Historic Metro Courthouse  
1 Public Square, 2nd floor  
Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Metropolitan Council  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, June 16, 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 Sheeva Azad, student at Belmont University.  
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,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick,  
Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner,  
Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles,  
Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Present (38)  
Gregg, Vo, and Gadd  
Absent (3)  
Approval of Minutes  
The minutes of the special meeting on June 9, 2026 were approved.  
Message From The Mayor  
Vice Mayor Henderson, members of Metro Council, staff, and Nashvillians—good evening.  
Tonight is one of the most important nights on our annual civic calendar. Passing a structurally  
balanced operating budget in the midst of spirited debate is the ordinary, yet critical, work of a healthy  
government.  
It’s how government should work.  
I’m grateful for the leadership of the Vice Mayor, Budget and Finance Committee Chair Kyonzté  
Toombs, and members of Council. I appreciate the thoughtful discussion of the budget, and I  
especially appreciate all the Nashvillians who lent their voice to this year’s budget process. We had  
extensive public comment on the budget this year... and those comments reinforced something we all  
know: Affordability is one of our biggest challenges. And that’s why my recommended budget  
prioritizes addressing it.  
A budget isn’t just a list of expenses—it's a statement about our values. The kind of city we are and  
want to be.  
My recommended budget and the Chair’s thoughtful substitute both prioritize funding for more  
housing, better schools, higher employee pay—and it tightens spending in recognition of slowing  
growth. I urge you to pass the Chair’s substitute unamended, so our residents know we’re the kind of  
city that uses the power of the purse to make life a little easier for the people who live here.  
The cost of housing is easily our biggest challenge, and we’re meeting it by recommending our biggest  
investment of local dollars to date in housing affordability. Since we launched the Unified Housing  
Strategy last year, we’ve created or preserved more than 3,000 affordable homes. We need many  
more, and I’ve proposed a 150% increase in funding for housing affordability to double down on that  
success.  
But we don’t stop there—we’re boosting public education funding and building on the many successes  
we’re already seeing in our public schools.  
The future of Nashville is being built in classrooms around the city, and this budget continues our  
commitment to supporting teachers and educators with improved pay, support to safely implement  
healthier school start times, and protecting programs we expanded during the pandemic.  
The budget is built around another important measure before you tonight: cutting the local grocery tax  
by 22%.  
Right now, inflation is hitting all of us when we buy pretty much anything. Lowering the grocery tax lets  
Nashvillians keep some of their hard-earned pay. So, while the folks up the hill have balked at putting  
money back into the pockets of Tennesseans by cutting the state grocery tax or funding this reduction,  
I hope you’ll support $9m of economic relief for Nashville families and pass the 22% reduction to the  
local sales tax on groceries. We cannot miss this opportunity.  
Tonight, let’s deliver for Nashvillians. Cut the grocery tax, invest in housing affordability, support  
quality schools, and deliver a balanced budget that supports our residents.  
Nashvillians are asking us to meet this moment with a decisive statement about who this city is for,  
and as I said in my State of Metro address, the answer is loud and clear—this city is for all of us.  
Appointees and Nominees  
26-108  
26-101  
26-109  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Reappointment of Alvin J. Haney for a term expiring August 1, 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.  
Central Business Improvement District (CBID) Board  
Appointment of Kristofer Carlson for a term expiring June 15, 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.  
Employee Benefit Board  
Reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis for a term expiring June 30, 2029.  
Council Member Cash moved to defer the appointment, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
26-106  
26-110  
26-111  
Social Services Commission  
Appointment of S. Will Acuff for a term expiring April 3, 2031.  
Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.  
Sustainability Advisory Committee  
Reappointment of Jolyn Mezera for a term expiring March 28, 2028.  
Council Member Cash withdrew the appointment.  
Tourism and Convention Commission  
Appointment of Darius McDonald 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  
26-103  
26-104  
Contract and Compliance Board  
Reappointment of Fabian Bedne for a term expiring July 27, 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.  
Hospital Authority  
Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey for a term expiring July 11, 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.  
26-107  
Social Services Commission  
Appointment of Mandy Spears for a term expiring April 3, 2031.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
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.  
Budget Items  
Without objection, bills BL2026-1377 and BL2026-1378 were taken out of order.  
BL2026-1377 A bill to be entitled: The Budget Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee for Fiscal Year 2027  
The bill was approved with a substitute 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 Toombs offered a substitute bill  
and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a  
voice vote of the Council. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be  
passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded.  
