Historic Metro Courthouse  
1 Public Square, 2nd floor  
Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Metropolitan Council  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, August 4, 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 Rev. Dr. LaShante Walker, Senior Pastor at Howard Congregational  
United Church of Christ.  
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, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner,  
Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, and Spain  
Present (39)  
Porterfield, and Ewing  
Absent (2)  
Approval of Minutes  
The minutes of the regular meeting on July 21, 2026 were approved.  
Appointees and Nominees  
26-134  
Auditorium Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms  
expiring June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 18, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Ron Deal, Jr. - nominated by CM Huffman.  
Iman Khoshnaw - nominated by CM Suara  
Rick Rodriguez - nominated by CM Sepulveda.  
The nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
nominees to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-135  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 2028.  
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.  
26-113  
26-136  
26-137  
Contract and Compliance Board  
Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 2028.  
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.  
Housing Trust Fund Commission  
Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 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.  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Peter Kurland for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated  
by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).  
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.  
26-138  
26-139  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Michael Montgomery for a term expiring June 20, 2030.  
Nominated by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and  
Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).  
Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030.  
Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.  
Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
26-140  
26-141  
Parks and Recreation  
Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.  
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 and Licensing Commission  
Appointment of David Andrews to complete an unexpired term, vacated by Juan  
Mera, which will expire October 10, 2026; and to begin a new term October 11,  
2026 with an expiration date of October 10, 2028.  
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.  
Confirmations  
26-127  
26-128  
26-129  
26-130  
26-131  
26-132  
26-133  
Airport Authority  
Appointment of Wallace Dietz for a term expiring April 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.  
Arts Commission  
Appointment of Henry Walker for a term expiring January 1, 2028.  
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.  
Charter Revision Commission  
Reappointment of Eileen Beehan for a term expiring September 4, 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.  
Charter Revision Commission  
Reappointment of Dewey Branstetter for a term expiring September 4, 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.  
Hospital Authority  
Reappointment of Dr. Raymond (Buz) Martin for a term expiring June 28, 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.  
Hospital Authority  
Reappointment of Dr. Courtney J. Pitts for a term expiring September 6, 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.  
Social Services Commission  
Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 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.  
Nominations  
26-142  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
Nominations to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring on September  
30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council  
Member Gamble nominated Dr. Ouida Davis; Council Member Allen nominated  
Matt Wiltshire and Keith Randall; Council Member Kupin nominated Howard  
Jones. The President declared the nominations closed, with an election to be  
conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting.  
26-143  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
Nominations to fill four vacancies on the Commission with varying terms, with  
an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting. Two  
At-Large members will serve terms of three years; A representative from a local  
nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare will serve a term of four  
years; A non-voting member from the Metropolitan Council will serve a term  
expiring in August 2027.  
The President called for nominations for the two at-large vacancies on this  
Commission, which were submitted as follows: Council Member Evans  
nominated Payton Robbins and Mary Nell Bryan; Council Member Hill  
nominated Jordan Parentau; Council Member Horton nominated Heather  
Derrick; Council Member Johnston nominated Penny Adams; Council Member  
Suara nominated Dr. Yasin Kokoye; Council Member Vo nominated Jaing Jing;  
Council Member Cortese nominated Michelle Spazziano; Council Member  
Bradford nominated Jessica Schultz; Council Member Hancock nominated Dr.  
Kelly Boyd and Donna Mobley; Council Member Styles and Ellis nominated  
Annette Filippone; Council Member Weiner nominated Carolyn Bennick Brown.  
The President called for nominations for the one vacancy to be filled by a  
representative from a local nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare,  
which were submitted as follows: Council Member Taylor nominated Lisa  
Steddar; Council Member Styles nominated Brandon Dyce; Council Member  
Weiner nominate Becky Carter. The President called for nominations for a  
non-voting Council Member to serve on this Commission, which were submitted  
as follows: Council Member Styles nominated Council Member Evans; Council  
Member Weiner nominated Council Member Bradford; Council Member Evans  
withdrew her nomination. The President declared the nominations closed, with  
an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting.  
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.  
Bills on Public Hearing  
BL2026-1395 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 470 Radnor  
Street, approximately 217 feet northeast of Meade Avenue (0.2 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-012PR-001).  
Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be deferred to the October 6, 2026  
public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1400 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 5683 Cane Ridge  
Road, approximately 479 feet south of Spring Path Lane (6.64 acres), to permit  
68 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-009-001).  
Council Member Lee moved that the bill be deferred to September 1, 2026  
public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1401 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1400, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
5683 Cane Ridge Road, approximately 479 feet south of Spring Path Lane  
(6.64 acres), to permit 68 multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-009-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Lee moved that the bill be deferred to September 1, 2026  
public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1402 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 412 Veritas  
Street, located approximately 380 feet west of Nolensville Pike (0.26 acres), all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-017PR-001).  
Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1406 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 AR2a to SP zoning for properties located at 5601, 5621 Cane  
Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road (unnumbered) and 3314 Old Franklin Road,  
(42.2 acres), to permit 79 multi-family residential units and 100 single-family  
residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-019-001).  
Council Member Lee requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Lee  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Cortese moved to defer the bill to the August 18,  
2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of  
the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on  
second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of  
the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1407 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1406, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
5601, 5621 Cane Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road (unnumbered) and 3314 Old  
Franklin Road, (42.2 acres), to permit 79 multi-family residential units and 100  
single-family residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-019-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Lee requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Lee  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Cortese moved to defer the bill to the August 18,  
2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of  
the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on  
second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of  
the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1411 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 13181 Old Hickory  
Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane (4.97  
acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-046-001).  
Council Member Lee requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Lee  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Cortese moved to defer the bill to the August 18,  
2026 Council meeting. The motion failed due to lack of a second. The matter  
recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council  
Member Cortese voting No and Council Members Eslick and Styles abstaining.  
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1412 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1411, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
13181 Old Hickory Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin  
Oaks Lane (4.97 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-046-001). THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Lee requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Lee  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Cortese moved to defer the bill to the August 18,  
2026 Council meeting. The motion failed due to lack of a second. The matter  
recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council  
Member Cortese voting No and Council Members Eslick and Styles abstaining.  
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1416 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 Contextual Overlay District to various properties along Shepherd  
Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, zoned R20 (137.6  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD-001-001).  
Council Member Webb requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Webb moved that the bill be passed on second reading and that a roll call vote  
be taken. Without objection, the motion was seconded and approved by the  
following roll call vote:  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Cash, Taylor, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain  
Yes (21)  
Evans-Segall, Parker, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Horton, and  
Sepulveda  
No (7)  
Harrell, and Gadd  
Abstain (2)  
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1420 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 Contextual Overlay District to various properties along  
Cumberland Hills Drive and Northside Drive, south of Gallatin Pike, zoned RS40  
(68.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD 002 001).  
Council Member Webb requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Webb moved that the bill be passed on second reading and that a roll call vote  
be taken. Without objection, the motion was seconded and approved by the  
following roll call vote:  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick,  
Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Cash, Taylor, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain  
Yes (20)  
Evans-Segall, Parker, Benedict, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Horton,  
and Sepulveda  
No (8)  
Suara, Harrell, and Gadd  
Abstain (3)  
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1422 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 863 Argle  
Avenue, located at the corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue (0.58 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-034PR-001).  
Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1425 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 3233 Hamilton  
Church Road, approximately 315 feet west of Buckpasser Avenue, (4.05 acres),  
and located within the Hamilton Hills Urban Design Overlay, to permit 24  
multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2024SP-041-001).  
Council Member Harrell moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1426 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1425, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property 3233  
Hamilton Church Road, approximately 315 feet west of Buckpasser Avenue,  
(4.05 acres), and located within the Hamilton Hills Urban Design Overlay, to  
permit 24 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal  
No. 2024SP-041-001) THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Harrell moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1433 An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the  
Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and  
“adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards  
(Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).  
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1445 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 Planned Unit Development Overlay District for property located  
at 2609 West End Avenue, located approximately 197 feet southwest of  
Natchez Trace, zoned MUG-A (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2005P-035-001).  
