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Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Metropolitan Council  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, April 7, 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 Councillor Tracy Kelly, Lord Mayor of Belfast.  
The Metropolitan Council gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag.  
Roll Call  
The roll was called and the following members were present during the progress of the meeting:  
Henderson, Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel,  
Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and  
Spain  
Present (37)  
Gamble, Weiner, Gadd, and Sepulveda  
Absent (4)  
Approval of Minutes  
The minutes of the regular meeting on March 17, 2026 were approved.  
Appointees and Nominees  
26-052  
26-053  
26-054  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Reappointment of Katherine McDonell for a term expiring March 7, 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.  
Board of Equalization  
Appointment of Whitney Ellis as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 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.  
Board of Equalization  
Appointment of Christopher Grimes as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14,  
2028.  
The appointment was recommended for withdrawal by the Rules, Confirmations,  
and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Cash withdrew the  
appointment.  
26-055  
Board of Equalization  
Appointment of Michele Trueba as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14,  
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.  
26-056  
26-057  
26-058  
26-059  
Board of Equalization  
Appointment of Scott Tyrone as an Alternate for a term expiring April 14, 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.  
Fair Commissioners Board  
Appointment of Brittany Tabor for a term expiring April 6, 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.  
Farmers Market Board  
Reappointment of Scott Moskovitz 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.  
Housing Trust Fund Commission  
Appointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 2026.  
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.  
26-042  
26-060  
Property Standards and Appeals Board  
Reappointment of Mirza Esteban for a term expiring April 7, 2030.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections recommended a one-meeting  
deferral. Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Sports Authority  
Reappointment of Daniel (Russ) Pulley for a term expiring February 19, 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.  
26-043  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Jeffrey Ezell Ace for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
26-061  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Linda Breggin for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
26-046  
26-047  
26-048  
26-050  
26-062  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Cesar Castro for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections recommended a one-meeting  
deferral. Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Caroline Everett for a term expiring March 14, 2028.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections recommended a one-meeting  
deferral. Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion  
was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of CM Sandy Ewing for a term expiring April 15, 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.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Matthew K. Taylor for a term expiring April 15, 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.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Jennifer Wang for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
26-063  
26-064  
26-065  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Erica Weeks for a term expiring March 14, 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.  
Traffic and Parking Commission  
Appointment of Lauren Gaines for a term expiring April 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.  
Zoning Appeals Board  
Appointment of Michael Garrigan for a term expiring February 26, 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.  
26-066  
Zoning Appeals Board  
Appointment of Anna Yoder for a term expiring February 26, 2027.  
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  
26-041  
26-038  
Arts Commission  
Reappointment of Evan R. Brown for a term expiring April 26, 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.  
Planning Commission  
Reappointment of Jessica Farr for a term expiring March 31, 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 voice vote of the Council, with Council  
Member Welsch voting No.  
26-044  
26-045  
26-049  
26-051  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of CM Burkley Allen for a term expiring April 15, 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  
Reappointment of Jason Carney 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  
Reappointment of Michelle Hamman 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  
Reappointment of Stephanie Teatro 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  
26-067  
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.  
·
Nick Cavin nominated by CM Capp  
The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council  
Member Capp nominated Nick Cavin. The President declared the nominations  
closed, with an election to be conducted at the May 7, 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 50  
Amendment to Rules of Procedure, Rule 50 - Election to boards and  
commissions  
The Rule amendment was approved with a substitute by the Rules,  
Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Kupin moved  
that the Rule amendment be adopted, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Cash offered a substitute Rule amendment and moved that it  
be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
Council Member Kupin moved that the Rule amendment be adopted as  
substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Suara  
moved to defer the Rule amendment, which motion was properly seconded.  
After discussion, Council Member Suara withdrew the deferral motion. After  
further discussion, Council Member Evans 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 Rule amendment be adopted as  
substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call  
vote:  
Suara, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Gregg, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (27)  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Harrell, Bradford, Welsch, and Vo  
No (6)  
Abstain (0)  
Bills on Public Hearing  
BL2025-703 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 for property located at 4301  
Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS and located  
within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres), all of which  
is described herein (Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001).  