Council Member Evans-Segall offered a proposed amendment and moved that  
it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member  
Evans-Segall moved to suspend the rules of procedure to allow consideration of  
a late amendment, but was met with requisite objection causing the motion to  
fail. The matter recurred on the motion to adopt a proposed amendment, which  
motion was properly seconded. After discussion, 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 to adopt a  
proposed amendment, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of  
the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third  
reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion,  
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 bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion  
was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs,  
Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock,  
Webb, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton,  
Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (35)  
Eslick, and Johnston  
No (2)  
Abstain (0)  
BL2026-1378 An ordinance establishing the tax levy in the General Services District for the  
fiscal year 2026-2027 and declaring the amount required for the annual  
operating budget of the Urban Services District pursuant to section 6.07 of the  
Metropolitan Charter.  
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  
seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Huffman,  
Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (29)  
Kimbrough, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Kupin, and Johnston  
No (7)  
Abstain (0)  
Consent Agenda  
Pursuant to Rule 40 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the following resolutions, ordinances on  
second reading, and ordinances on third reading were considered together under the Consent  
Agenda. The resolutions on consent begin with RS2026-2004. The bills on second reading consent  
begin with BL2026-1393. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2026-1328.  
RS2026-2004 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for the general employees of the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, excluding  
employees of the Board of Health, Board of Education, and the Police and Fire  
Departments, effective July 1, 2026.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-2005 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan Board  
of Health, effective July 1, 2026.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and  
Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2006 A resolution adopting a new pay plan for employees of the Metropolitan  
Departments of Police and Fire, effective July 1, 2026.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee, the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Public Health and  
Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2008 A resolution approving an application for a Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant,  
and Substance Use, Site-Based Program grant from the U.S. Department of  
Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan  
Beer Board, to implement a pilot Sobering and Stabilization Center to provide a  
coordinated, community-based response for individuals experiencing  
substance-related crises and reduce reliance on emergency departments and  
incarceration by creating a safe, appropriate diversion option.  
The resolution was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations  
Committee.  
RS2026-2030 A resolution approving Amendment 1 to Contract #6548212 between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and National  
Safety Council to provide teaching materials and student materials for the  
General Sessions Court Traffic School.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2031 A resolution setting the compensation of the chair and members of the  
Metropolitan Board of Equalization.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2032 A resolution to approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between  
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the  
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority for use of certain real property located  
at Nashville International Airport in Davidson County, commonly known as the  
Luton Center (Proposal No. 2026M-023AG-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Budget and  
Finance Committee and the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2034 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment for the General  
Services Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-2035 A resolution amending Exhibit A of Ordinance No. BL2022-1170 to adjust the  
Mixed Income PILOT Program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2036 A resolution to approve the First Amendment to a grant contract for constructing  
affordable housing approved by RS2024-709 between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Southeast Community  
Capital Corporation dba Pathway Lending.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2037 A resolution approving 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 League of Middle  
Tennessee.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2038 A resolution approving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing  
affordable housing approved by RS2022-1857 between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Be a Helping Hand  
Foundation.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2039 A resolution approving the Third Amendment to a grant contract for constructing  
affordable housing approved by RS2023-2251 between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle  
Tennessee.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2040 A resolution appropriating a total of $573,833 from the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Board of Health, to Park Center, Inc. for the provision of  
comprehensive, wraparound recovery support services to individuals with opioid  
use disorder.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2041 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, to provide the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee  
(CHANT) Program to deliver comprehensive care coordination services to  
eligible families and children.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2042 A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, for public safety partnerships in high impact areas to use available data  
to identify populations at high risk for adverse consequences from substance  
misuse and employ evidence-based interventions that are responsive to  
population needs.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2043 A resolution approving amendment two to a Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Ambient  
Monitoring Network grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to  
the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, to assist with the necessary development, establishment, and  
maintenance of adequate monitoring programs for the prevention and control of  
air pollution in Nashville, Tennessee.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2044 A resolution appropriating a total of $1,718,603 from the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to Depaul  
USA, Inc., and approving Amendment Number One to a grant contract by and  
between the Metropolitan Government and Depaul USA, Inc., for the provision  
of property management, on-site support, and case management services at  
Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2045 A resolution appropriating a total of $1,926,099.00 from the Nashville Public  
Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and  
high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s  
Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating  
system.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2046 A resolution appropriating a total of $2,452,026.00 from the Nashville Public  
Library to various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and  
high-quality after school and summer programming through the Library’s  
Nashville After Zone Alliance after school and out-of-school time coordinating  
system.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2047 A resolution approving amendment one to a grant contract with Water Walkers  
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.  
RS2026-2048 A resolution approving a license agreement between The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Department  
of Parks and Recreation, and the State of Tennessee, acting by and through its  
Commissioner of Transportation, to construct and maintain a multi-use  
pedestrian greenway in Davidson County, Tennessee. (Proposal No.  
2026M-016AG-001)  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Arts, Parks,  
Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee,  
the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure  
Committee.  
