Historic Metro Courthouse  
1 Public Square, 2nd floor  
Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Metropolitan Council  
Meeting Minutes  
Thursday, May 7, 2026  
Call to Order  
6:30 PM  
Metropolitan Courthouse  
Special Meeting - Rule 46.1  
The Metropolitan Council met in special session on this date at 6:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan  
Courthouse.  
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
The invocation was offered by Pastor Rick Roberts of St. John’s Lutheran Church.  
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.  
Roll Call  
Henderson, Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash,  
Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Present (34)  
Gamble, Welsch, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Johnston, and Rutherford  
Absent (7)  
Approval of Minutes  
The minutes of the regular meeting on April 21, 2026 were approved.  
Message From The Mayor  
Dear Vice Mayor Henderson and Members of Council,  
Last week, in my State of Metro address I laid out a vision for a city that’s affordable, safe, and a place  
where we can all achieve the better future we imagine for ourselves. I followed up the address on  
Friday by filing the third operating budget of our shared term—one focused on addressing affordability  
for our residents and employees.  
In my budget I recommend cutting the local option sales tax on groceries by 22% so that in a time  
when almost everything costs more, in Nashville, it will cost a little less to feed your family. The budget  
recommends a $69 million investment into the Unified Housing Strategy to improve housing  
affordability, and it fully funds the second year of our employee pay plan, so that Metro employees can  
also keep pace with the growing economy. Overall, the budget continues to invest in quality schools,  
reliable services, and overall safety.  
It also reflects the economic realities of the local, state, and national level and requires Metro to  
tighten its belt to ensure we remain financially strong and stable.  
Attached to this message, please also find our recent State of Tennessee reporting forms which  
include recently reaffirmed credit ratings from the three primary bond rating agencies.  
Thank you for your support and partnership on our shared priorities and I extend my thanks to our  
Department of Finance for their impressive work.  
Sincerely,  
Mayor Freddie O’Connell  
Dear Vice Mayor Henderson and Members of Council,  
Pursuant to regulations of the Tennessee Comptroller's Office, please find the attached State of  
Tennessee reporting forms for the 2026 Series D General Obligation bonds in the amount of  
$556,660,000. The 2026 Series D bonds were issued to refinance outstanding bonds and were  
authorized through Resolution RS2026-1772 on February 3, 2026.  
Metro Nashville’s strong financial management was recognized by the three primary bond ratings  
agencies who reaffirmed our credit ratings. Moody’s, S&P, and Kroll rating agencies specifically  
acknowledged Metro’s well-maintained financial operations, supported by sound financial, debt, and  
fund-balance policies.  
Metro secured a favorable aggregate interest rate of 3.188% for its 2026D bonds, which resulted in  
net present value savings of $18,830,686.  
As always, we appreciate the Metropolitan Council's support on these important financing initiatives.  
Sincerely,  
Mayor Freddie O’Connell  
Elections  
26-067  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring  
September 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
nominee. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the election of Nick Cavin to  
the Health and Educational Facilities Board, which motion was seconded and  
adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Appointees and Nominees  
26-090  
26-091  
26-092  
26-087  
Airport Authority  
Appointment of Marcus Shute, Jr. for a term expiring April 5, 2032.  
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.  
Airport Authority  
Appointment of Steve Swartz for a term expiring April 5, 2032.  
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.  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Appointment of Winston Wright for a term expiring April 16, 2030.  
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
appointee to be considered at the next meeting.  
East Bank Development Authority  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Authority with a term  
expiring June 30, 2030, with an election to be conducted on May 19, 2026.  
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Nathaniel Carter nominated by CM Toombs.  
The nomination for Bob Braswell was withdrawn. The remaining nominee  
Nathaniel Carter appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public  
Elections Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral  
for the nominee to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-093  
Farmers Market Board  
Appointment of Sylvia Marcela Gomez for a term expiring May 5, 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.  
26-069  
26-082  
26-088  
Historic Zoning Commission  
Reappointment of Elizabeth Mayhall for a term expiring June 1, 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.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andrew Cook, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
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.  
Property Standards and Appeals Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring  
April 7, 2030, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
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Grafton Brittle nominated by CM Kupin.  
Roger Farmer nominated by CM Evans.  
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.  