Council Member Horton 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.  
BL2025-704 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2025-703, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to include property  
located at 4301 Harding Pike, 296 feet southwest of Woodlawn Drive, zoned CS  
and located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay (3.99 acres)  
(Proposal No. 2025HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
Council Member Horton 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.  
BL2026-1195 An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to remove  
the “bar or night club” use from being permitted within the shopping center  
zoning districts (Proposal No. 2026Z-003TX-001).  
Council Member Styles withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1257 An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of  
Laws, to permit detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created  
residential lots with non-conforming lot area (Proposal No. 2026Z-005TX-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.  
BL2026-1303 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 800 Gwynn  
Drive, at the southeast corner of Patapsco Street and Gwynn Drive (0.32  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-127PR-001).  
Council Member Benedict 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 favor of the bill. The  
President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Benedict 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.  
BL2026-1304 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 property located at 2304 Hobson Pike,  
approximately 207 feet northeast of Beachmist Way, zoned SP (12.15 acres), to  
permit a daycare center, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2025SP-027-002).  
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.  
BL2026-1305 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 R8 to SP zoning for the property located at 1027 Wade  
Avenue, at the southeast corner of Wade Avenue and 11th Avenue South (0.14  
acres), to permit four multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-054-001).  
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.  
BL2026-1306 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1305, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
1027 Wade Avenue, at the southeast corner of Wade Avenue and 11th Avenue  
South (0.14 acres) to permit four multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-054-001). 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.  
BL2026-1307 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 OR20 to SP zoning for property located at 100 Kenner  
Avenue, approximately 315 feet northeast of Ridgefield Drive (0.34 acres), and  
located within the Harding/White Bridge Urban Design Overlay, to permit a  
mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-006-001).  
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 seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and  
Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1308 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 IWD, ORI and SP to MUL-NS zoning for properties located at  
911, 920 and 921 Perimeter Court, located approximately 285 feet southeast of  
Perimeter Place Drive (14.07 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal  
No. 2026Z-007PR-001).  
Council Member Gregg 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 Gregg 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.  
BL2026-1309 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 RM20-A-NS zoning for properties located at 3311,  
3313, 3315A, 3317 and 3319 Walton Lane, approximately 34 feet west of  
Arrowhead Drive (4.13 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026Z-011PR-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.  
BL2026-1310 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 2507 Meharry  
Boulevard, approximately 166 feet west of 25th Avenue North (0.17 acres), and  
within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-013PR-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.  
BL2026-1311 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 to permit  
120 multi-family residential units on property located at 201 Gifford Place,  
located at the corner of Gifford Place and Whites Creek Pike (3.11 acres),  
zoned CS and within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, all of which  
is described herein (Proposal No. 61-77P-005).  
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 citizens were heard in favor of and in  
opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council  
Member Kimbrough moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which  
motion was properly seconded. Council Member Nash asked for a roll call vote  
to be taken, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council  
Member Huffman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion  
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved  
by the following roll call vote.  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Hancock, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Preptit, Nash,  
Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (29)  
Webb, and Eslick  
No (2)  
Druffel, Johnston, and Styles  
Abstain (3)  
BL2026-1312 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 the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various  
properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive,  
(165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards  
related to future streets and open space, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2017UD-005-012).  
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.  
BL2026-1313 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1312, the River North Urban Design Overlay, for properties located on  
Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a  
new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets  
and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2017UD-005-012). 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.  
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 RS2026-1861. The bills on second reading consent  
begin with BL2026-1319. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2025-1163.  
