Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: RS2026-2008

• File #: RS2026-2008
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Resolution
• File created: 5/21/2026
• In control: Government Operations and Regulations Committee
• On agenda: 6/16/2026
• Title: A resolution approving 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.
• Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs, Olivia Hill, Jordan Huffman, Sandy Ewing, Zulfat Suara, Burkley Allen, Jacob Kupin, Terry Vo, Erin Evans, Brenda Gadd

Date	Action By	Action
6/2/2026	Metropolitan Council	deferred
6/2/2026	Public Health and Safety Committee	approved
6/1/2026	Budget and Finance Committee	approved
5/26/2026	Metropolitan Council	referred
5/26/2026	Metropolitan Council	filed

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A resolution approving 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. 

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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant, with an award of $1,600,000 with no cash match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the application for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant, with an award of $1,600,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Beer Board is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Section 2.                     That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

This resolution approves an application for a Comprehensive Opioid Stimulant and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Beer Board. The grant would be used to implement a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center to provide a coordinated, community-based response for individuals experiencing substance-related crises and create safe, appropriate diversion options.

If awarded, the grant amount is $1,600,000. The grant term would begin June 1, 2026, and expire May 31, 2029.