26-089  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring  
August 31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the May 19, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
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Diamond Bell nominated by CM Toombs.  
Kevin Griffith nominated by CM Kupin.  
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.  
26-047  
26-094  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
Reappointment of Dr. Sybril Brown for a term expiring June 30, 2029.  
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.  
26-095  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
Reappointment of Mark Hayes for a term expiring June 30, 2029.  
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  
26-068  
26-073  
26-074  
26-075  
26-076  
26-077  
26-078  
26-079  
Action Commission  
Appointment of Jon Michael for a term expiring June 30, 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.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Michael Babb, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Walt Burton, Commercial Tenant for a 3-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Lisa Haller, Residential Property Owner for a 3-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Andree LeQuire for a 3-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Julia Baker for a 2-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Bob Franklin, Commercial Tenant for a 2-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Allie Hall Eagles, Large Commercial Owner for a 2-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
26-080  
26-081  
26-083  
26-084  
26-085  
26-086  
26-070  
26-071  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Emily Schneller, Residential Property Owner for a 2-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Donovan Sheffield for a 2-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Charly Couture for a 1-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Chris Gala, Residential Tenant for a 1-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Malik Gaye for a 1-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District (MBID) - Board of Directors  
Keith Siebenaler, Large Commercial Property Owner for a 1-year term.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Parks and Recreation Board  
Reappointment of Dr. Michelle Steele for a term expiring March 30, 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.  
Short Term Rental Appeals Board  
Appointment of David Kleinfelter for a term expiring April 7, 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.  
26-046  
26-072  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Appointment of Laura Donahue for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
Nominations  
26-096  
Transportation Licensing Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms  
expiring on April 30, 2028, with an election to be conducted at the June 2, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Erica Penley nominated by CM Spain/CM Preptit  
Jalilah Haqq nominated by CM Toombs  
Annie Klaver nominated by CM Kupin  
The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council  
Member Spain nominated Erica Penley; Council Member Toombs nominated  
Jalila Hague; Council Member Kupin nominated Annie Klaver. The President  
declared the nominations closed, with an election to be conducted at the June 2,  
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.  
Rules of Procedure  
Rule 46  
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 46 - Council meetings; scheduling  
The Rule amendment was recommended for deferral by the Rules,  
Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. The Rule amendment is  
deferred pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council.  
Bills on Public Hearing  
BL2025-1175 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by applying a Neighborhood Conservation Zoning Overlay District to various  
properties located north of Shackleford Road, west of Belmont Boulevard, east  
of Oriole Place and south of Glen Echo Road, zoned RS10 and R10 (38 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026NHC-001-001).  
Council Member Preptit withdrew the bill.  
BL2025-1176 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2025-1175, a proposed Conservation Zoning Overlay District for various  
properties located north of Shackleford Road, west of Belmont Boulevard, east  
of Oriole Place and south of Glen Echo Road, zoned RS10 and R10 (38 acres),  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026NHC-001-001). THE  
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Preptit withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1296 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require  
district council member notice of unenforceable conditions associated with  
approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development  
plans (Proposal No. 2026Z-007TX-001).  
Council Member Cortese 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 Cortese 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.  
BL2026-1317 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the  
Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses  
(Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).  
Council Member Spain 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 Spain moved that  
the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Spain offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1317 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the  
Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses  
(Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).  
Council Member Spain moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The  
bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1318 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).  
Council Member Parker 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 Parker moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Parker offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1318 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).  
Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading as  
substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1326 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
to clarify the entitlements of properties which are adjacent or within rail corridors  
within 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026Z-004TX-001).  
Council Member Evans 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 Evans moved  
that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Porterfield  
abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1337 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on  
properties located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards  
Way, at the terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located  
within a Planned Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units,  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002).  
Council Member Evans 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  
Evans moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member  
Evans-Segall abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1338 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1337, an amendment to a portion of a Planned Unit Development  
located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards Way, at the  
terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located within a Planned  
Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Evans 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  
Evans moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member  
Evans-Segall abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1339 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a Specific Plan for properties located at 915 and 927 Skyline  
Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline Memorial Court, (21.95  
acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units, zoned SP, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002).  
Council Member Parker 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 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.  
BL2026-1340 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1339, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline  
Memorial Court, (21.95 acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units,  
zoned SP, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002).  