RS2026-1861 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human  
Services, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson  
County Juvenile Court, to establish and enforce federal and state mandated  
child support program guidelines for children born out of wedlock.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1862 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Kofile Technologies, Inc. for digital solutions and records management for  
the Circuit Court Clerk.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1863 A resolution approving an application for an Advancing Workforce Mobility  
Grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and  
through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to expand the MAC4Jobs program  
and empower STARS workers (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) from  
low-income households in Nashville to access high-demand tech roles and to  
move from credential offered to credential validated so non-degree credentials  
become portable.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1864 A resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing  
affordable housing approved by RS2025-1524 between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban Housing Solutions.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1865 A resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing  
affordable housing approved by RS2024-592 between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and The William Franklin  
Buchanan Community Development Corporation.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1866 A resolution approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Botero and Finley  
Investments for the provision of golf cart and utility cart rental services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1867 A resolution approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Grand Central Party Rental,  
Inc. dba Grand Tent Event for the provision of tent rental services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1869 A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation Fund Grant  
from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government,  
acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to fund support  
for a survey of three community subareas of Davidson County - North, South,  
and Southeast Nashville - which comprise a wide mix of racial and socio-  
economic communities and histories.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-1870 A resolution appropriating a total of $80,000 from a certain account of the  
Community Safety Fund for a grant to Friends of Mill Ridge Park to improve  
community safety by increasing access to greenspace and outdoor services as  
part of the Community Safety Initiative.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and  
Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1871 A resolution accepting 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.  
RS2026-1872 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with CORT Business Services Corporation for home and office furniture rental  
services for the Office of Homeless Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1873 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Buckeye International, Inc. for custodial supplies for the Nashville Public  
Library.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1874 A resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit  
organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs  
through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1875 A resolution approving a grant application for a National Leadership Grant for  
Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, in conjunction  
with its Nashville After Zone Alliance, to use funding to address a critical and  
timely need in equipping youth and adults with Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy  
skills.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1876 A resolution approving amendment four to the Centennial Park Master Plan  
Support Grant from The Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and  
Recreation Department, to support the implementation of the Centennial Park  
Master Plan.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1877 A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant package from the  
Cumberland River Compact to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and  
through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements  
to the restroom in the Quonset Hut in Shelby Park.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1878 A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant from the Nashville  
Parks Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the second phase of the  
Watkins Park Pump Track (Watkins Pump Track 2) with completed  
improvements.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1879 A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and  
settle the personal injury claims of Kierra Sims, individually and as natural  
parent of her minor child, Jazele Sampson, against the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $40,000.00,  
and that said amount be paid out of the Self-Insured Liability Fund.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1880 A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan  
Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), and Middle Tennessee State University  
(“MTSU”), for use of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (“Facility”), for mounted  
patrol training.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1881 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with N Ear, Inc. for the purchase of radio earpieces for the Metropolitan  
Nashville Police Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1882 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Populus Technologies, Inc. for curb and mobility management systems for  
the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1883 A resolution approving an application for a license agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”), acting by  
and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal  
Infrastructure (“NDOT”), and the State of Tennessee, Department of  
Transportation (“TDOT”) and supporting a permanent art installation of Metro,  
acting by and through the Metro Arts Commission (“Arts”), on the TDOT  
property at the North point of the intersection of Clarksville Highway and Rosa  
L. Parks Blvd.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-1884 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 SWAMI  
-SHREEJI HERMITAGE, LLC, to provide public sewer service improvements for  
Swami - Shreeji Hermitage’s proposed development, as well as other existing  
properties in the area (MWS Project No. 21-SL-0147 and Proposal No.  
2026M-010AG-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.  
RS2026-1885 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Hydromax USA, LLC. for valve exercising, hydrant maintenance and other  
related services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1886 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 117B Straton Lane, north of the project  
location in the Broadmoor Drive right-of-way between 401 Walton Lane and  
3101 Dickerson Pike, also known as Broadmoor Offsite Sewer, (MWS Project  
No. 25-SL-120 and Proposal No. 2026M-004ES-001).  
The resolution was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. The  
resolution was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1887 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing sanitary sewer main, and to accept new  
public sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at  
492 Craighead Street, also known as Vintage Fair Park (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-154 and Proposal No. 2026M-010ES-001).  
