Historic Metro Courthouse  
1 Public Square, 2nd floor  
Nashville, TN 37201  
Metropolitan Nashville and  
Davidson County, TN  
Metropolitan Council  
Meeting Minutes  
Tuesday, August 18, 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 Council Member Sheri Weiner.  
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, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor,  
Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Present (41)  
Approval of Minutes  
The minutes of the regular meeting on August 4, 2026 were approved.  
Elections  
26-134  
Auditorium Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill two vacancies on the Commission with terms  
expiring June 30, 2029, with an election to be conducted at the August 18, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Ron Deal, Jr. - nominated by CM Huffman.  
Iman Khoshnaw - nominated by CM Suara  
Rick Rodriguez - nominated by CM Sepulveda.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
nominees. The President called for an election to fill two vacancies on the  
Auditorium Commission. Nominations previously made were Ron Deal Jr., Iman  
Khoshnaw, and Rick Rodriguez. The following vote was taken on the nominated  
candidates: Ron Deal Jr. (29): Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,  
Gregg, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; Rick Rodriguez (23): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Preptit, Ellis, Sepulveda,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; Iman Khoshnaw (17): Suara, Porterfield,  
Allen, Kimbrough, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Hancock, Webb, Gregg, Vo, Kupin,  
Taylor, Nash, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Ewing. The President declared that Ron  
Deal Jr. and Rick Rodriguez were elected to the Commission.  
Appointees and Nominees  
26-142  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Board with terms expiring  
September 30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 1,  
2026 Council meeting.  
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Dr. Ouida Davis - nominated by CM Gamble  
Matt Wiltshire - nominated by CM Allen  
Keith Randall - nominated by CM Allen  
Howard Jones - nominated by CM Kupin  
The nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
nominees to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-143  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill two At-large vacancies on the Commission for  
three-year terms, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Payton Robbins - nominated by CM Evans  
Jourdan Parenteau - nominated by CM Hill  
Penny Adams - nominated by CM Johnston  
Jing Geng - nominated by CM Vo  
Michelle Spaziano - nominated by CM Cortese  
Jessica Schultz - nominated by CM Bradford  
Dr. Kelli Boyd - nominated by CM Hancock  
Donna Mobley - nominated by CM Hancock  
The nominations for Mary Nell Bryan, Heather Derrick, Dr. Yasin Kokoye,  
Annette Filippone, and Carolyn Benick were withdrawn. The remaining  
nominees appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
remaining nominees to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-144  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a  
representative from a local nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare,  
for a four-year term, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026  
Council meeting.  
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Brandon Dyce - nominated by CM Styles  
Becky Carter - nominated by CM Weiner  
The nomination for Lisa Stetar was withdrawn. The remaining nominees  
appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee for  
consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the remaining  
nominees to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-145  
Metro Animal Care and Control Commission  
Consideration of nominees to fill one vacancy on the Commission for a  
non-voting member from the Metropolitan Council, with a term expiring August  
31, 2027, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
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CM Bradford - nominated by CM Weiner  
The nominee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
nominee to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-146  
Midtown Central Business Improvement District Board (MBID)  
Appointment of Angie Gleason to fill the vacancy representing the Small  
Commercial Property Owner category, with a term expiring May 6, 2029.  
The appointee appeared before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee for consideration. The Committee approved a re-referral for the  
appointee to be considered at the next meeting.  
26-138  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Michael Montgomery for a term expiring June 20, 2030.  
Nominated by the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and  
Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).  
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.  
26-139  
26-147  
26-148  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Erika Wollam Nichols for a term expiring June 20, 2030.  
Nominated by the Nashville Songwriters Association International.  
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.  
Solid Waste Region Board  
Appointment of Councilmember Burkley Allen for a term expiring December 16,  
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.  
Solid Waste Region Board  
Appointment of Councilmember Russ Bradford for a term expiring December  
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.  
Confirmations  
26-135  
26-113  
26-136  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission  
Appointment of Kim Paige for a term expiring March 12, 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.  
Contract and Compliance Board  
Reappointment of Marcus T. Booth for a term expiring March 3, 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.  