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Parker 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 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.  
BL2026-1341 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS10 to R10 zoning for property located at 1703 River Drive,  
located approximately 275 feet east of Hydes Ferry Road (0.6 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-086PR-001).  
Council Member Kimbrough 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 Kimbrough  
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.  
BL2026-1342 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS80 and RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3033,  
3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin  
Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of  
North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50  
acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001).  
Council Member Huffman 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 Huffman 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.  
BL2026-1343 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1342, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road,  
Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located  
east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings  
Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001). THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Huffman 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 Huffman 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.  
BL2026-1344 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to MUN-A-NS zoning for properties located at 1304 and  
1306 Jones Avenue, located approximately 191 feet north of Douglas Avenue  
(0.21 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-016PR-001).  
Council Member Parker 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 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.  
BL2026-1345 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS15 to SP zoning for property located at 3854 Abernathy  
Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike (8.48 acres), to permit 63  
detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory apartments, all of which  
is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-003-001).  
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred indefinitely, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1346 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1345, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
3854 Abernathy Road, approximately 549 feet west of Clarksville Pike (8.48  
acres) to permit 63 detached multi-family residential units with 9 accessory  
apartments, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-003-001).  
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be deferred indefinitely, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1347 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a Specific Plan for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914  
and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923  
and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned  
SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003).  
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.  
BL2026-1348 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1347, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913,  
915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of  
Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential  
units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003). THE  
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
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.  
BL2026-1349 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by cancelling a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District located  
at 5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway  
(2.02 acres), zoned R10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
95P-004-003).  
Council Member Huffman 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  
Huffman 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.  
BL2026-1350 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from R10 to SP zoning for property located at 5309 Weber Road,  
approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway (2.02 acres), to permit  
18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-014-001).  
Council Member Huffman 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  
Huffman 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.  
BL2026-1351 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1350, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway  
(2.02 acres), to permit 18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-014-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Huffman 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  
Huffman 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.  
BL2026-1352 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from CL and RS7.5 to MUL-A-NS zoning for properties located at  
2400, 2402 and 2404 Brick Church Pike, at the northwest corner between  
Avondale Circle and Brick Church Pike (0.95 acres), all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-019PR-001).  
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.  
BL2026-1353 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 2318 Foster  
Avenue, located approximately 134 feet north of Peachtree Street (0.17 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-020PR-001).  
Council Member Harrell 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 Harrell 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.  
BL2026-1354 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from IG to SP zoning for property located 100 Taylor Street  
approximately 194 feet east of 2nd Avenue North (1.32 acres), to permit a  
mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-010-001).  
Council Member Evans 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 Evans 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.  
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 RS2026-1928. The bills on second reading consent  
begin with BL2026-1363. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2026-1327.  
RS2026-1928 A resolution amending Resolution No. RS2025-1137 to extend the special  
session of the Metropolitan Board of Equalization for Tax Year 2025.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1929 A resolution calling the independent Metropolitan Board of Equalization into  
regular session beginning June 1, 2026, and special session beginning June  
29, 2026.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1930 A resolution approving the appointment of hearing officers by the independent  
Metropolitan Board of Equalization to conduct preliminary hearings and to make  
investigations regarding complaints before the Board.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1932 A resolution approving an application for an African American Cultural Heritage  
Action Fund grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical  
Commission, to complete a study of Nashville and Davidson County,  
Tennessee’s historical African American cemeteries.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1933 A Resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency to  
negotiate and enter into a PILOT Agreement and accept payments in lieu of ad  
valorem taxes with respect to a multi-family housing project located at 1429  
12th Avenue S. known as Belmont Village Apartments.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1934 A resolution authorizing a grant not exceeding $1,000,000 from the Barnes  
Fund for Affordable Housing to fund a previously expired grant to Inspiritus,  
Inc., for the express purpose of constructing and rehabilitating affordable or  
