Historic Metro Courthouse

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Nashville, TN 37201

Metropolitan Nashville and

Davidson County, TN

Metropolitan Council

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Call to Order

6:30 PM

Metropolitan Courthouse

The Metropolitan Council met in regular session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan

Courthouse.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was offered by Mr. Stephen Watts, guest of Council Member Welsch.

The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.

Roll Call

The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:

Henderson, Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,

Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,

Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel,

Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing,

and Spain

Present (38)

Evans-Segall, Weiner, and Johnston

Absent (3)

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the special meeting on May 7, 2026 were approved.

Elections

26-087

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.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

nominee. The President called for an election to fill a vacancy on the East Bank

Development Authority. Nominations previously made were: Nathaniel Carter.

The following vote was taken on the nominated candidate: Nathaniel Carter

(34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese,

Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,

Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis,

Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; Abstain (0). The

President declared that Nathaniel Carter was elected to the Authority.

26-088

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.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

nominees. The President called for an election to fill a vacancy on the Property

Standards and Appeals Board. Nominations previously made were: Grafton

Brittle and Roger Farmer. The following vote was taken on the nominated

candidates: Roger Farmer (21): Suara, Porterfield, Kimbrough, Toombs, Parker,

Capp, Benedict, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo,

Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Ellis, Styles, and Ewing; Grafton Brittle (13): Allen, Hill,

Gamble, Cortese, Harrell, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford,

Lee, and Spain; Abstain (0). The President declared that Roger Farmer was

elected to the Board.

26-089

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.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

nominees. The President called for an election to fill a vacancy on the Short

Term Rental Appeals Board. Nominations previously made were: Diamond Bell

and Kevin Griffith. The following vote was taken on the nominated candidates:

Diamond Bell (26): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,

Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo,

Cash, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain;

Kevin Griffith (8): Hill, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Kupin, Nash, Benton, and

Rutherford; Abstain (0). The President declared that Diamond Bell was elected

to the Board.

Appointees and Nominees

26-097

26-098

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

Reappointment of Ilke C. Hanloser for a term expiring July 19, 2030.

The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the

appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

Reappointment of Tim Prow for a term expiring July 19, 2030.

The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the

appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

26-099

26-100

26-096

Board of Health

Reappointment of Dr. Jeffrey G. Stovall for a term expiring July 9, 2031.

The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the

appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

Traffic and Parking Commission

Appointment of Tom Sturdivant for a term expiring April 3, 2031.

The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the

appointee to be considered at the next meeting.

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

The nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee for consideration. The nomination of Jalilah Haqq was withdrawn.

The Committee approved a re-referral for the remaining nominees to be

considered at the next meeting.

Confirmations

Airport Authority

Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Airport Authority

Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Farmers Market Board

Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 2031.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Historic Zoning Commission

Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 2031.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors

Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Tourism and Convention Commission

Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Tourism and Convention Commission

Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the

appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which

motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Public Comment Period

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.

Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of

interest.

Rules of Procedure

Rule 46

Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling

The Rule amendment was recommended for deferral by the Rules,

Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Preptit moved

to defer the Rule amendment, which motion was seconded and approved by a

voice vote of the Council.

Resolutions on Public Hearing

RS2026-1964 A resolution exempting Momotaro, Middleman and Alla Vita, located at 519

Houston Street from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer

permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.

The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations

Committee. Council Member Vo requested a hearing from the public on this

resolution which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone

desired to be heard for or against the resolution and no one came forward to be

heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Vo

moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and

approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill,

Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Webb,

Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd,

Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and

Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

Consent Agenda

Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on

second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent

Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2026-1962. The bills on second reading consent

begin with BL2026-1368. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2026-1296.

RS2026-1962 A resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed two hundred eight million

dollars ($208,000,000) in aggregate principal amount of interfund tax

anticipation notes of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson

County.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1965 A resolution accepting a LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Program in-kind

grant from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to the Metropolitan

Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to support Metro

Nashville in organizing around the LEED for Cities framework to collect and

report data to achieve program certification, and gain insight and community

with other local governments.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1966 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute an Interlocal

Agreement for the Northern Middle Tennessee Local Workforce Development

Area.

