1347, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 cancelling a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District located at 5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway (2.02 acres), zoned R10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 95P-004-003).
- 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 R10 to SP zoning for property located at 5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway (2.02 acres), to permit 18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-014-001).
- An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1350, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway (2.02 acres), to permit 18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-014-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
- 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 CL and RS7.5 to MUL-A-NS zoning for properties located at 2400, 2402 and 2404 Brick Church Pike, at the northwest corner between Avondale Circle and Brick Church Pike (0.95 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-019PR-001).
- 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 2318 Foster Avenue, located approximately 134 feet north of Peachtree Street (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-020PR-001).
- 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 IG to SP zoning for property located 100 Taylor Street approximately 194 feet east of 2nd Avenue North (1.32 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-010-001).
- Consent Agenda
- Resolutions
- A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with For The Record, Ltd. for courtroom audio and visual equipment, service and storage for the State Trial Courts.
- A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.
- A resolution amending Resolution No. RS2025-1137 to extend the special session of the Metropolitan Board of Equalization for Tax Year 2025.
- A resolution calling the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization into regular session beginning June 1, 2026, and special session beginning June 29, 2026.
- A resolution approving the appointment of hearing officers by the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization to conduct preliminary hearings and to make investigations regarding complaints before the Board.
- A resolution to approve the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for fiscal year 2027 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.
- A resolution approving an application for an African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to complete a study of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee’s historical African American cemeteries.
- A Resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to negotiate and enter into a PILOT Agreement and accept payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to a multi-family housing project located at 1429 12th Avenue S. known as Belmont Village Apartments.
- A resolution authorizing a grant not exceeding $1,000,000 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to fund a previously expired grant to Inspiritus, Inc., for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing.
- A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Hustler Turf Equipment, Inc. for grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment for both the Metropolitan Parks Department and the General Services Department.
- A resolution appropriating a total of $400,000 to Safe Haven Family Shelter and approving Amendment Number Two to a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and Safe Haven Family Shelter, to increase the grant amount and extend the grant term to provide hotel rooms across the Nashville area for emergency alternative shelter for families with minor children.
- A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, to provide nutrition services to eligible seniors and transportation services for the elderly who are unable to drive or have no other means of transportation.
- A resolution approving amendment three to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.
- A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and ImageTrend, LLC to provide EMS and Fire Department data collection and reporting software.
- A resolution approving the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Signature Center, L.P. for office space for the Police Advocacy Support Services (“PASS”) Program (Proposal No. 2026M-011AG-001).
- A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc., for workforce management software for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
- A resolution approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, for specialized training and equipment to ensure personnel maintain needed certifications for criminal investigation and crime reduction initiatives.
- A resolution approving a preliminary engineering agreement between CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), a Virginia corporation with its principal place of business in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to facilitate the development of proposed bridge repairs over CSXT rail at Cleveland Street, Hamilton Avenue, Myatt Drive, and Sidco Drive. (Proposal No. 2026M-013AG-001).
- A resolution approving a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health, (“REACH”), grant application from the Tennessee Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation, to advance health equity through meaningful community engagement initiatives such as the Open Streets Program in areas with predominantly racial or ethnic minority populations.
- A resolution accepting a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to fund the first phase of a multi-phase plan to invest in collection infrastructure and specialized equipment.
- 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 Legacy South Builders, LLC, to provide public sanitary Sewer service improvements for Legacy South Builders’ proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS Project No. 25-SL-120 and Proposal No. 2026M-008AG-001).
- A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise option agreements for the purchase of three flood-prone properties, located at 230 Harrington Avenue, 3227 West Hamilton Avenue and 3905 Tucker Road, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2026M-002PR-001).
- A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-1141 to authorize The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the acceptance of sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, and to update Map and Parcel information, for now two properties located at 3533 B Dickerson Pike and 550 Dusky Drive, (MWS Project No. 24-SL-242 and Proposal No. 2025M-168ES-002).
- A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 611 Cowan Street, also known as 611 Cowan Hotel (MWS Project No. 26-WL-11 and Proposal No. 2026M-022ES-001).
- A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main, for property located at Old Hickory Blvd (unnumbered), also known as Christ Church (MWS Project No. 25-SL-219 and Proposal No. 2026M-019ES-001).
- A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force mains, for two properties located at 9861 Split Log Road and 1565 Sunset Road in Williamson County, also known as 9861 Split Log Road Sewer Extension (MWS Project No. 25-SL-85 and Proposal No. 2026M-018ES-001).
- A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 616 Ewing Avenue, also known as Nashville Hotel (MWS Project No. 26-SL-10 and Proposal No. 2026M-023ES-001).
- A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 501 South 2nd Street, also known as East Bank Flats (MWS Project No. 25-SL-201 and Proposal No. 2026M-024ES-001).
- A resolution expressing a lack of confidence in the performance and leadership of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for its failures during Winter Storm Fern.
