Nashville

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review resolutions and ordinances covering transit operations, road classifications, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a TDOT agreement amendment for the Charlotte Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard transit project, a $170,000 property transfer from WeGo Public Transit, and multiple aerial encroachment authorizations. The committee will also consider second-reading ordinances on right-of-way excavation rules, unmetered water connections, greenway easements, and a Waste Management contract amendment.

• RS2026-2098: TDOT agreement amendment for Charlotte Avenue/Dr. MLK Blvd transit project
• RS2026-2107: $170,000 payment to WeGo Public Transit for property transfer
• RS2026-2100 to 2105: Aerial encroachment permits for 2301 12th Ave S, Cleghorn Ave, 4th Ave S, South Second St, Porter St, and Houston St
• BL2026-1442: Amendment to solid waste collection contract with Waste Management
• BL2026-1439 to 1441: Greenway conservation easements at McCrory Lane, Whites Creek Pike, and Holt Road

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee will review resolutions approving tax increment financing for six redevelopment districts, including Arts Center and Bordeaux. The body will also consider amendments to affordable housing grant contracts and authorizations for aerial encroachments and utility infrastructure across multiple Nashville neighborhoods.

• Approve TIF for Arts Center, Bordeaux, Central State, Phillips Jackson, Rutledge Hill, and Skyline redevelopment plans
• Amend affordable housing grant contracts with Springboard Landings, The Housing Fund, and Habitat for Humanity
• Authorize aerial encroachments at 2301 12th Ave S, 3808 Cleghorn Ave, and 111 4th Ave S
• Approve TDOT agreement amendment for Charlotte Ave/Dr. MLK Jr Blvd transit project
• Second reading of lease with PENCIL Foundation and greenway easement at 0 McCrory Lane

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will vote on resolutions covering six tax increment financing plans for neighborhood redevelopment. The agenda also includes grant approvals, affordable housing contract amendments, a $233,900 syringe program appropriation, and a Publix opioid settlement.

• Approves TIF for Arts Center, Bordeaux, Central State, Phillips Jackson, Rutledge Hill, and Skyline redevelopment plans.
• Appropriates $233,900 to Street Works dba Today’s Hope for a syringe service program.
• Authorizes settlement of opioid-related claims with Publix Super Markets.
• Amends affordable housing grant contracts with Springboard Landings, The Housing Fund, and Habitat for Humanity.
• Accepts grants for Elmington Park Playground improvements and Kirkpatrick Community Center food services.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings on multiple zoning amendments, including changes for assisted-care living and multi-family housing across the city. Members will also vote on ordinances updating underground utility regulations and creating an East Bank Design Review Committee. Finally, the body will interview and confirm several mayoral appointees to local advisory boards.

• Rezoning at Eagle View Blvd & Baby Ruth Lane for assisted-care living on 14.2 acres
• Specific plan amendment at Seymour Ave/Richmond Bend adding eight residential units and commercial space
• Multiple single-family rezonings proposed for Ashton Ave, Mt. View Rd, Bell Rd, and Radnor St
• Ordinances updating underground utility rules and establishing an East Bank Design Review Committee
• Public hearing on a beer permit distance exemption for Vibes Bar & Lounge at 114 28th Ave N

Public Health and Safety Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee will review nine resolutions focused on public health, criminal justice, and fire safety. Key actions include approving state grants for juvenile and recovery court programs, settling opioid-related claims with Publix, and appropriating funds for a syringe service program. The committee will also consider agreements for fire marshal services in Goodlettsville and transit police operations.

• $233,900 appropriation to Street Works dba Today’s Hope for syringe service expansion
• Opioid-related claim settlement with Publix Super Markets, Inc.
• State grants for juvenile court case management and recovery court treatment
• Intergovernmental agreement with Goodlettsville for fire marshal inspections
• MOU formalizing police services on the public transit system

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee will vote on six grants funding park improvements, community food programs, and public art initiatives. The committee will also take second reading on two ordinances modifying the Nashville Entertainment Commission and three greenway conservation easements for properties along Whites Creek Pike, Holt Road, and McCrory Lane. Public comment is allowed before votes.

• Approves grants for Elmington Park Playground, Trinity Hills Park, and a "Let’s Color Nashville 2027" mural program
• Accepts in-kind grants for Warner Parks improvements and a Centennial Park revitalization concept plan
• Advances ordinances amending the Nashville Entertainment Commission code
• Approves greenway conservation easements at 0 McCrory Lane, 4880 Whites Creek Pike, and 6419 Holt Road
• Accepts a CACFP grant for food services at Kirkpatrick Community Center

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

This committee is handling routine board appointments and confirmations for Nashville-Davidson County. Members will vote on resolutions approving notaries, honoring a local broadcaster, and recognizing the city’s naloxone distribution program. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major policy or budget votes.

• Approving elections for Davidson County Notaries Public
• Honoring Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody
• Recognizing the 400th ONEBox naloxone dispenser installation
• Appointing members to the Short Term Rental Appeals Board and MTA
• Confirming Tyler Yarbro as Metropolitan Director of Law

Government Operations and Regulations Committee

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will review a resolution exempting a North Nashville bar from alcohol permit distance rules. Members will also consider a new ordinance requiring all government boards with financial authority to record and publicly post their meetings. Additionally, the committee will approve a cooperative IT services contract.