The resolution was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

RS2026-1967 A resolution approving an application for a Broadband Ready Communities

grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community

Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through

the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources

and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure

all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service,

dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

RS2026-1968 A resolution approving amendment three to a grant from the Tennessee

Department of Health to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through

the Metropolitan Board of Health, to implement and coordinate activities and

services related to sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, testing,

diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Public Health and Safety Committee.

RS2026-1969 A resolution approving Amendment Number 2 to a sole source contract

between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and

The Village at Glencliff for the provision of homelessness medical respite

services.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Public Health and Safety Committee.

RS2026-1970 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and

Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the

Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the

Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, McFerrin, Cleveland, East,

and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1971 A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Sevier Park to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Parks and Recreation, to fund repairs to the flooring at the Stone House located

in front of Sunnyside Mansion in Sevier Park and replace the baseball backstop

at the park’s multi-use field.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1972 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Sevier Park to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Parks and Recreation, to purchase supplies and equipment for the Sevier Park

Community Center and the installation of a wheel kit for the newly installed

soccer goals.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1973 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the McCabe Park Little League to

the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville

Parks and Recreation Department, for field lighting upgrades to the small

baseball field at McCabe Park.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1974 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the

Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of

Parks and Recreation, to fund the renovation of the Warner Park Nature Center

barn and shed.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1975 A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant from Greenways for

Nashville to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the

Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund for improvements to

greenway trailhead and signage sites.

The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

RS2026-1976 A resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance grant from the

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government,

acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize

funding for the Emergency Management Program for Nashville/Davidson

County.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Public Health and Safety Committee.

RS2026-1977 A resolution accepting a DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction

(CEBR) Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan

Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police

Department, to outsource sexual assault kits to private vendors for forensic

case sample analysis to reduce the backlog associated with DNA analysis.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Public Health and Safety Committee.

RS2026-1978 A resolution approving Amendment 1 to the participation agreement between

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and

through the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Sojourn Nolensville

Apartments, LP, to amend the scope of the agreement.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Planning and Zoning Committee.

RS2026-1979 A resolution approving Amendment 1 to the participation agreement between

the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure

(NDOT) and GS Gallatin Pike Apartments Owner, LLC, a Delaware Limited

Liability Company, for the construction of a sidewalk in front of 1401 Gallatin

Pike.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1980 A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source contract

between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and

NuOrigin Systems, Inc. to increase the value for the Nashville Department of

Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1981 A resolution authorizing Smiley Aesthetics, LLC to construct and install an aerial

encroachment at 4912 Charlotte Avenue (Proposal No. 2026M-006EN-001).

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and

Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1982 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement

with Marathon Equipment Company for bulk solid waste and recycling

equipment for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Department of Waste Services.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1983 A resolution approving Joint Funding Agreement No.26MLJFATNDA083

between the United States Department of the Interior - United States Geological

Survey and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,

through the Department of Water and Sewerage Services, for the continued

operation and maintenance of Water Quality Monitors and flood warning gages

from FY2027 through FY2031 on Mill Creek, Dry Creek, Browns Creek,

Richland Creek, Whites Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Mansker Creek, Stones River

and Cumberland River.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1984 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2023-1796, as amended, to authorize

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to increase the

funding for the acquisition of properties for the Dry Creek WRF Flood Mitigation

System Project, (MWS Project No. 21-SC-0226).

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1985 A resolution approving the transfer of control and management of a parcel of

property and improvements to the Department of Water and Sewerage Services

and authorizing the Department to make a one-time payment to the

Metropolitan Government in the amount of $6,240,000 on account of such

transfer. (Proposal No. 2026M-003PR-001)

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and

Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation

and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1986 A resolution approving Amendment Number 1 to a sole source contract

between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and

Guthrie Sales and Services Co., Inc., for the provision of SSI Aeration,

Limitorque, Brentwood Industries (Polychem), General Rubber products, parts

and services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1987

A resolution repealing Resolution No. RS2025-1583, 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 Elmington Capital Group, to provide improved public

sanitary sewer service through the design and construction of sanitary sewer

service improvements, and refund collected funds (MWS Project No.