- A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee Bridge Area Revitalization.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson County.
- Bills on Introduction and First Reading
- 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 the Nashville Steam Preservation Society to donate and transfer a non-permanent structure that is currently located in Centennial Park.
- An ordinance approving a temporary license agreement related to construction of a Stones River - Opry Mills greenway connector trail.
- An ordinance approving a License and Lease Agreement between by and between Nashville Riverboats, LLC (“NRB”) and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metro Nashville Police Department and Nashville Fire Department (“Metro”) for use of a commercial boat dock.
- An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and Vanderbilt University, acting through its Police Department, a component of Vanderbilt University Public Safety (“Vanderbilt PD”), to establish a training partnership between the agencies.
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation and acceptance, for two properties located at 6937 Nolensville Road and Rocky Fork Road (unnumbered) in Brentwood Tennessee, for the Nolensville Trunk Sewer Project (Project No. 25-SC-0020 and Proposal No. 2026M-006ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, and to accept new sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 1205 and 1223 Third Avenue North, also known as 3rd and Madison Townhomes Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-47 and 25-SL-111 and Proposal No. 2026M-030ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 508 B Southgate Avenue, also known as 508 and 510 Southgate (MWS Project No. 24-SL-207 and Proposal No. 2026M-029ES-001).
- 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 property located at 401C Friendship Drive, also known as Kings Lane SP (MWS Project No. 25-WL-92 and 25-SL-237 and Proposal No. 2026M-025ES-001).
- An ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Water System Settlement Funds from Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard, Inc. to the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
- Bills on Second Reading
- An ordinance amending Section 2.04.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Metropolitan Council Office.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify appraisal requirements for certain real estate acquisitions made by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for Choose How You Move projects.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Department of Law.
- 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.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 13.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Law relative to removals of obstructions in the right-of-way.
- An ordinance requiring an annual review and an annual presentation to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council from all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities offering tax abatement incentives.
- An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the time period beginning at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. on June 3, 2026, and ending at midnight (12:00) on June 8, 2026, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 CMA Fest and related activities and events.
- An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hessel Properties, GP for use of 74,374 square feet of office space located at 1283 Murfreesboro Pike (Parcel No. 12000015500)(Proposal No.2026M-015AG-001).
- An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of a portion of Alley #2076, Alley #2077, Alley #2078, and Stanley Street right-of-way. (Proposal Number 2026M-002AB-001).
- 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 associated easements, for two properties located at 3124 Murfreesboro Pike and 3201 Hamilton Church Road, also known as Antioch 15 Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-45 & 25-SL-109 and Proposal No. 2026M-021ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 110 Tune Airport Drive, also known as Atlantic Aviation JWN Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-84 and 25-SL-210 and Proposal No. 2026M-027ES-001).
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- Bills on Third Reading
- An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, related to sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way.
- An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
- An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Nashville Leased Housing Associates III, Limited Partnership, to provide enhanced pedestrian signaling for Nashville Leased Housing Associates III’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Proposal No. 2025M-034AG-001).
- An ordinance authorizing Riverwalk Nashville Homeowners Association, Inc. to construct and install aerial and underground encroachments at 6161 Rivervalley Drive. (Proposal No. 2025M-023EN-001).
- An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of a portion of Newsom Station Road right-of-way between Newsom Station Road and Interstate I-40. (Proposal Number 2026M-001AB-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Townes Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for two properties located at 178 and 182 Townes Drive. (Project No. 26-SWC-192 and Proposal No. 2026M-016ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Kenwood Drive Stormwater Improvement Project for six properties located on Kenwood Drive, Winding Way and Eastdale Avenue (Project No. 26-SWC-181 and Proposal No. 2026M-012ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing reservoir drain line, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 1431 Vultee Boulevard, also known as Jetway Logistics (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-53 and 25-SL-57 and Proposal No. 2025M-194ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for six properties located on Nolensville Road and Williams Road in Williamson County, also known as Darsey (MWS Project No. 25-SL-141 and Proposal No. 2026M-015ES-001).
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept the vertical relocation of water main, new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 3332 Murfreesboro Pike and Mt. View Road (unnumbered), also known as Mt. View Wawa (MWS Project Nos. 26-WL-14 and 25-SL-212 and Proposal No. 2026M-014ES-001).
- An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.114 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission.
- Adjournment
- A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
- A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
- An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and Vanderbilt University, acting through its Police Department, a component of Vanderbilt University Public Safety (“Vanderbilt PD”), to establish a training partnership between the agencies.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify appraisal requirements for certain real estate acquisitions made by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for Choose How You Move projects.
- An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Department of Law.
- An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.
- An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing reservoir drain line, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 1431 Vultee Boulevard, also known as Jetway Logistics (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-53 and 25-SL-57 and Proposal No. 2025M-194ES-001).
- Roll Call
- An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses (Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).
- An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).
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