workforce housing.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1935 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Hustler Turf Equipment, Inc. for grounds maintenance and landscaping  
equipment for both the Metropolitan Parks Department and the General  
Services Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government  
Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-1936 A resolution appropriating a total of $400,000 to Safe Haven Family Shelter and  
approving Amendment Number Two to a grant contract between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and  
through the Office of Homeless Services, and Safe Haven Family Shelter, to  
increase the grant amount and extend the grant term to provide hotel rooms  
across the Nashville area for emergency alternative shelter for families with  
minor children.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1937 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Greater Nashville  
Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through  
Metropolitan Social Services, to provide nutrition services to eligible seniors and  
transportation services for the elderly who are unable to drive or have no other  
means of transportation.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1938 A resolution approving amendment three to a grant from the Tennessee  
Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by  
and through the Office of Family Safety, to support the provision of services to  
families who have experienced domestic violence and child abuse/neglect.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1939 A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to a contract between The  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and ImageTrend,  
LLC to provide EMS and Fire Department data collection and reporting  
software.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1940 A resolution approving the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between  
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and  
through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and Signature Center,  
L.P. for office space for the Police Advocacy Support Services (“PASS”)  
Program (Proposal No. 2026M-011AG-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and  
Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Public Health  
and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1941 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Governmentjobs.com, Inc., for workforce management software for the  
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1942 A resolution approving an application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice  
Assistance Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police  
Department, for specialized training and equipment to ensure personnel  
maintain needed certifications for criminal investigation and crime reduction  
initiatives.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1943 A resolution approving a preliminary engineering agreement between CSX  
Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), a Virginia corporation with its principal place of  
business in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Nashville Department of  
Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to facilitate the  
development of proposed bridge repairs over CSXT rail at Cleveland Street,  
Hamilton Avenue, Myatt Drive, and Sidco Drive. (Proposal No.  
2026M-013AG-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and  
Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1944 A resolution approving a Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health,  
(“REACH”), grant application from the Tennessee Department of Health to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of  
Transportation, to advance health equity through meaningful community  
engagement initiatives such as the Open Streets Program in areas with  
predominantly racial or ethnic minority populations.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1945 A resolution accepting a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant from the  
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting  
by and through the Nashville Department of Waste Services, to fund the first  
phase of a multi-phase plan to invest in collection infrastructure and specialized  
equipment.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1946 A resolution approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and Legacy South  
Builders, LLC, to provide public sanitary Sewer service improvements for  
Legacy South Builders’ proposed development, as well as other existing  
properties in the area (MWS Project No. 25-SL-120 and Proposal No.  
2026M-008AG-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and  
Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation  
and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1947 A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to  
exercise option agreements for the purchase of three flood-prone properties,  
located at 230 Harrington Avenue, 3227 West Hamilton Avenue and 3905  
Tucker Road, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2026M-002PR-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and  
Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation  
and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1948 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-1141 to authorize The  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the  
acceptance of sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements,  
and to update Map and Parcel information, for now two properties located at  
3533 B Dickerson Pike and 550 Dusky Drive, (MWS Project No. 24-SL-242 and  
Proposal No. 2025M-168ES-002).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1949 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly,  
for property located at 611 Cowan Street, also known as 611 Cowan Hotel  
(MWS Project No. 26-WL-11 and Proposal No. 2026M-022ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1950 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force main, for property  
located at Old Hickory Blvd (unnumbered), also known as Christ Church (MWS  
Project No. 25-SL-219 and Proposal No. 2026M-019ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1951 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer force mains, for two  
properties located at 9861 Split Log Road and 1565 Sunset Road in Williamson  
County, also known as 9861 Split Log Road Sewer Extension (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-85 and Proposal No. 2026M-018ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1952 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property  
located at 616 Ewing Avenue, also known as Nashville Hotel (MWS Project No.  
26-SL-10 and Proposal No. 2026M-023ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1953 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer  
manholes, for property located at 501 South 2nd Street, also known as East  
Bank Flats (MWS Project No. 25-SL-201 and Proposal No. 2026M-024ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1955 A resolution recognizing the progress and importance of the Fisk Jubilee Bridge  
Area Revitalization.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-1960 A resolution approving the election of certain Notaries Public for Davidson  
County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
BL2026-1363 An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified  
areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the  
time period beginning at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. on June 3, 2026, and ending at  
midnight (12:00) on June 8, 2026, relative to the use of these areas in  
conjunction with the 2026 CMA Fest and related activities and events.  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.  