Housing Trust Fund Commission  
Reappointment of Lizzie Goddard for a term expiring September 17, 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.  
26-137  
Nashville Entertainment Commission  
Reappointment of Peter Kurland for a term expiring June 20, 2030. Nominated  
by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).  
The 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.  
26-140  
26-141  
Parks and Recreation  
Appointment of Gina Emmanuel for a term expiring April 30, 2028.  
The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee recommended the  
appointment. Council Member Cash moved to confirm the appointment, which  
motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.  
Transportation and Licensing Commission  
Appointment of David Andrews to complete an unexpired term, vacated by Juan  
Mera, which will expire October 10, 2026; and to begin a new term October 11,  
2026 with an expiration date of October 10, 2028.  
The 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  
26-149  
Health and Educational Facilities Board  
Nominations to fill one vacancy on the Board with a term expiring on September  
30, 2032, with an election to be conducted at the September 15, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council  
Member Allen nominated Will Rosenthal and Brian Drobnick; Council Member  
Parker nominated Chase Markham. The President declared the nominations  
closed, with an election to be conducted at the September 15, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
26-150  
President Pro Tempore  
Nominations for President Pro Tempore for a term expiring on August 31, 2027,  
with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council meeting.  
The President called for nominations, which were submitted as follows: Council  
Member Bradford nominated Council Member Hill; Council Member Taylor  
nominated Council Member Preptit. The President declared the nominations  
closed, with an election to be conducted at the September 1, 2026 Council  
meeting.  
Public Comment Period  
Public  
Comment  
Period  
Members of the public, who are Tennessee residents, wishing to speak may  
sign-up at a table outside of the Council Chamber from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
on the day of the Council meeting. Public Comment is limited to twenty minutes  
total at Council meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to  
speak. Requests for interpretation services should be directed to the Council  
Office at 615-862-6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación  
deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo a 615-862-6780.  
Members of the public who registered in advance spoke upon matters of  
interest.  
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 RS2026-2183. The bills on second reading consent  
begin with BL2026-1499. The bills on third reading consent begin with BL2026-1402.  
RS2026-2183 A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative  
Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Davidson County State Trial Courts, for the provision of interpreter/translation  
services for parties with limited English proficiency.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2184 A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative  
Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Davidson County State Trial Courts, to provide interpreter/translation services  
by a Tennessee Certified Spanish Court interpreter for parties with limited  
English proficiency.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2185 A resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee, Administrative  
Office of the Courts, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of interpreter/translation  
services for parties with limited English proficiency.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2186 A resolution reducing the authority of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville  
and Davidson County to issue general obligations bonds pursuant to certain  
initial resolutions previously adopted by the Metropolitan County Council.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2187 A resolution to appropriate grant funds from The Kresge Foundation to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action  
Commission, for general operating support.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2188 A resolution approving Amendment 1 to a Contract by and between The  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Ryder  
Integrated Logistics, Inc. for the provision of refrigerated trucks and trailers for  
Metro Action Commission summer food services program.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2190 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. for furniture, installation and related  
services for the Department of General Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-2191 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Indiana Furniture for furniture for the Department of General Services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
RS2026-2192 A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government, acting  
by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the State of Tennessee,  
Department of Health, to provide Medical Examiner Investigations, Postmortem  
Examinations, and Consultations.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2193 A resolution approving amendment two to a contract by and between the State  
of Tennessee, Department of Human Services, and the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Metropolitan Board of Health, to conduct immunization record audits for  
child-care centers, drop-in centers, and group child-care homes to ensure the  
safety and well-being of children and families in Tennessee.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2194 A resolution approving a Maternal Produce Prescription Program grant  
application from the Health Resources and Services Administration to the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Health, to expand existing food prescription programs and increase food  
access, healthy food intake, and food security for maternal populations.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2195 A resolution approving amendment one to a Continuum of Care grant from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, as the  
local HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Collaborative Applicant to  
develop a CoC system.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2197 A resolution approving a grant application from the Tennessee Department of  
Disability and Aging to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the  
Nashville Public Library, for the purchase and installation of a powered,  
adult-sized changing table in the single occupancy restroom of the Madison  
Branch Library.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2198 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-027AG-001)  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Arts, Parks,  
Libraries, and Entertainment Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee  
and the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
RS2026-2199 A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Mill Ridge Park to  
the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of  
Parks and Recreation, to fund the purchase and installation of an Automated  
External Defibrillator (AED) at Mill Ridge Park.  