24-SL-0241).

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1988 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement

with Envirosight, LLC for sewer inspection equipment for the Department of

Water and Sewerage Services

The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1989 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2022-1236 to authorize The

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the

abandonment of existing public water mains, and the acceptance of new public

water mains and fire hydrant assemblies, for property located at 39th Avenue

North (unnumbered) (MWS Project No. 22-WL-08 and Proposal No.

2022M-051ES-002).

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and

Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1990 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and

Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main and sanitary

sewer manhole, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire

hydrant assemblies and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at 329

Ben Allen Road, also known as Osage Arbor at Broadmoor (MWS Project Nos.

25-WL-51 and 25-SL-117 and Proposal No. 2026M-031ES-001).

The resolution was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. The

resolution was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1991 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and

Davidson County to abandon existing public water main and fire hydrant

assembly, and to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for

property located at 501 South 2nd Street, also known as Shelby Avenue WL

Relocation (MWS Project No. 26-WL-18 and Proposal No. 2026M-032ES-001).

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and

Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1992 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2026-1244 to authorize The

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the

acceptance of new public water and sanitary sewer mains and easements, for

two properties located at 3124 Murfreesboro Pike and 3201 Hamilton Church

Road, also known as Antioch 15 Phase 1, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-46 and

25-SL-110 and Proposal No. 2025M-183ES-002).

The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and

Zoning Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

RS2026-1993 A resolution denouncing the State of Tennessee’s attempted hostile takeover of

the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee.

RS2026-1999 A resolution recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month in Nashville and Davidson

County and affirming the dignity, freedom, and humanity of all people.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee.

BL2026-1368 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.

The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

BL2026-1369 An ordinance approving a temporary license agreement related to construction

of a Stones River - Opry Mills greenway connector trail.

The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment

Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.

BL2026-1370 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.

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public

Health and Safety Committee.

BL2026-1371 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.

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public

Health and Safety Committee.

BL2026-1372 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1373 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1374 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1375 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1376 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.

The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1296 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1317 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1318 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to

amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1337 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1338 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.

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1339 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1340 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.

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1341 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1342 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1343 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.

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1344 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1347 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1348 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.

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1349 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1350 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1351 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.

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1352 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1353 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1354 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).

The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1357 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative

to the Department of Law.

BL2026-1363 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.

BL2026-1365 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).

BL2026-1366 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).

BL2026-1367 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).

Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded,

all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara,

Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Webb, Evans,

Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,

Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

Resolutions

RS2026-1926 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.

The resolution was recommended for withdrawal by the Budget and Finance

Committee. Council Member Toombs withdrew the resolution.

RS2026-1954 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.

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Rules, Confirmations, and

Public Elections Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure

Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the

resolution is deferred.

RS2026-1961 A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.

The resolution was recommended for deferral to the June 16, 2026 Council

meeting by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Toombs

moved to defer the resolution to the June 16, 2026 Council meeting, which

motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

RS2026-1963 A resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement

District Budget, and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District

Budgets.

The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance

Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the

resolution is deferred.

RS2026-1994 A resolution denouncing the Tennessee General Assembly for enacting a

redistricting plan that divides and dilutes congressional representation of

residents of Memphis and Shelby County.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee. Council Member Suara moved that the resolution be adopted, which

motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara,

Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,

Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton,

Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,

Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Webb.

RS2026-1995 A resolution urging Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board to

implement a temporary moratorium on recently announced vegetation

management changes.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the resolution be adopted, which

motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara,

Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,

Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton,

Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing,

and Spain; No (0); Abstain (2): Webb and Benton.