RS2026-2049 A resolution approving a grant contract between the Metropolitan Government  
of Nashville and Davidson County and the Conservancy for the Parthenon and  
Centennial Park, as fiscal agent for Celebrate Nashville, a 501(c)(3)  
organization, to provide cultural event management services.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2050 A resolution accepting a grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Parks and Recreation, to provide funding for one part-time position in the  
Parthenon Museum Store.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2051 A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Parks and Recreation, to provide seasonal staffing for the Special Work  
Education and Trails (S.W.E.A.T.) program at Warner Parks.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2052 A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Warner Parks to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Parks and Recreation, to continue funding staff positions and copier costs.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2053 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Battle of Franklin Trust to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metro Parks and  
Recreation Department, to transfer a portrait of Frank McGavock and an  
inscribed silver spoon to the historical collection at Two Rivers Mansion.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2054 A resolution accepting a Statewide Fatality Review Technical Assistance grant  
from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of  
Criminal Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and  
through the Office of Family Safety, to fund and promote a coordinated,  
multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system’s response  
to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking crimes.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2055 A resolution accepting a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from the  
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal  
Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to fund counselor and victim  
advocate positions, purchase supplies, and subsidize travel.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2056 A resolution accepting a Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) grant from the  
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Criminal  
Justice Programs, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to reduce gun related violence in  
Nashville by providing funding for overtime for the investigation of violent crimes  
involving guns.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2057 A resolution approving an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant  
application from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to  
the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville  
Police Department (MNPD), to continue funding for the Internet Crimes Against  
Children Unit.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2058 A resolution approving amendment two to a Safe Streets for All grant from the  
U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by  
and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal  
Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related  
to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need  
for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout  
the project area.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2059 A resolution authorizing Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to construct  
and install an aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street. (Proposal No.  
2026M-017EN-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2060 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Rynse, Inc. for car washes and preventative maintenance for heavy duty  
fleet for the Department of Waste Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2061 A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County and Ingersoll Rand Industrial US, Inc. to provide  
factory authorized products, parts, and services for the Department of Water  
and Sewerage Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2062 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 2704 Murfreesboro Pike (MWS Project No. 25-WL-56  
and Proposal No. 2025M-193ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2063 A resolution to amend Resolution No. RS2025-1346 to authorize The  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the  
acceptance of sanitary sewer manholes, for property located at Rural Hill Road  
(unnumbered), also known as Bella Terra, (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-70 and  
24-SL-231 and Proposal No. 2025M-072ES-002).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2066 A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of  
Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-2067 A Resolution welcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville  
and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese  
American community.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
RS2026-2068 A Resolution recognizing June 2026 as Black Music Month in Nashville and  
Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee.  
BL2026-1393 An ordinance authorizing ECG East Bank, LP to construct and install aerial,  
aboveground, and underground encroachments at 501 South 2nd Street.  
(Proposal No. 2026M-010EN-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1394 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 14656 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as Cothern Properties  
Phase 1 (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-4 and 25-SL-7 and Proposal No.  
2026M-028ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure 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.  
BL2026-1356 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.24.225 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
modify appraisal requirements for certain right-of-way acquisitions made by the  
Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure and for  
Choose How You Move projects, and to make technical changes..  
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.  
BL2026-1379 An ordinance creating the positions of Automotive Mechanic 2;  
Behavioral Health Counselor 2; Equipment Inventory Leader; Equipment  
Mechanic 2; Fire Arson Investigator 1; Historic Zoning Administrator;  
HRIS Compliance Tech 2; Police Security Guard Supervisor; Pre-Trial  
Housing Cook; Pre-Trial Housing Facilities Asst Manager; Pre-Trial  
Housing Facilities Manager; Pre-Trial Housing Kitchen Supervisor;  
Pre-Trial Housing Officer; Pre-Trial Housing Officer Supervisor; Pumping  
Station Superintendent; Security Guard 2; and, Waste Services  
Administrator.  
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, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell,  
Webb, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash,  
Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Resolutions  
RS2026-1961 A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.  
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 roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Benton,  
Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (28)  
Evans-Segall, Welsch, and Sepulveda  
Johnston  
No (3)  
Abstain (1)  
RS2026-2033 A resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Central Business Improvement  
District Budget and accepting previous Central Business Improvement District  
Budgets.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Council  
Member Kupin moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was properly  
seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston called for the previous  
question, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker moved  
for a roll call vote on the previous question, which motion was properly  
seconded. The vote was taken on the motion to call for the previous question  
and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (18): Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Druffel, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; No (17): Porterfield, Evans-Segall,  
Kimbrough, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Welsch, Horton,  
Taylor, Preptit, Ellis, Sepulveda, Lee, and Ewing; Abstain (0). Council Member  
Bendict moved that the resolution be deferred, which motion was properly  
seconded. After discussion, 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 deferred,  
which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (9):  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Bradford,  
Welsch, and Sepulveda; No (22): Suara, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, and Spain; Abstain (5): Cortese, Harrell,  
Preptit, Lee, and Ewing. The matter recurred on the motion that the resolution  
be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council  
Member Hancock 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:  
Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (23)  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Harrell, Bradford, Welsch, and Sepulveda  
No (10)  
Suara, Cortese, and Lee  
Abstain (3)  
RS2026-2064 A resolution urging the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal  
Transportation and the Mayor’s Office to renew and accelerate its commitment  
to Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate pedestrian fatalities, in response to a sharp  
increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Nashville and Davidson County in  
2026.  