The resolution was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
RS2026-2200 A resolution approving an application for a FY2026 Grants to Support Families  
in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program grant from the U. S.  
Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through  
the Office of Family Safety, to establish a supervised visitation and safe  
exchange program at its community-centered Family Safety Center to provide a  
safe, structured way to manage custody exchanges and visitation.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2201 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Lexipol, LLC for policy, training, reporting, and wellness solutions for the  
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2202 A resolution approving an application for a DOJ FY 2026 Invited to  
Apply-National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program  
grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, to the Metropolitan Government,  
acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD), to  
fund the modernization of the MNPD Crime Laboratory’s ballistic imaging  
capabilities to strengthen forensic ballistic capabilities and improve the  
investigation and resolution of firearm-related crimes.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Public Health and Safety Committee.  
RS2026-2203 A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement by and between the  
Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan  
Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation  
and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for signal maintenance at the SR-155  
Interchange at SR-12. State Project No: 19074-3261-94, Federal Project No:  
HSIP-155(31), Agreement No. 260056. (Proposal No. 2026M-030AG-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.  
RS2026-2204 A resolution approving Amendment 3 to an intergovernmental agreement by  
and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation (“TDOT”) and the  
Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of  
Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for the construction of a  
sidewalk on Harding Place (State Route 255), from Danby Drive to Nolensville  
Pike. Federal No. STP-M-NH-255(4), State No. 19LPLM-F3-122, PIN  
121791.00. (Proposal No. 2026M-031AG-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.  
RS2026-2205 A resolution approving Amendment Number 3 to an intergovernmental  
agreement by and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation  
(“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville  
Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for the  
acceptance of work in connection with the construction of a Complete Street  
project on Gallatin Pike from Alta Loma Road to Liberty Lane. Fed. Project No.  
STP-M-NH-6(120), State Project No. 19LPM-F3-147, PIN 123838.00. Proposal  
No. (2026M-043AG-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.  
RS2026-2206 A resolution approving Amendment Number 5 to an intergovernmental  
agreement by and between the State of Tennessee Department of  
Transportation (“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan Government, by and through the  
Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”),  
for the acceptance of work in connection with the construction of a sidewalk on  
Lebanon Pike, from McGavock Pike to Old Lebanon Pike. (Federal Project No.  
STP-M-24(60); State Project No.19LPLM-F3-130; PIN 121729.00; Prop. No.  
(2026M-045AG-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.  
RS2026-2207 A resolution approving Amendment Number 6 to an intergovernmental  
agreement by and between the Tennessee Department of Transportation  
(“TDOT”) and the Metropolitan Government, by and through the Nashville  
Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”), for  
improvements on Jefferson Street, Federal No. STP-M-1900(28), State No.  
19LPLM-F3-011, PIN 103490.00, Prop No. (2026M-044AG-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.  
RS2026-2209 A resolution authorizing 424 Church Street Nashville GP to maintain existing  
aerial encroachments at 424 Church Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-014EN-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2210 A resolution approving a contract between the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County and WASCON, Incorporated for the provision of  
Environment One (EOne) and Grundfos products, parts, and services.  
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2211 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 James  
Morrison, to provide public water service improvements for James Morrison’s  
proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (MWS  
Project No. 24-WL-0058 and Proposal No. 2026M-034AG-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.  
RS2026-2212 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-1160 to authorize The  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept an odor  
control station and to modify the Map and Parcel information, for now one  
property located at 4316 Lavergne Couchville Pike, also known as Martin’s  
Grove Revision 1, (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-54 and 25-SL-123 and Proposal  
No. 2025M-171ES-002).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2213 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 607  
W Due West Avenue, also known as the Hub @ 607 (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-193 and Proposal No. 2026M-056ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2214 A resolution to amend Ordinance No. BL2025-905, as amended, to authorize  
The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to modify the  
acceptance of new sanitary sewer force main and accepting one additional  
sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property located at 7375  
Nolensville Road, in Williamson County, also known as Nolensville Town  
Square - Phase 1 Revision 2 (MWS Project No. 24-SL-83 and Proposal No.  
