Legislation Details

File #: RS2026-2375   
Type: Resolution Status: Resolution
File created: 10/23/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 11/5/2026 Final action:
Title: A resolution approving two intergovernmental agreements by and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for roadway and infrastructure improvements to Cowan Street/Marine Drive and James Robertson Parkway. (Proposal No. 2026M-061AG-001 and 2026M-062AG-001).
Sponsors: Jacob Kupin, Sean Parker, Jason Spain, Rollin Horton, Quin Evans-Segall
Attachments: 1. Agreement
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A resolution approving two intergovernmental agreements by and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for roadway and infrastructure improvements to Cowan Street/Marine Drive and James Robertson Parkway. (Proposal No. 2026M-061AG-001 and 2026M-062AG-001).
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WHEREAS, as set forth in the agreement attached as Exhibit 1, NDOT and TDOT propose to jointly pursue and share in the cost of roadway and infrastructure improvements to Cowan Street and Marine Drive, and
WHEREAS, as set forth in the agreement attached as Exhibit 2, NDOT and TDOT propose to jointly pursue and share in the cost of roadway and infrastructure improvements to James Robertson Parkway, and
WHEREAS, the Cowan Street/Marine Drive and James Robertson Parkway improvements will significantly improve mobility and transportation options on the East Bank; and
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated § 12-9-104(a)(2)(b) authorizes the Metropolitan Government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with the State of Tennessee by resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the intergovernmental agreements be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the intergovernmental agreements between the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, attached as Exhibits 1 and 2, are approved.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the intergovernmental agreements and such other customary and reasonable documents as necessary to carry out the improvements to Cowan Street, Marine Drive, and James Robertson Parkway as the agree...

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