Council Member Cash requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President  
declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Cash moved that the bill be  
passed on second reading and to defer third reading of the bill to the September  
1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice  
vote of the Council, with Council Member Capp abstaining. The bill is referred to  
the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1446 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 ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various  
properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End  
Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st  
Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue  
(43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay  
District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).  
Council Member Cash requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Cash  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading and to defer third reading of  
the bill to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Cash offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it  
be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council, with Council Member Capp abstaining. Council Member Cash moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading as amended and to defer third reading  
of the bill to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member  
Capp abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1447 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1446, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties  
located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to  
Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South,  
Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres),  
and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to  
permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-004-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Cash requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the  
bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Cash  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading and to defer third reading of  
the bill to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Capp  
abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1467 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 R6 to SP zoning for a portion of property located at Baptist  
World Center Drive (unnumbered), approximately 200 feet south of West Trinity  
Lane (20.20 acres), to permit a nonresidential development with medical uses,  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-044-001).  
Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1468 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 R6-A to RM20-A-NS zoning for properties located at 69 A, B  
and C Donelson Street, approximately 200 feet north of Robertson Street (0.17  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-035PR-001).  
Council Member Vo requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President  
declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Vo moved that the bill be  
passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1469 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 Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 113 8th  
Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 8th Avenue South and McGavock  
Street, zoned DTC (0.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-003-001).  
Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1470 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1469, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property  
located at 113 8th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 8th Avenue South  
and McGavock Street, zoned DTC (0.72 acres), all of which is described herein  
(2026HL-003-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1471 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 properties located at Curtis Street  
(unnumbered), Lincoln Avenue (unnumbered), and 2305 and 2307 Lloyd  
Avenue, at the northwest corner between Curtis Street and Lloyd Avenue (6.32  
acres), to permit 62 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-026-001).  
Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1472 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1471, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
Curtis Street (unnumbered), Lincoln Avenue (unnumbered), and 2305 and 2307  
Lloyd Avenue, at the northwest corner between Curtis Street and Lloyd Avenue  
(6.32 acres), to permit 62 multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-026-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1473 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 property located at 1212 Villa  
Place, approximately 320 feet south of Edgehill Avenue (0.28 acres) and within  
the Edgehill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-040PR-001).  
Council Member Vo requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President  
declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Vo moved that the bill be  
passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1474 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 IR to SP zoning for property located at 1205 2nd Avenue  
North, approximately 129 feet north of Madison Street (0.46 acres), to permit a  
mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-024-001).  
Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1475 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1474, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
1205 2nd Avenue North, approximately 129 feet north of Madison Street (0.46  
acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-024-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Kupin requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1476 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 RL2 zoning for properties located at 142 and 144  
Elmhurst Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of Fern Avenue (0.40 acres), all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-038PR-001).  
Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1477 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2024-403, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located  
at 1109 1st Ave. S., approximately 150 feet south of Mildred Shute Ave., and  
within the Wedgewood-Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District,  
zoned RM20-A (0.36 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2024HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Vo requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had  
been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard  
for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President  
declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Vo moved that the bill be  
passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1478 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 RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for properties located at 408 and 410  
Patterson Street, approximately 298 feet west of Nolensville Pike (0.38 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-030PR-001).  
Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1479 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 RS7.5 to SP zoning for the properties located at 515  
Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane (unnumbered), approximately 450 feet east  
of Snow Avenue and approximately 615 feet west of Pierce Road (3.93 acres),  
to permit 57 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-045-001).  
Council Member Hancock requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Hancock moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
properly seconded. Council Member Hancock 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 Hancock moved that the bill be passed on  
second reading as amended and requested a roll call vote to be taken, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote by the following roll call  
vote:  
Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor,  
Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Lee, and Spain  
Yes (32)  
No (0)  
Styles  
Abstain (1)  
The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1480 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1479, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
515 Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane (unnumbered), approximately 450 feet  
east of Snow Avenue and approximately 615 feet west of Pierce Road (3.93  
acres) to permit 57 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-045-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Hancock requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition  
to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member  
Hancock moved that the bill be passed on second reading and requested a roll  
call vote to be taken, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor,  
Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Lee, and Spain  
Yes (32)  
No (0)  
Styles  
Abstain (1)  
BL2026-1481 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 1814 County  
Hospital Road, located approximately 215 feet northeast of Doak Avenue (0.54  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-103PR-001).  