2025M-066ES-003).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2215 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer main and sanitary sewer  
manhole, for two properties located at 1605 C Seminary Street, Seminary Street  
(unnumbered), also known as 1605 Seminary Street (MWS Project No.  
25-SL-90 and Proposal No. 2026M-058ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2216 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water main, and to accept new  
public water main, for two properties located at 460 James Robertson Parkway  
and 300 Gay Street, also known as 450-460 James Robertson Parkway Water  
Main Realignment (MWS Project No. 26-WL-102, and Proposal No.  
2026M-060ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2217 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new fire hydrant assembly, for property located at  
3401 John A Merritt Boulevard, also known as TSU New Engineering Building  
(MWS Project No. 26-WL-4, and Proposal No. 2026M-059ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
RS2026-2218 A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property  
located at 1429 12th Avenue South, also known as Belmont Village (MWS  
Project No. 26-SL-123 and Proposal No. 2026M-065ES-001).  
The resolution was approved by the Planning Commission, the Planning and  
Zoning Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1499 An ordinance authorizing the granting of a permanent easement to the Nashville  
Metropolitan Transit Authority on certain property owned by the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No.  
2026M-024AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1500 An ordinance approving Amendment 1 to a contract between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County and The Library Corporation to  
provide software maintenance and support for the CarlX integrated library  
system.  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.  
BL2026-1501 An ordinance approving a conservation easement agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Campus Operations, Inc. for a  
greenway trail along the east bank of the Cumberland River (Proposal No.  
2026M-035AG-001).  
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment  
Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee, the Planning and Zoning  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1502 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public sanitary sewer main, sanitary  
sewer manhole and easements, and to accept new public sanitary sewer main,  
sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for two properties located at 406 B  
Lanier Drive and 610 Old Hickory Boulevard, also known as 0 Forest Park  
Development (MWS Project No. 25-SL-249 and Proposal No.  
2026M-052ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1503 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer manholes  
and easements, for property located at 1686 Sunset Road in Williamson County  
(MWS Project No. 25-SL-234 and Proposal No. 2026M-054ES-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1402 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 412 Veritas  
Street, located approximately 380 feet west of Nolensville Pike (0.26 acres), all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-017PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1430 An ordinance amending Section 2.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the publication of the annual operating budget and the capital  
improvements budget.  
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.  
BL2026-1464 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon existing public water main and easements, and to  
accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies,  
sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 633 West  
Green Lane, also known as Hillpointe Whites Creek Infrastructure (MWS  
Project Nos. 24-WL-11 and 24-SL-22 and Proposal No. 2026M-045ES-001).  
BL2026-1465 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire  
hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property  
located at 633 West Green Lane, also known as Hillpointe Whites Creek  
Residential (MWS Project No. 25-WL-88 and 25-SL-226 and Proposal No.  
2026M-044ES-001).  