RS2026-1996 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil

rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee. Council Member Toombs moved to adopt the resolution and that all

members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule

12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and

approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill,

Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,

Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin,

Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,

Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

RS2026-1997 A resolution recognizing the Frist Art Museum on the occasion of its 25th

anniversary.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the resolution be adopted, which

motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara,

Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,

Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg,

Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,

Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

RS2026-1998 A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Nashville and

Davidson County and recognizing FiftyForward for its 70th anniversary.

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections

Committee. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which

motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara,

Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,

Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg,

Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,

Rutherford, Lee, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (0).

Bills on Introduction and First Reading

BL2026-1377 A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of

Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2027

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the June 2, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Budget and

Finance Committee

BL2026-1378 An ordinance establishing 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.

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the June 2, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Budget and

Finance Committee.

BL2026-1379 An ordinance creating 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.

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.

BL2026-1380 An ordinance adopting the 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 Capital Improvements

Budget for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as

the official Capital Improvements Budget of the Metropolitan Government of

Nashville and Davidson County for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly

seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the June 2,

2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee

and the Planning and Zoning Committee.

BL2026-1381 An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Gulch Central Business

Improvement District Budget.

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance

Committee.

BL2026-1382 An ordinance to 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.

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning

Committee.

BL2026-1383 An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Alley #659 to “Eliza Alley”. (Proposal

Number 2026M-002SR-001).

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly

seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular

meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1384 An ordinance authorizing the renaming of Alley #581 to “Birdsong Alley”.

(Proposal Number 2026M-001SR-001).

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly

seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular

meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1385 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and

Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer force mains and

easements, and to accept new sanitary sewer force mains and easements, for

18 properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, Waterside Drive, River

North Boulevard and North 9th Street, also known as Oracle Force Main

Relocation (MWS Project No. 25-SL-199 and Proposal No. 2026M-026ES-001).

The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly

seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular

meeting. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

BL2026-1386 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 Ridgeview UDO for property located at Eagle View

Boulevard (unnumbered), at the northeast corner of Eagle View Boulevard and

Baby Ruth Lane, zoned MUL and RM9 (14.21 acres), to permit assisted-care

living and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.

2003UD-003-012).

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the July 7, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning

Commission.

BL2026-1387 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 1616 Ashton Ave,

approximately 540 feet west of Hydes Ferry Road (0.37 acres), all of which is

described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-052PR-001).

Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be passed on first reading with a

re-referral to the Planning Commission, which motion was seconded and

approved by a voice vote of the Council.

BL2026-1388 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 RM20-NS to AR2A zoning for properties located at 5118 Mt.

View Road and Mt. View Road (unnumbered), approximately 360 feet west of

Highlander Drive (9.4 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.

2026Z-045PR-001).

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the July 7, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning

Commission.

BL2026-1389 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 SP to AR2A zoning for properties located at 532 and 538 Bell

Road, approximately 570 feet south of Murfreesboro Pike and located in the

Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay District and Corridor Design Overlay

District (5.25 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.

2026Z-044PR-001).

Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered

at the July 7, 2026 Public Hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning

Commission.

Late Bills

BL2026-1390 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) p.m. on July 2, 2026, and ending at

eleven fifty-nine (11:59) p.m. on July 5, 2026, relative to the use of these areas

in conjunction with the 2026 July 4th Celebration and related activities and

events.

Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a

late filed bill. Without objection, Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be

passed on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice

vote of the Council.

Bills on Second Reading

BL2026-1356 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.

The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee

and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of

the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.

BL2026-1362 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.

The bill was recommended for deferral to the July 7, 2026 Council meeting by

the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member Allen moved that the bill

be deferred to the July 7, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded

and approved by a voice vote of the Council.

Bills on Third Reading

BL2026-1326 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).

The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning

Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third

reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered

Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded

and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that

the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded

and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill,

Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb,

Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd,

Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No

(0); Abstain (0).

BL2026-1364 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).

Council Member Bradford moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which

motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:

Suara, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,

Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,

Gregg, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton,

Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain

Yes (30)

Kimbrough

Porterfield

No (1)

Abstain (1)

Adjournment

Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.