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1,  
2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council.  
BL2026-1482 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 Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 3411  
Albion Street, at the corner of 35th Avenue North and Albion Street, zoned  
RS10 (0.69 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-004-001).  
Council Member Taylor requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of the bill. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Taylor moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1483 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1482, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property  
located at 3411 Albion Street, at the corner of 35th Avenue North and Albion  
Street, zoned RS10 (0.69 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-004-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Taylor requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of the bill. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Taylor moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1484 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 12802 Old Hickory  
Boulevard, approximately 148 feet southwest of Logistics Way (3.6 acres), to  
permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-025-001).  
Council Member Styles requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Styles moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1485 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1484, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
12802 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 148 feet southwest of Logistics  
Way (3.6 acres), to permit a mixed use development. THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Styles requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Styles moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1486 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 303 Joyner  
Avenue, approximately 65 feet southwest of Burbank Avenue (0.17 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-041PR-001).  
Council Member Welsch requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1487 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 AR2a zoning for property located at 981 Old  
Lebanon Dirt Road, approximately 1,777 feet northwest of New Hope Road  
(5.01 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-055PR-001).  
Council Member Eslick requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Eslick moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1488 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
modify the Zoning District Land Use Table to reflect recent amendments to the  
Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-014-TX-001).  
Council Member Horton requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Horton moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Horton 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 Horton moved that the bill be passed on second  
reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote  
of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
Bills on Public Hearing and Third Reading  
BL2026-1451 An ordinance approving Amendment No. 6 to the Arts Center Redevelopment  
Plan, Amendment No. 1 to the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No.  
1 to the Central State Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 6 to the  
Phillips-Jackson Redevelopment Plan, Amendment No. 9 to the Rutledge Hill  
Redevelopment Plan, and Amendment No. 1 to the Skyline Redevelopment  
Plan. (Proposal No. 2026M-002OT-001)  
Council Member Toombs requested a hearing from the public on this bill which  
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be  
heard for or against the bill and a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Toombs moved  
that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading as  
amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes  
(31): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg,  
Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, and Lee; 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 RS2026-2078. The bills on second reading consent  
begin with BL2026-1491. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2026-1442.  
RS2026-2078 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Arts Center Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2079 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Bordeaux Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2080 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Central State Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2081 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Phillips Jackson Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2082 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Rutledge Hill Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2083 A Resolution approving the activities and improvements eligible for tax  
increment financing in the Skyline Redevelopment Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2151 A resolution approving the Second Amendment to a Grant Subcontract between  
the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and  
through the Juvenile Justice Center (Metro Juvenile Court), and Southern Word.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2153 A resolution approving an amendment to a lease agreement by and between  
the Metropolitan Government and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County relating to the operation of a  
community solar array on the old Due West Landfill at 801 Due West Avenue  
(Parcel ID No. 05100002200).  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2154 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the U.S. Department of  
Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and  
through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide for the prevention,  
surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and to administer a Minority  
AIDS Initiative program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2157 A resolution appropriating a total of $19,200 from the Metropolitan Government,  
acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Music City Prep  
Clinic and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Music  
City Prep Clinic, for the provision of outreach services, early intervention  
services, medical case management, non-medical case management,  
emergency financial assistance, medical transportation, foodbank, housing  
services, and referral services for participants in the Ryan White Part A  
program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2158 A resolution appropriating a total of $276,204 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to We Are  
One Recovery and approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and We  
Are One Recovery, for the provision of early intervention services, housing  
services, mental health services, psychosocial services, and transportation  
services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2159 A resolution appropriating a total of $765,882 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to  
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and approving a grant contract by and  
between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan  
Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, for the provision of  
medical case management, mental health services, and outpatient ambulatory  
care for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2161 A resolution appropriating a total of $1,621,095 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to  
Nashville Cares and approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and  
Nashville Cares for the provision of early intervention services, emergency  
financial assistance, food assistance, housing services, linguistic services,  
medical case management, mental health services, non-medical case  
management, outpatient ambulatory, psychosocial services, referral services,  
and transportation for patients in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2162 A resolution accepting the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S.  
Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services  
Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant  
mortality for pregnant and parenting women.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2165 A resolution accepting a Continuum of Care grant from the U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) being transferred from the  
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, as the  
local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Collaborative Applicant to  
develop a CoC system.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the  
Planning and Zoning Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2166 A resolution approving amendment one to a Supported Employment Expansion  
grant from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse  
Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of  
Homeless Services, to provide staff to help promote Individual Placement and  
Support/Supported Employment (IPS/SE) programs in the recovery of people  
who have serious mental illness through work.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2167 A resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Greater  
Nashville Regional Council and accepting a grant from the Greater Nashville  
Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Social Services Commission, to provide home-delivered meals  
nutrition services for older or disabled adults.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2168 A resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Greater  
Nashville Regional Council and accepting a grant from the Greater Nashville  
Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Social Services Commission, for the provision of transportation  
services for older adults and adults with disabilities and nutrition services for  
older adults and adults with disabilities.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2169 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., for maintenance, repair, operating supplies,  
industrial supplies and related products and services for the Department of  
General Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-2170 A resolution accepting a Studio NPL Outreach Coordinator Grant from the  
Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by  
and through the Nashville Public Library, to fund the Studio NPL program  
supervisor position.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2171 A resolution accepting an Enhancement and Improvements grant from the  
Nashville Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by  
and through the Nashville Public Library, to provide programming for children,  
teens, and adults, in addition to books, materials, and supplies.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2172 A resolution accepting a Wishing Chair Productions grant from the Nashville  
Public Library Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and  
through the Nashville Public Library, to fund puppeteers to help with education  
outreach by providing puppet shows to daycare centers, elementary schools,  
and Head Start facilities.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2173 A resolution accepting a grant from the Nashville Public Library Foundation to  
the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public  
Library, to fund positions for education and literacy programs including Bringing  
Books to Life, Adult Literacy, and Limitless Libraries.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2174 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Public Library  
Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Library Board, to fund enhancements and improvements for  
various programming, administration, and operations of the Nashville Public  
Library.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2175 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with United Parcel Service, Inc. for express courier and ground delivery services  
for the Nashville Public Library.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2176 A resolution accepting an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant from  
the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police  
Department (MNPD), to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against  
Children Unit.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2177 A resolution authorizing Pal Sobro Garage, LLC to construct and install an aerial  
encroachment at 205 Demonbreun Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-007EN-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2178 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property  
located at 1100 16th Avenue South, also known as Norse MF (MWS Project  
No. 26-SL-120 and Proposal No. 2026M-055ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2179 A resolution honoring and recognizing David Tarpley for 56 years of service to  
the people of Nashville and Davidson County as an attorney with the Legal Aid  
Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
BL2026-1491 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
authorize the Parthenon to accept short-term loans of artwork and artifacts.  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee.  
BL2026-1494 An ordinance adopting property identification maps for The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which shall be the official maps  
for the identification of real estate for tax assessment purposes.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1495 An ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the  
Public Safety Cadets (“PSC”) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department  
(“MNPD”), to mentor young adults by providing knowledge, skills, and practical  
experiences through education and training by public safety professionals.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public  
Health and Safety Committee.  
BL2026-1496 An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville  
and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation  
including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain  
ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before December  
17, 2025.  
The bill was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
BL2026-1442 An ordinance approving amendment two to a contract between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of  
Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.  
BL2026-1449 An ordinance to amend Chapter 6.77 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
regarding the assignment, sale, transfer, or gifting of entertainment  
transportation vehicle certificates of public convenience and necessity and  
vehicle permits.  
BL2026-1454 An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Beazer Homes, LLC, for  
greenway improvements at 0 Godwin Court (Parcel No. 087100B90100CO)  
(Proposal No. 2026M-021AG-001).  
BL2026-1455 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of Alley #1702 right-of-way from  
Cantrell Avenue to Alley #1705. (Proposal Number 2026M-003AB-001).  
BL2026-1456 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of portions of Union Street and  
South Street right-of-way. (Proposal Number 2026M-004AB-001).  