BL2026-1468 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from R6-A to RM20-A-NS zoning for properties located at 69 A, B  
and C Donelson Street, approximately 200 feet north of Robertson Street (0.17  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-035PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1469 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 113 8th  
Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 8th Avenue South and McGavock  
Street, zoned DTC (0.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-003-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1470 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1469, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property  
located at 113 8th Avenue South, at the northwest corner of 8th Avenue South  
and McGavock Street, zoned DTC (0.72 acres), all of which is described herein  
(2026HL-003-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1471 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from R10 to SP zoning for properties located at Curtis Street  
(unnumbered), Lincoln Avenue (unnumbered), and 2305 and 2307 Lloyd  
Avenue, at the northwest corner between Curtis Street and Lloyd Avenue (6.32  
acres), to permit 62 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-026-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1472 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1471, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
Curtis Street (unnumbered), Lincoln Avenue (unnumbered), and 2305 and 2307  
Lloyd Avenue, at the northwest corner between Curtis Street and Lloyd Avenue  
(6.32 acres), to permit 62 multi-family residential units, all of which is described  
herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-026-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE  
REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE  
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1474 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from IR to SP zoning for property located at 1205 2nd Avenue  
North, approximately 129 feet north of Madison Street (0.46 acres), to permit a  
mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-024-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1475 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1474, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
1205 2nd Avenue North, approximately 129 feet north of Madison Street (0.46  
acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2026SP-024-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1476 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to RL2 zoning for properties located at 142 and 144  
Elmhurst Avenue, approximately 200 feet north of Fern Avenue (0.40 acres), all  
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-038PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1477 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2024-403, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located  
at 1109 1st Ave. S., approximately 150 feet south of Mildred Shute Ave., and  
within the Wedgewood-Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay District,  
zoned RM20-A (0.36 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2024HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1478 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for properties located at 408 and 410  
Patterson Street, approximately 298 feet west of Nolensville Pike (0.38 acres),  
all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-030PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1482 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 3411  
Albion Street, at the corner of 35th Avenue North and Albion Street, zoned  
RS10 (0.69 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-004-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1483 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1482, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property  
located at 3411 Albion Street, at the corner of 35th Avenue North and Albion  
Street, zoned RS10 (0.69 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026HL-004-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1484 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 12802 Old Hickory  
Boulevard, approximately 148 feet southwest of Logistics Way (3.6 acres), to  
permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-025-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1485 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1484, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
12802 Old Hickory Boulevard, approximately 148 feet southwest of Logistics  
Way (3.6 acres), to permit a mixed use development. THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1486 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 303 Joyner  
Avenue, approximately 65 feet southwest of Burbank Avenue (0.17 acres), all of  
which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-041PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1487 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS15 to AR2a zoning for property located at 981 Old  
Lebanon Dirt Road, approximately 1,777 feet northwest of New Hope Road  
(5.01 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-055PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1488 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
modify the Zoning District Land Use Table to reflect recent amendments to the  
Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-014-TX-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.  
BL2026-1491 An ordinance amending Chapter 13.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
authorize the Parthenon to accept short-term loans of artwork and artifacts.  
BL2026-1492 An Ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require  
diaper changing facilities in certain public restrooms.  
BL2026-1494 An ordinance adopting property identification maps for The Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, which shall be the official maps  
for the identification of real estate for tax assessment purposes.  
BL2026-1495 An ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the  
Public Safety Cadets (“PSC”) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department  
(“MNPD”), to mentor young adults by providing knowledge, skills, and practical  
experiences through education and training by public safety professionals.  
BL2026-1496 An ordinance readopting the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville  
and Davidson County, Tennessee, prepared by Municipal Code Corporation  
including supplemental and replacement pages thereof, containing certain  
ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before December  
17, 2025.  
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 (36): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner,  
Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0);  
Abstain (0).  
Resolutions  
RS2026-2132 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC for street sweeping, sewer jetting  
and hydro-excavation for the Nashville Department of Transportation and  
Multimodal Infrastructure.  
The resolution was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council  
Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was  
properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 1 and moved  
that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of  
the Council. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted as  
amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes  
(36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No  
(0); Abstain (0).  
RS2026-2135 A resolution approving an intergovernmental project agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the Convention  
Center Authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson  
County relating to the financing and refinancing of the Music City Center.  
The resolution was approved by the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Council  
Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was  
properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston called for the  
previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll  
call vote: Yes (24): Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (13): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Welsch,  
Vo, Preptit, Sepulveda, and Ewing; Abstain (0). After further discussion, 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, Capp,  
Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman,  
Gregg, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (31)  
Evans-Segall, Kimbrough, Parker, Welsch, Vo, and Sepulveda  
No (6)  
Abstain (0)  
RS2026-2189 A resolution requesting that WeGo Public Transit expand the Journey Pass  
program or provide a similar low- or fare-free program to residents in the Music  
City Construction Careers program.  
The resolution was recommended for deferral by the Transportation and  
Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the  
Council, the resolution is deferred.  