The resolution was approved with conditions by the Planning Commission. The  
resolution was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1888 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, and to accept new  
public water main, relocation of a fire hydrant assembly and vertical relocation  
of a sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 2244 Hobson Pike, also  
known as Resurrected Life Chapel (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-90 and  
25-SL-229 and Proposal No. 2026M-013ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-1891 A resolution affirming the establishment of a Metropolitan Emergency  
Preparedness Working Group and directing the development of  
comprehensive emergency preparedness guidebook for Council Members.  
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The resolution was approved by the Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-1893 A resolution recognizing the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball  
Team for winning the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament  
Championship and securing a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s  
Basketball Tournament.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-1894 A resolution honoring the 40th anniversary of Nashville’s only Black-owned  
bookstore Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore and recognizing April 7, 2026, as  
National Black Bookstore Day in Nashville and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-1896 A resolution recognizing April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Library Week  
and recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Library Workers Day.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-1897 A resolution recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Nashville  
and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
BL2026-1319 An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to participate in the master agreement between the Wilson  
County Board of Education, a state of Tennessee municipal agency, and Dell  
Marketing, L.P., to purchase computer hardware and software.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
BL2026-1320 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 Domain Timberlake Multistate  
2, LLC; C/O Clayton Properties Group, Inc., for greenway improvements at 552  
Misty Creek Court (Parcel No. 032160B90400CO) (Proposal No.  
2026M-007AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1321 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 2500 W Heiman, LP, for  
greenway improvements at 2518 W Heiman Street (Parcel No. 08100003300)  
(Proposal No. 2026M-005AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1322 An ordinance authorizing 603 Southgate LLC to construct and install an  
underground encroachment at 603 Southgate Avenue (Proposal No.  
2025M-014EN-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1323 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through  
negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the Maynor Avenue Stormwater  
Improvement Project for property located at 1013 Maynor Avenue. (Project No.  
26-SWC-149 and Proposal No. 2025M-198ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1324 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 Lucile Street (unnumbered), also known as City Vista II, (MWS  
Project No. 25-WL-36 and 25-SL-86 and Proposal No. 2025M-186ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1325 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water and sanitary sewer mains,  
fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, and to  
accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies,  
sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for 17 properties located at Cowan  
Street, Waterside Drive, River North Boulevard and North 9th Street, also  
known as River North Early Works (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-73 & 25-SL-170  
and Proposal No. 2026M-005ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2025-1163 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 R8 to SP zoning for properties located at 2130, 2132A,  
2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140 and 2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3005A, 3005B,  
3007 and 3009 Cliff Drive, at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Pike and Cliff  
Drive (5.29 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-048-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2025-1164 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2025-1163, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
2130, 2132A, 2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140 and 2142 Buena Vista Pike and  
3005A, 3005B, 3007 and 3009 Cliff Drive, at the southwest corner of Buena  
Vista Pike and Cliff Drive (5.29 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-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.  
BL2026-1298 An ordinance approving Amendment 2 to Contract #6468641 between Motorola  
Solutions Inc. and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson  
County for the provision of an 800Mhz P25 trunked simulcast radio system  
software upgrade, migration, and maintenance.  
BL2026-1299 An ordinance approving a memorandum of understanding by and between  
Vanderbilt University ("Vanderbilt") and The Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan  
Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”), for the purpose of reimbursing the  
MNPD for agreed upon law enforcement services.  
BL2026-1300 An ordinance providing the honorary street name designation of “Johnny Cash  
Way” for a portion of 3rd Avenue South.  
BL2026-1301 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 516 Meridian Street, (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-187 and Proposal No. 2026M-003ES-001).  