BL2026-1457 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the 503 Robbie Ann Court  
Stormwater Improvement Project, for property located on Idlewild Drive  
(unnumbered) (Project No. 26-SWC-272 and Proposal No. 2026M-039ES-001).  
BL2026-1458 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the 101 Eastmoreland Street  
Stormwater Improvement Project, for two properties located at 101  
Eastmoreland Street and 1315 Dickerson Pike, (Project No. 26-SWC-174 and  
Proposal No. 2026M-043ES-001).  
BL2026-1459 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary  
sewer manhole and easements, and to accept the vertical relocation of existing  
water main, new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and  
easements, for property located at 825 Gale Lane, also known as Gale Lane  
Residential (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-94 and 25-SL-230 and Proposal No.  
2026M-036ES-001).  
BL2026-1460 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 five  
properties located on Central Pike, Kemp Drive and North New Hope Road,  
also known as Central Pike South (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-69 and 25-SL-159  
and Proposal No. 2026M-035ES-001).  
BL2026-1461 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary  
sewer manholes and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer  
mains, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for six properties located on  
Cowan Street and River North Boulevard, also known as Cowan Street Trunk  
Sewer, (MWS Project No. 26-SL-114 and Proposal No. 2026M-038ES-001).  
BL2026-1462 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 1662 Pinkerton Road in  
Williamson County (MWS Project No. 26-SL-35 and Proposal No.  
2026M-041ES-001).  
BL2026-1463 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 701 Donelson Pike, also known as BNA NE Parking Lot, (MWS  
Project No. 26-WL-25 and 26-SL-88 and Proposal No. 2026M-042ES-001).  
BL2026-1466 An ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Water System Settlement  
Funds from BASF Corporation to the Metropolitan Department of Water and  
Sewerage Services.  
BL2026-1490 An ordinance amending Chapter 6.75 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative  
to pedicabs and pedal carriages.  
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 (32): Suara,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Benedict, Hancock, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash,  
Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Resolutions  
RS2026-2135 A resolution approving an intergovernmental project agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Convention  
Center Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson  
County relating to the financing and refinancing of the Music City Center.  
The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the  
Rules of Procedure of the Council, the resolution is deferred.  
RS2026-2150 A resolution adopting a salary increase for the Sheriff of the Metropolitan  
Government.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Huffman moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,  
Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0);  
Abstain (0).  
RS2026-2152 A resolution approving the Third Amendment to a Grant Subcontract between  
the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and  
through the Juvenile Justice Center (Metro Juvenile Court), and Youth Villages.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit,  
Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain;  
No (0); Abstain (1): Kupin.  
RS2026-2155 A resolution appropriating a total of $211,866 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to United  
Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., and  
approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting  
by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and United Neighborhood  
Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood Health, Inc., for the provision of  
outpatient services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (33): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0);  
Abstain (1): Suara.  
RS2026-2156 A resolution appropriating a total of $452,444 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street  
Works, dba Today’s Hope, and approving a grant contract by and between the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, and Street Works, dba Today’s Hope, for the provision of emergency  
financial assistance, medical case management, nutrition services,  
psychosocial services, early intervention services, outreach services, and  
transportation services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston,  
Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain  
(1): Nash.  
RS2026-2160 A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to  
Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract between the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, and Meharry Medical College for the provision of food assistance,  
medical case management, mental health services, outpatient services, and  
psychosocial services for participants in the Ryan White Part A program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (32): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,  
Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Suara.  
RS2026-2163 A resolution appropriating a total of $750,000 from the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Board of Health, to Dismas, Inc., to operate the Dismas House and  
Harm Reduction Initiative to focus on expanding linkage to, and harm-reduction  
services for, men returning from incarceration who face an elevated risk of  
opioid use disorder and overdose.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the  
resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the  
following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit,  
Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain;  
No (0); Abstain (1): Kimbrough.  
RS2026-2164 A resolution approving amendment three to an Air Pollution Control Program  
Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air concentrations for fine  
particulate matter in Nashville, Tennessee.  
The resolution was approved with a substitute by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.Council Member  
Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Allen offered a substitute resolution and moved that  
it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
RS2026-2164 A resolution approving amendment three to an Air Pollution Control Program  
Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, for the ongoing collection of data on ambient air monitoring and various  
other activities to reduce or control air pollutants in Nashville, Tennessee.  