RS2026-2196 A resolution appropriating a total of $71,900.00 from the Nashville Public Library  
to Water Walkers for the provision of free and high-quality afterschool 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 Budget and Finance Committee and the  
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. Council Member Vo  
moved that the resolution be adopted, 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,  
Hancock, Webb, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Weiner,  
Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Kupin.  
RS2026-2208 A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement  
with Altec Industries, Inc. for public utility equipment with related accessories  
and supplies for the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal  
Infrastructure.  
The resolution was recommended for withdrawal by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council  
Member Toombs withdrew the resolution.  
RS2026-2219 A resolution commending and honoring Brenda Wynn upon her retirement from  
the office of the Davidson County Clerk.  
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, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash,  
Kupin, Horton, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0)  
RS2026-2220 A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Master Gardeners of  
Davidson County.  
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections  
Committee. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara,  
Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp,  
Benedict, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch,  
Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Late Resolutions  
RS2026-2221 A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to  
exercise option agreements for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located  
at 716 Hite Street, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2026M-007PR-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. Council Member Horton moved to  
suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late resolution. Without objection,  
Council Member Horton moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion  
was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton,  
Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0)  
Bills on Introduction and First Reading  
BL2026-1513 An ordinance amending Chapter 2.149 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
authorize the Metropolitan Housing Fund Commission to extend the term length  
of certain affordable housing grant contracts.  
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.  
BL2026-1514 An ordinance amending Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require  
departments, boards, and commissions of the Metropolitan Government to  
conduct annual employee surveys.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations  
and Regulations Committee.  
BL2026-1515 An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add a new  
section authorizing the rounding of certain cash payments to the Metropolitan  
Government due to the discontinuation of United States one-cent coin  
production.  
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.  
BL2026-1516 An ordinance amending Chapter 5.06 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative  
to annual reporting for tax increment finance loans.  
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.  
BL2026-1517 An ordinance amending subsections 6.77.110.A. and 6.78.090.A. of the  
Metropolitan Code of Laws to update requirements for driver permits for  
entertainment transportation vehicles and seated sightseeing vehicles.  
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.  
BL2026-1518 An ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws Title 10, Section  
10.20.360, Solid waste generator fees, to clarify fees due upon disposing out of  
county waste in Davidson County.  
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.  
BL2026-1519 An ordinance to amend Section 13.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to encroachments.  
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.  
BL2026-1520 An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to  
revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code (Proposal No.  
2026Z-015TX-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  
BL2026-1521 An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Midtown Central Business  
Improvement District Budget.  
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered  
at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance  
Committee.  
BL2026-1522 An ordinance approving a Solar Services Agreement between the Metropolitan  
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the  
Department of General Services, and Lightwave Sustainable Ventures, LLC for  
the design, construction, operation, management, and administration services  
related to photovoltaic solar facilities located at the Juvenile Justice Center  
building  
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.  
BL2026-1523 An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of  
Nashville and Davidson County by and through the Department of Parks and  
Recreation and Centennial Park Conservancy to allow Centennial Park  
Conservancy to occupy a portion of the premises that is otherwise occupied by  
the Department of Parks and Recreation at 2565 Park Plaza (Parcel No.  
09214004400) (Proposal No. 2026M-028AG-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 and the Planning and Zoning  
Committee.  
BL2026-1524 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 Richland Creek MF Owner,  
LLC, for greenway improvements at 92 White Bridge Pike (Parcel No.  
10311000100) (Proposal No. 2026M-033AG-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.  
BL2026-1525 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 Ben Allen Land Partners, LLC,  
for greenway improvements at 329 Ben Allen Road (Parcel No. 06100008500)  
(Proposal No. 2026M-032AG-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.  
BL2026-1526 An ordinance directing the Nashville Department of Transportation and  
Multimodal Infrastructure to develop a tool to continuously monitor and analyze  
the cumulative transportation effects of developments and/or rezonings so that  
regional transportation mitigations and capital infrastructure improvements can  
be appropriately programmed.  
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.  
BL2026-1527 An ordinance authorizing 730 Main Street Investments LLC to construct, install,  
and maintain an aboveground and underground encroachment at 730 Main  
Street. (Proposal No. 2026M-012EN-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.  