BL2026-1302 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer main, fire  
hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property  
located at 6103 Mt. View Road, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-78 and 24-SL-245  
and Proposal No. 2025M-048ES-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 (32): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel,  
Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Resolutions  
RS2026-1868 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with ADP, Inc. for human capital management systems and managed business  
solutions for the Finance Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council  
Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1889 A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill  
1289/Senate Bill 1247, as amended, which approves the Alyssa Lotkis Safety  
Act.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Cortese moved that the resolution be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33):  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg,  
Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1890 A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government conduct additional  
research and analysis regarding tax rates and services within the Urban  
Services District and General Services District to ensure all taxpayers in  
Davidson County are treated equitably.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council  
Member Spain moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly  
seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to defer the resolution, which  
motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield asked for a roll call  
vote to be taken, which motion was properly seconded. The matter recurred on  
the motion to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and failed by the  
following roll call vote: Yes (9): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, and Taylor; No (26): Allen, Hill, Toombs,  
Cortese, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch,  
Vo, Cash, Horton, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; Abstain (0). The matter recurred on the motion  
that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by  
the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor,  
Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles,  
Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (34)  
Porterfield  
No (1)  
Abstain (0)  
RS2026-1892 A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette,  
Jr.  
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 (35): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash,  
Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-1895 A resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in  
Nashville and Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to adopt the resolution and that all  
members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule  
12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and  
approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton,  
Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Bills on Introduction and First Reading  
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.  
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 and the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee.  
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.  
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.  
BL2026-1329 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).  
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 Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
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).  
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.  
BL2026-1331 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1332 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1333 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1334 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1335 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1336 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).  
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.  
BL2026-1337 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District on  
properties located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards  
Way, at the terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located  
within a Planned Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units,  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002).  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1338 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1337, an amendment to a portion of a Planned Unit Development  
located at Old Lebanon Dirt Road (unnumbered) and 1704 Robards Way, at the  
terminus of Dutchfalls Cove (11.23 acres), zoned RM9, located within a Planned  
Unit Overlay District, to permit 77 multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 154-73P-002). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1339 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a Specific Plan for properties located at 915 and 927 Skyline  
Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline Memorial Court, (21.95  
acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units, zoned SP, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002).  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1340 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1339, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Drive, approximately 911 feet west of Skyline  
Memorial Court, (21.95 acres), to permit 280 multi-family residential units,  
zoned SP, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2013SP-038-002).  
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1341 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS10 to R10 zoning for property located at 1703 River Drive,  
located approximately 275 feet east of Hydes Ferry Road (0.6 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-086PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next  
available public hearing.  
BL2026-1342 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS80 and RS15 to SP zoning for properties located at 3033,  
3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road, Melvin  
Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located east of  
North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings Way (50  
acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001).  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1343 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1342, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
3033, 3221, 3255 Melvin Road, 6227, 6237, 6317 North New Hope Road,  
Melvin Road (unnumbered), and North New Hope Road (unnumbered), located  
east of North New Hope Road, north of Central Pike and south of Landings  
Way (50 acres), to permit 164 single-family residential lots, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-002-001). THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1344 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to MUN-A-NS zoning for properties located at 1304 and  
1306 Jones Avenue, located approximately 191 feet north of Douglas Avenue  
(0.21 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-016PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next  
available public hearing.  
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).  
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.  
BL2026-1346 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.  
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.  
BL2026-1347 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a Specific Plan for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914  
and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923  
and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned  
SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003).  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1348 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1347, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913,  
915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of  
Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential  
units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003). THE  
PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE  
RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1349 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by cancelling a portion of a Planned Unit Development Overlay District located  
at 5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway  
(2.02 acres), zoned R10, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
95P-004-003).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next  
available public hearing.  
BL2026-1350 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from R10 to SP zoning for property located at 5309 Weber Road,  
approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway (2.02 acres), to permit  
18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-014-001).  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1351 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1350, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
5309 Weber Road, approximately 85 feet west of Andrew Jackson Parkway  
(2.02 acres), to permit 18 multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-014-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved 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.  
BL2026-1352 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from CL and RS7.5 to MUL-A-NS zoning for properties located at  
2400, 2402 and 2404 Brick Church Pike, at the northwest corner between  
Avondale Circle and Brick Church Pike (0.95 acres), all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-019PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next  
available public hearing.  
BL2026-1353 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 2318 Foster  
Avenue, located approximately 134 feet north of Peachtree Street (0.17 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-020PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next  
available public hearing.  