The resolution was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to  
defer the resolution to the July 21, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.  
RS2026-2065 A resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as  
Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson  
County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Ellis moved that the resolution be adopted, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash,  
Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing,  
and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-2069 A resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and  
Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Gamble moved that the resolution be adopted,  
which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30):  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch,  
Cash, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Bills on Introduction and First Reading  
BL2026-1430 An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital  
improvements budget.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance  
Committee.  
BL2026-1431 An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and  
Entertainment Committee.  
BL2026-1432 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the Nashville Entertainment Commission.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and  
Entertainment Committee.  
BL2026-1433 An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the  
Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and  
“adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards  
(Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning  
Commission.  
BL2026-1434 An ordinance to amend Section 13.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to required notice and permission for excavations in the right-of-way.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1435 An ordinance to amend Title 15 of the Metropolitan Code of Law to remove  
sections authorizing unmetered water connections.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1436 An ordinance approving a lease agreement by and between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Nashville Board of Public Education, and PENCIL Foundation  
(Proposal No. 2026M-004AG-001).  
The bill was approved with conditions 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.  
BL2026-1437 An ordinance requiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and  
authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary  
duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
BL2026-1438 An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance,  
processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for  
data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.  
Council Member Johnston withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1439 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 Harpeth Overlook Partners,  
LLC, for greenway improvements at 0 McCrory Lane (Parcel No. 12600015500)  
(Proposal No. 2026M-018AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular  
meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1440 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 Whites Creek Landco, LLC,  
for greenway improvements at 4880 Whites Creek Pike, 4870 Whites Creek  
Pike, 4860 Whites Creek Pike, and 4840 Whites Creek Pike (Parcels No.  
03000027200, 03000027400, 03000027500, and 03000027600, respectively)  
(Proposal No. 2026M-017AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular  
meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1441 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 Century Communities of  
Tennessee, LLC, for greenway improvements at 6419 Holt Road (Parcel No.  
18100009400) (Proposal No.2026M-020AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly  
seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular  
meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1442 An ordinance approving amendment two to a contract between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Waste Management, Inc. of  
Tennessee, for the provision of solid waste collection and collection of carts.  
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.  
BL2026-1443 An ordinance to amend Resolution RS2025-1474 to authorize The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the abandonment and  
acceptance of new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant  
assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and include easements, for property  
located at 5047 John Hagar Road, also known as Kingsley Park Phase 1,  
Revision 1 (MWS Project Nos. 23-WL-39 and 23-SL-91 and Proposal No.  
2025M-132ES-002).  
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.  
BL2026-1444 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 two  
properties located at 5047 John Hagar Road and John Hagar Road  
(unnumbered), also known as Kingsley Park Phase 2 (MWS Project Nos.  
26-WL-17 and 26-SL-54 and Proposal No. 2026M-034ES-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.  
BL2026-1445 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by cancelling a Planned Unit Development Overlay District for property located  
at 2609 West End Avenue, located approximately 197 feet southwest of  
Natchez Trace, zoned MUG-A (1.56 acres), all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2005P-035-001).  
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.  
BL2026-1446 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from ORI, ORI-A, MUL-A, SP, and MUG-A to SP zoning for various  
properties located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End  
Avenue to Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st  
Avenue South, Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue  
(43.16 acres), and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay  
District, to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-004-001).  
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.  
BL2026-1447 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1446, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties  
located from the corner of 30th Avenue South and West End Avenue to  
Natchez Trace, south to 31st Avenue South, and along 31st Avenue South,  
Vanderbilt Place, and 30th Avenue South to West End Avenue (43.16 acres),  
and partially located within a Planned Unit Development Overlay District, to  
permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-004-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
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 Third Reading  
BL2026-1381 An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Gulch Central Business  
Improvement District Budget.  
Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick,  
Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Preptit,  
Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing,  
and Spain  
Yes (32)  
Welsch  
No (1)  
Kimbrough  
Abstain (1)  
BL2026-1382 An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new  
chapter establishing an eviction right to counsel program to be administered by  
the Housing Division of the Department of Planning.  
Council Member Suara moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese,  
Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Adjournment  
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.