BL2026-1528 An ordinance approving a temporary crane easement agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Department of Water and Sewerage Services and Nashville Leased Housing  
Associates VI, LLLP. (Proposal No. 2026M-042AG-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.  
BL2026-1529 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to abandon easement rights located at 801 Dominican Drive,  
formerly portions of Nassau Street, Alley 514, Alley 516 and Alley 519 (Proposal  
No. 2026M-057ES-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.  
BL2026-1530 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer  
manholes and easements, for two properties located at Lebanon Road  
(unnumbered) and Graham Drive (unnumbered) in Wilson County, also known  
as Crye Property (MWS Project Nos. 26-SL-31 and Proposal No.  
2026M-053ES-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.  
BL2026-1531 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new sanitary sewer main, sanitary sewer manholes,  
vertical relocation of sanitary sewer manhole and easements, for property  
located at 2826 Hartford Drive (MWS Project No. 25-SL-231 and Proposal No.  
2026M-062ES-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.  
BL2026-1532 An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and  
Davidson County to accept new public water, sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer  
force mains, sanitary sewer manhole, sanitary force main reducer and  
easements, for property located at 5001 Bell Road, also known as Sheerah  
Court (MWS Project Nos. 25-WL-62 and 25-SL-143 and Proposal No.  
2026M-064ES-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.  
BL2026-1533 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 3622 Whites Creek Pike, also known as Whites Creek Estates (MWS  
Project Nos. 24-WL-47 and 24-SL-152 and Proposal No. 2026M-066ES-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.  
Late Bills  
BL2026-1534 An ordinance approving an Access Easement Agreement between the  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the  
Department of Water and Sewerage Services, and MPLX Terminals LLC, for a  
permanent easement (Proposal No. 2026M-041AG-001).  
Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a  
late ordinance. Without objection, Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill  
on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of  
the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee and the  
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  
BL2026-1535 An ordinance authorizing the rounding of ad valorem property tax amounts and  
central business improvement district special assessment amounts to the  
nearest dollar.  
Council Member Toombs moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce  
a late ordinance. Without objection, Council Member Toombs moved to pass the  
bill on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of  
the Council. The bill is referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.  
Bills on Second Reading  
BL2026-1437 An ordinance requiring that all boards, commissions, committees, and  
authorities of the Metropolitan Government with financial authority or a fiduciary  
duty record and make publicly available the proceedings of their meetings.  
The bill was recommended for withdrawal by the Budget and Finance  
Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.  
Council Member Webb withdrew the bill.  
BL2026-1493 An ordinance amending certain sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws (i)  
relating to the apportionment, distribution and allocation of revenues from tourist  
accommodation taxes to comply with the provisions of Public Chapter No. 1079  
of the 2026 Public Acts of Tennessee and (ii) to extend the levy and collection  
of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax in accordance with applicable  
state law.  
The bill was approved by the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Council Member  
Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members  
Parker and Welsch voting No, and Council Member Porterfield abstaining.  
BL2026-1498 An ordinance amending Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the use of unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology.  
The bill was approved with an substitute by the Public Health and Safety  
Committee.Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be passed on second  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Sepulveda  
offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member  
Hancock voting No and Council Member Styles abstaining.  
BL2026-1498 An ordinance amending Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws  
relative to the use of drones as first responder programs, unmanned aircraft  
systems and surveillance technology.  
Council Member Sepulveda moved that the bill be passed on second reading as  
substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Sepulveda  
moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late amendment.  
Without objection, Council Member Sepulveda offered Amendment No. 1 and  
moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice  
vote of the Council. Council Member Sepulveda 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, with Council Members Hancock  
and Eslick voting No and Council Member Styles abstaining.  