Council Member Allen moved that the resolution be adopted as substituted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34):  
Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch,  
Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-2180 A resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its  
80th anniversary.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Styles 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, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill,  
Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton,  
Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-2181 A resolution recognizing the 78th Japan-America Student Conference hosted in  
Nashville in August 2026.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Vo moved to adopt the resolution, which motion  
was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo,  
Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Late Resolutions  
RS2026-2182 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 563 Veritas,  
LLC, to provide public water service improvements for 563 Verita’s proposed  
development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS Project No.  
23-WL-0080 and Proposal No. 2025M-018AG-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Welsch moved to  
suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed resolution. Without  
objection, Council Member Welsch moved to adopt the resolution, which motion  
was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin,  
Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Bills on Introduction and First Reading  
BL2026-1497 An Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to right turns on red within the Urban Services District and reporting  
requirements regarding roadway safety.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1498 An ordinance amending Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the use of unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Public Health and Safety  
Committee.  
BL2026-1499 An ordinance authorizing the granting of a permanent easement to the Nashville  
Metropolitan Transit Authority on certain property owned by the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No.  
2026M-024AG-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.  
BL2026-1500 An ordinance approving Amendment 1 to a contract between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The Library Corporation to  
provide software maintenance and support for the CarlX integrated library  
system.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and  
Entertainment Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
BL2026-1501 An ordinance approving a conservation easement agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Campus Operations, Inc. for a  
greenway trail along the east bank of the Cumberland River (Proposal No.  
2026M-035AG-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 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1502 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary  
sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main,  
sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 406 B  
Lanier Drive and 610 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as 0 Forest Park  
Development (MWS Project No. 25-SL-249 and Proposal No.  
2026M-052ES-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.  
BL2026-1503 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes  
and easements, for property located at 1686 Sunset Road in Williamson County  
(MWS Project No. 25-SL-234 and Proposal No. 2026M-054ES-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.  
BL2026-1504 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 2401 Buena Vista  
Pike, located approximately 400 feet northeast of Mattie Street (1.03 acres), to  
permit 12 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal  
No. 2026SP-021-001).  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1505 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1504, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
2401 Buena Vista Pike, located approximately 400 feet northeast of Mattie  
Street (1.03 acres), to permit 12 multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-021-001).THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1506 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 and CS to SP zoning for property located at 610 Old  
Hickory Boulevard, located 110 feet west of Lombardia Lane (14.03 acres), to  
permit 33 single-family lots, 18 two-family lots and commercial uses, all of which  
is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-027-001).  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1507 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1506, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
610 Old Hickory Boulevard, located 110 feet west of Lombardia Lane (14.03  
acres) to permit 33 single-family lots, 18 two-family lots and commercial uses,  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-027-001).THE  
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1508 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 to SP zoning for property located at 100 Meridian  
Street, at the southwest corner of Meridian Street and Lischey Place (4.16  
acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-029-001).  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1509 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1508, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
100 Meridian Street, at the southwest corner of Meridian Street and Lischey  
Place (4.16 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-029-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning  
Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will  
be considered at the next available public hearing.  
BL2026-1510 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 to SP zoning on properties located at 1232, 1234 and  
1250 3rd Avenue South, approximately 422 feet north of Hart Street (0.65  
acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP 034-001).  
Council Member Vo moved to suspend the rules of procedure to allow  
consideration of the bill. Without objection, Council Member Vo moved that the  
bill be passed on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council. The bill will be considered at the next available public  
hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.  
BL2026-1511 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 4465 LaVergne  
Couchville Pike, approximately 97 feet south of Rockland Trail (5.01 acres), all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002PR-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  
available public hearing.  
BL2026-1512 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 RS7.5 to RM20-A-NS zoning for properties located at Loftin  
Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 351 feet west of Gallatin Pike (1.03  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-027PR-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  
available public hearing.  
Bills on Second Reading  
BL2026-1403 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 various properties generally located west of  
Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkan Avenue, and  
north of Douglas Avenue, zoned SP, and changing the zoning on properties  
from RS5, CS, and OR20 to SP (19.09 acres), to permit a mixed-use  
development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022SP-075-002).  