BL2026-1365 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of a portion of Alley #2076, Alley  
#2077, Alley #2078, and Stanley Street right-of-way. (Proposal Number  
2026M-002AB-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1366 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire  
hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and associated easements, for  
two properties located at 3124 Murfreesboro Pike and 3201 Hamilton Church  
Road, also known as Antioch 15 Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-45 &  
25-SL-109 and Proposal No. 2026M-021ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1367 An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, sanitary sewer  
manhole and easements, and to accept new public water main, fire hydrant  
assembly, sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 110  
Tune Airport Drive, also known as Atlantic Aviation JWN Phase 1 (MWS Project  
Nos. 25-WL-84 and 25-SL-210 and Proposal No. 2026M-027ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1327 An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.114 of the Metropolitan  
Code of Laws pertaining to the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control  
Commission.  
BL2026-1329 An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Nashville  
Leased Housing Associates III, Limited Partnership, to provide enhanced  
pedestrian signaling for Nashville Leased Housing Associates III’s proposed  
development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Proposal No.  
2025M-034AG-001).  
BL2026-1330 An ordinance authorizing Riverwalk Nashville Homeowners Association, Inc. to  
construct and install aerial and underground encroachments at 6161 Rivervalley  
Drive. (Proposal No. 2025M-023EN-001).  
BL2026-1331 An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of a portion of Newsom Station  
Road right-of-way between Newsom Station Road and Interstate I-40.  
(Proposal Number 2026M-001AB-001).  
BL2026-1332 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Townes Drive Stormwater  
Improvement Project for two properties located at 178 and 182 Townes Drive.  
(Project No. 26-SWC-192 and Proposal No. 2026M-016ES-001).  
BL2026-1333 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation, condemnation and acceptance for the Kenwood Drive Stormwater  
Improvement Project for six properties located on Kenwood Drive, Winding Way  
and Eastdale Avenue (Project No. 26-SWC-181 and Proposal No.  
2026M-012ES-001).  
BL2026-1335 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer  
manholes and easements, for six properties located on Nolensville Road and  
Williams Road in Williamson County, also known as Darsey (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-141 and Proposal No. 2026M-015ES-001).  
BL2026-1336 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept the vertical relocation of water main, new sanitary  
sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties  
located at 3332 Murfreesboro Pike and Mt. View Road (unnumbered), also  
known as Mt. View Wawa (MWS Project Nos. 26-WL-14 and 25-SL-212 and  
Proposal No. 2026M-014ES-001).  
Having been unanimously approved by all of the appropriate committees, upon motion duly seconded,  
all of the items on the Consent Agenda were approved by the following vote: Yes (31): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash,  
Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Resolutions  
RS2026-1926 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with For The Record, Ltd. for courtroom audio and visual equipment, service  
and storage for the State Trial Courts.  
The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance  
Committee. The resolution is deferred pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of  
Procedure of the Council.  
RS2026-1927 A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the  
Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted  
successor is employed.  
The resolution was approved by the Charter Revision Committee. Council  
Member Capp moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash,  
Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and  
Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1931 A resolution to approve the criteria for Operating Support and Thrive grants for  
fiscal year 2027 for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Council Member Toombs  
moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on  
the motion that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and  
approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton,  
Sepulveda, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (27)  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Ellis, and Styles  
No (5)  
Abstain (0)  
RS2026-1954 A resolution expressing a lack of confidence in the performance and leadership  
of Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County for its failures during Winter Storm Fern.  
The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Rules, Confirmations, and  
Public Elections Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure  
Committee. The resolution is deferred pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of  
Procedure of the Council.  
RS2026-1956 A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in  
Nashville and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Capp,  
Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash,  
Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and  
Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1957 A resolution recognizing May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month in Nashville and  
Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Suara 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 (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock,  
Webb, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain  
(0).  
RS2026-1958 A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and  
Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash,  
Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and  
Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1959 A resolution recognizing May 11 through 17, 2026, as Period Poverty  
Awareness Week in Nashville and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Gadd 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 (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain  
(0).  
Bills on Introduction and First Reading  
BL2026-1368 An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks  
and Recreation (“Parks”), and the Nashville Steam Preservation Society to  
donate and transfer a non-permanent structure that is currently located in  
Centennial Park.  
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.  
BL2026-1369 An ordinance approving a temporary license agreement related to construction  
of a Stones River - Opry Mills greenway connector trail.  
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.  