Bills on Third Reading  
BL2026-1403 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by amending a Specific Plan for various properties generally located west of  
Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue, south of McClurkan Avenue, and  
north of Douglas Avenue, zoned SP, and changing the zoning on properties  
from RS5, CS, and OR20 to SP (19.09 acres), to permit a mixed-use  
development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022SP-075-002).  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning  
Committee. Council Member Parker moved that the bill be passed on third  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered  
Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded  
and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Parker moved  
that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (37): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo,  
Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1404 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1403, a proposal to amend a Specific Plan Zoning District for various  
properties generally located west of Gallatin Avenue, east of Emmett Avenue,  
south of McClurkan Avenue, and north of Douglas Avenue, zoned SP, and  
changing the zoning on properties from RS5, CS, and OR20 to SP (19.09  
acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2022SP-075-002).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Parker moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (37): Suara, Porterfield,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker,  
Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo,  
Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1406 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from AR2a to SP zoning for properties located at 5601, 5621 Cane  
Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road (unnumbered) and 3314 Old Franklin Road,  
(42.2 acres), to permit 79 multi-family residential units and 100 single-family  
residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-019-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Lee moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded  
and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Parker, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg,  
Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit,  
Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (33)  
Styles  
No (1)  
Cortese  
Abstain (1)  
BL2026-1407 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1406, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
5601, 5621 Cane Ridge Road, Cane Ridge Road (unnumbered) and 3314 Old  
Franklin Road, (42.2 acres), to permit 79 multi-family residential units and 100  
single-family residential lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No.  
2026SP-019-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN  
MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Lee moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded  
and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble,  
Parker, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg,  
Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit,  
Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (33)  
Styles  
No (1)  
Cortese  
Abstain (1)  
BL2026-1411 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 13181 Old Hickory  
Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin Oaks Lane (4.97  
acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-046-001).  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning  
Committee. Council Member Lee moved that the bill be passed on third reading,  
which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Lee offered Amendment  
No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved  
by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Lee moved that the bill be  
passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and  
approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill,  
Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel,  
Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Styles.  
BL2026-1412 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1411, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at  
13181 Old Hickory Boulevard at the corner of Old Hickory Boulevard and Twin  
Oaks Lane (4.97 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-046-001). THE PROPOSED  
ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN  
THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Lee moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded  
and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill,  
Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans,  
Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel,  
Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee,  
Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Styles.  
BL2026-1416 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by applying a Contextual Overlay District to various properties along Shepherd  
Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, zoned R20 (137.6  
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD-001-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Webb moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Cash, Kupin,  
Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis,  
Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (29)  
Welsch, Horton, and Sepulveda  
Gadd  
No (3)  
Abstain (1)  
BL2026-1420 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by applying a Contextual Overlay District to various properties along  
Cumberland Hills Drive and Northside Drive, south of Gallatin Pike, zoned RS40  
(68.2 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD 002 001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Webb moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:  
Suara, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Harrell,  
Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Cash, Kupin,  
Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton,  
Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain  
Yes (30)  
Welsch, Horton, and Sepulveda  
No (3)  
Abstain (0)  
BL2026-1473 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS5 to MUN-A-NS zoning for property located at 1212 Villa  
Place, approximately 320 feet south of Edgehill Avenue (0.28 acres) and within  
the Edgehill Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, all of which is  
described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-040PR-001).  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Vo moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded  
and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough,  
Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford,  
Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit,  
Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No  
(0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1479 An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning  
Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,  
by changing from RS7.5 to SP zoning for the properties located at 515  
Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane (unnumbered), approximately 450 feet east  
of Snow Avenue and approximately 615 feet west of Pierce Road (3.93 acres),  
to permit 57 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-045-001).  
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning  
Committee. Council Member Hancock moved that the bill be passed on third  
reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Hancock  
offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was  
seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member  
Hancock moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which  
motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara,  
Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Harrell, Hancock,  
Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor,  
Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford,  
Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
BL2026-1480 An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for  
BL2026-1479, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at  
515 Anderson Lane and Anderson Lane (unnumbered), approximately 450 feet  
east of Snow Avenue and approximately 615 feet west of Pierce Road (3.93  
acres) to permit 57 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein  
(Proposal No. 2025SP-045-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES  
CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF  
BUILDINGS.  
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member  
Hancock moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was  
seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Suara, Evans-Segall,  
Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick,  
Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel,  
Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing,  
and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).  
Adjournment  
Upon motion duly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.