Council Member Parker moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is  
referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1404 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1403, a proposal to amend a Specific Plan Zoning District for various  
properties generally located west of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue,  
south of McClurkan Avenue, and north of Douglas Avenue, zoned SP, and  
changing the zoning on properties from RS5, CS, and OR20 to SP (19.09  
acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2022SP-075-002).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Parker moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is  
referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1430 An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital  
improvements budget.  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance  
Committee. Council Member Bradford moved that the bill be passed on second  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Bradford  
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  
Bradford moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1434 An ordinance to amend Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to required notice and permission for excavations in the right-of-way.  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Lee moved that the bill be passed on  
second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Lee  
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 Lee  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1437 An ordinance requiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and  
authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary  
duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.  
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee  
and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member  
Kupin moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1452 An ordinance establishing the Opioid Settlement Steering Committee’s role in  
guiding the strategic use of the Metropolitan Government’s opioid settlement  
funds through a clear, transparent, and data-driven process.  
The bill was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Public Health and  
Safety Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the bill be deferred to the  
September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved  
by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1492 An Ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require  
diaper changing facilities in certain public restrooms.  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and  
Regulations Committee. Council Member Gadd moved that the bill be passed  
on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen  
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 Gadd  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1493 An ordinance amending certain sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws (i)  
relating to the apportionment, distribution and allocation of revenues from tourist  
accommodation taxes to comply with the provisions of Public Chapter No. 1079  
of the 2026 Public Acts of Tennessee and (ii) to extend the levy and collection  
of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax in accordance with applicable  
state law.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and  
recommended for deferral by the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Pursuant to  
Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.  
Bills on Third Reading  
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).  
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
Council Member Styles moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a  
two-meeting deferral. Without objection, Council Member Styles moved to defer  
the bill to the September 1, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1414 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 6114 North New  
Hope Road, approximately 352 feet north of Central Pike (3.0 acres), to permit  
44 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2025SP-048-001).  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning  
Committee. Council Member Evans moved that the bill be passed on third  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans 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 Evans moved that  
the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded  
and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill,  
Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Eslick,  
Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd,  
Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and  
Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1415 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1414, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
6114 North New Hope Road, approximately 352 feet north of Central Pike (3.0  
acres), to permit 44 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-048-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Evans moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton,  
Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1431 An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.  
Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo,  
Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, and Spain  
Yes (28)  
Eslick, Welsch, Johnston, and Styles  
Cortese, and Evans  
No (4)  
Abstain (2)  
BL2026-1453 An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and AHV Newsome BFR Owner,  
LLC, for greenway improvements at 7800 McCrory Lane (Parcel No.  
12600056400) (Proposal No. 2026M-019AG-001).  
Council Member Spain moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1464 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water main and easements, and to  
accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies,  
sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 633 West  
Green Lane, also known as Hillpointe Whites Creek Infrastructure (MWS  
Project Nos. 24-WL-11 and 24-SL-22 and Proposal No. 2026M-045ES-001).  
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1465 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 633 West Green Lane, also known as Hillpointe Whites Creek  
Residential (MWS Project No. 25-WL-88 and 25-SL-226 and Proposal No.  
2026M-044ES-001).  
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1489 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government to acquire the fee  
interest in a parcel of property (Parcel ID No. 13300013500) through negotiation  
or condemnation for office, warehouse, training and other uses. (Proposal No.  
2026M-009PR-001).  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance  
Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans-Segall  
moved to suspend the rules of procedure to allow consideration of an  
amendment. Without objection, Council Member Evans-Segall offered  
Amendment No.1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Allen  
abstaining. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third  
reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion,  
Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was  
seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (21): Suara, Toombs,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Eslick, Huffman, Gregg, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Gadd, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, and  
Spain; No (11): Hill, Kimbrough, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Welsch, Vo, Taylor,  
Preptit, Johnston, and Styles; Abstain (1): Allen. The matter recurred on the  
motion that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin,  
Horton, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Lee, and Spain  
Yes (27)  
Kimbrough, Eslick, Welsch, Taylor, and Styles  
No (5)  
Abstain (0)  
Adjournment  
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.