BL2026-1370 An ordinance approving a License and Lease Agreement between by and  
between Nashville Riverboats, LLC (“NRB”) and The Metropolitan Government  
of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metro Nashville Police  
Department and Nashville Fire Department (“Metro”) for use of a commercial  
boat dock.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.  
BL2026-1371 An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding between The  
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) and Vanderbilt University,  
acting through its Police Department, a component of Vanderbilt University  
Public Safety (“Vanderbilt PD”), to establish a training partnership between the  
agencies.  
Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on first reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council  
Members Kimbrough, Capp, and Gadd abstaining. The bill is referred to the  
Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.  
BL2026-1372 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation and acceptance, for two properties located at 6937 Nolensville Road  
and Rocky Fork Road (unnumbered) in Brentwood Tennessee, for the  
Nolensville Trunk Sewer Project (Project No. 25-SC-0020 and Proposal No.  
2026M-006ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning 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.  
BL2026-1373 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, fire hydrant  
assembly and sanitary sewer manholes, and to accept new sanitary sewer  
main, fire hydrant assembly, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two  
properties located at 1205 and 1223 Third Avenue North, also known as 3rd  
and Madison Townhomes Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-47 and  
25-SL-111 and Proposal No. 2026M-030ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning 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.  
BL2026-1374 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer  
manholes and easements, for property located at 508 B Southgate Avenue,  
also known as 508 and 510 Southgate (MWS Project No. 24-SL-207 and  
Proposal No. 2026M-029ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning 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.  
BL2026-1375 An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire  
hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property  
located at 401C Friendship Drive, also known as Kings Lane SP (MWS Project  
No. 25-WL-92 and 25-SL-237 and Proposal No. 2026M-025ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning 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.  
BL2026-1376 An ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Water System Settlement  
Funds from Tyco Fire Products LP and Chemguard, Inc. to the Metropolitan  
Department of Water and Sewerage Services.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
Bills on Second Reading  
BL2026-1355 An ordinance amending Section 2.04.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the Metropolitan Council Office.  
The bill was recommended for withdrawal by the Charter Revision Committee an  
no action was taken by the Government Operations and Regulations  
Committee. Council Member Ellis withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1356 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
modify appraisal requirements for certain real estate acquisitions made by the  
Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for  
Choose How You Move projects.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Toombs moved  
to defer the bill with a re-referral to committees, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1357 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative  
to the Department of Law.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. 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.  
BL2026-1358 An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 2.62,  
Chapter 12.56, and Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify fees  
charged by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal  
Infrastructure (“NDOT”) and make various other changes.  
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee  
and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Toombs  
moved that the bill be deferred to the June 2, 2206 Council meeting, which  
motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1359 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Law relative  
to removals of obstructions in the right-of-way.  
No action was taken by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
Council Member Evans-Segall withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1362 An ordinance requiring an annual review and an annual presentation to the  
Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council from all boards,  
commissions, departments, and authorities offering tax abatement incentives.  
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
The bill is deferred pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1364 An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hessel Properties, GP for  
use of 74,374 square feet of office space located at 1283 Murfreesboro Pike  
(Parcel No. 12000015500)(Proposal No.2026M-015AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee, and the Government Operations and Regulations  
Committee. 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, with Council Member Kimbrough voting No.  
Bills on Third Reading  
BL2026-1255 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws,  
related to sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way.  
Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman moved to suspend the  
rules of procedure to offer an amendment. Without objection, Council Member  
Huffman offered Amendment No. 2 to the bill and moved that it be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on third reading as  
amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call  
vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Kupin, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (29)  
No (0)  
Abstain (0)  
BL2026-1328 An ordinance to amend Chapter 10.64.018 of the Metropolitan Code, to  
establish an updated fee schedule for the Fire Marshal’s Office.  
Council Member Toombs moved to defer the bill to the June 16, 2026 Council  
meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1334 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing reservoir drain line, and to accept new  
public sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for  
property located at 1431 Vultee Boulevard, also known as Jetway Logistics  
(MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-53 and 25-SL-57 and Proposal No.  
2025M-194ES-001).  
Council Member Evans-Segall moved that the bill be passed on third reading,  
which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (31):  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Vo,  
Cash, Kupin, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Allen.  
Adjournment  
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.