BL2026-1354 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from IG to SP zoning for property located 100 Taylor Street  
approximately 194 feet east of 2nd Avenue North (1.32 acres), to permit a  
mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-010-001).  
The bill was approved 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.  
Bills on Second 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.  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council  
Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which  
motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman offered Amendment  
No. 1 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 second reading as amended, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1295 An ordinance amending Section 2.24.230 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
regarding the community meeting requirements for leasing certain Metropolitan  
Government-owned properties.  
The bill was approved with amendments by the Budget and Finance Committee  
and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member  
Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered Proposed Amendment 1,  
hereinafter Amendment A, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Allen  
moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion  
was properly seconded. Council Member Allen moved to suspend the rules of  
procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council  
Member Allen offer Proposed Late Amendment 1, hereinafter Amendment B,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading as  
amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered  
Proposed Amendment 3, hereinafter Amendment C, and moved that it be  
adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council. Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading  
as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1315 An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new  
chapter establishing a permit prioritization program for affordable housing and  
day care development projects.  
The bill was approved with a substitute and an amendment by the Planning and  
Zoning Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Public  
Health and Safety Committee, and the Government Operations and Regulations  
Committee. Council Member Capp moved to pass the bill on second reading,  
which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered a  
substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1315 An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new  
chapter establishing a priority processing program for affordable housing and  
day care development projects.  
Council Member Capp moved that the bill be passed on second reading as  
substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered  
Proposed Amendment 2, hereinafter Amendment 1, and moved that it be  
adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council. Council Member Capp moved that the bill be passed on second reading  
as substituted and amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1316 An ordinance amending Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
require shopping centers to provide publicly accessible rubbish and garbage  
containers.  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and  
Regulations Committee. Council Member Styles moved that the bill be passed  
on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member  
Bradford offered Amendment No. 1 to the bill and moved that it be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be passed on second reading as  
amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
Bills on Third Reading  
BL2026-1266 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 RM15-A-NS zoning for properties located at 4046  
and 4060 Murfreesboro Pike, approximately 399 feet southwest of Maxwell  
Road (10.12 acres), and within the Murfreesboro Pike Urban Design Overlay  
District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-033PR-001).  
Council Member Harrell moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and  
approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1273 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 make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-001)  
The bill was approved with amendments by the Planning and Zoning  
Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to defer the bill, which motion was  
properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Huffman called for the  
previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll  
call vote: Yes (17): Hill, Toombs, Webb, Eslick, Huffman, Gregg, Horton, Taylor,  
Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No  
(14): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Hancock, Bradford ,Welsch, Vo, and Cash; Abstain (1): Kupin. After  
further discussion, the matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill, which  
motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parked moved to amend the  
motion to defer by adding a re-referral to the Planning and Zoning Committee,  
which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The  
matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill with a re-referral to the Planning  
and Zoning Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice  
vote of the Council.  
BL2026-1284 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 DTC zoning for various properties located east of  
Korean Veterans Boulevard and south of Sylvan Street (40.96 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-009PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Kupin moved to defer the bill with a re-referral to the Planning and Zoning  
Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the  
Council.  
BL2026-1294 An ordinance authorizing a one-time bill credit to water and sewer users as a  
result of the January 2026 winter storm.  
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council Member  
Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
properly seconded. Council Member Bradford called for the previous question,  
which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote: Yes  
(25): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Parker, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Kupin, Horton, Druffel,  
Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; No (8):  
Porterfield, Hill, Cortese, Capp, Evans, Cash, Taylor, and Ewing; Abstain (0).  
The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Toombs, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Gregg, Cash, Horton, Lee, Ewing, and  
Spain  
Yes (16)  
Hill, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch,  
Vo, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Rutherford, and Styles  
No (18)  
Abstain (0)  
BL2026-1297 An ordinance approving Amendment Number 1 to the contract between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and iTEDIUM, Inc.,  
for COBRA administration and compliance services as well as direct and retiree  
billing of benefits.  
Council Member Toombs moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion  
was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (35): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Adjournment  
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.