• Exempt Vibes Bar & Lounge (114 28th Ave N) from beer permit distance requirements
• Approve IT research and advisory services contract with Info-Tech Research Group
• Pass ordinance requiring government boards to record and publish meeting proceedings
• Public comment period for legislative items

Government Operations and Regulations Committee

The committee will review several resolutions regarding updated salary structures for general government, health, police, and fire employees. They will also consider a grant-funded pilot program for a Sobering and Stabilization Center and an agreement for electric vehicle charging equipment.

• New pay plan for general metropolitan employees effective July 1, 2026
• New pay plan for Metropolitan Board of Health employees effective July 1, 2026
• New pay plan for Police and Fire Department employees effective July 1, 2026
• Grant for a Sobering and Stabilization Center pilot program via the Metropolitan Beer Board
• Cooperative purchasing agreement with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle equipment

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will review several ceremonial resolutions honoring individuals and recognizing Black Music Month and Juneteenth. The committee will also interview and confirm multiple appointments to boards and commissions including the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and the Hospital Authority.

• RS2026-2065: Resolution honoring former Director of Law Wally Dietz
• RS2026-2069: Resolution recognizing Juneteenth 2026
• Appointment of Kristofer Carlson to Central Business Improvement District Board (term to 2029)
• Reappointment of Alphonso Harvey to Hospital Authority (term to 2031)
• Appointment of Mandy Spears to Social Services Commission (term to 2031)

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee will consider several resolutions appropriating funds from the Nashville Public Library to nonprofit organizations for after-school and summer programming, including a total of $4.38 million through the Nashville After Zone Alliance. Other items include a license agreement for a greenway, grant contracts for cultural services, and acceptance of grants for park staffing and historical donations.

• Appropriate $1,926,099 and $2,452,026 to nonprofits for after-school/summer programs via Nashville After Zone Alliance
• Approve license agreement with Tennessee DOT for multi-use pedestrian greenway
• Approve amendment to grant contract with Water Walkers for out-of-school programs
• Accept grant from Centennial Park Conservancy for part-time Parthenon Museum store position
• Accept grants from Friends of Warner Parks for seasonal staffing and copier costs

Public Health and Safety Committee

The committee will vote on new pay plans for the Board of Health, Police, and Fire departments. They will also consider appropriating $573,833 for opioid recovery services and $1,718,603 for homeless supportive housing at Strobel House. Additionally, several grant acceptances for air quality monitoring, victim services, and gun violence reduction are on the agenda.

• New pay plan for Police and Fire employees (RS2026-2006)
• $1,718,603 appropriation to Depaul USA for Strobel House homeless housing
• $573,833 appropriation to Park Center for opioid recovery services
• Grant for Project Safe Neighborhood to reduce gun violence (RS2026-2056)
• Grant for Internet Crimes Against Children unit (RS2026-2057)

Urban Council

The Urban Council is meeting to consider and adopt Resolution RS2026-66, which levies a property tax and establishes the tax rate for the Urban Services District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This is a mandatory obligation of the council following the metropolitan council's budget adoption.

• RS2026-66: Property tax levy and rate for Urban Services District FY 2026-2027

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider a resolution to reduce the local sales tax on groceries, several new pay plans for general, health, and police/fire employees effective July 1, 2026, and multiple amendments to affordable housing grant contracts. They will also vote on a grant application for a Sobering and Stabilization Center to address substance-related crises and approve a cooperative agreement for electric vehicle supply equipment.

• Resolution RS2026-1961 to reduce local sales tax on groceries
• New pay plans for general employees, Board of Health, and Police & Fire (RS2026-2004, 2005, 2006)
• Grant application for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use program to pilot Sobering Center (RS2026-2008)
• Amendments to affordable housing contracts with Pathway Lending, Urban League of Middle Tennessee, and Be a Helping Hand Foundation (RS2026-2036-2040)
• Cooperative master agreement with Blink Network, LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment (RS2026-2034)

The Council passed the FY2027 operating budget (BL2026-1377) on third reading as substituted, 35-2, which includes a 22% reduction in the local grocery tax. The associated tax levy (BL2026-1378) was also approved, 29-7. Several appointments were confirmed or deferred, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions was adopted.

• Approved FY2027 budget ordinance with substitute (35-2)
• Approved tax levy ordinance for FY2027 (29-7)
• Confirmed reappointment of Fabian Bedne to Contract and Compliance Board (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment of Alphonso Harvey to Hospital Authority (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Mandy Spears to Social Services Commission (unanimous)
• Deferred reappointment of G. Thomas Curtis to Employee Benefit Board
• Withdrew appointment of S. Will Acuff to Social Services Commission
• Withdrew reappointment of Jolyn Mezera to Sustainability Advisory Committee

Budget and Finance Committee

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee is discussing a resolution to adjust the Mixed Income PILOT Program, which provides tax incentives for affordable housing. Also on the agenda are several amendments to affordable housing grant contracts, a lease amendment for the Luton Center at Nashville International Airport, and a license agreement for a pedestrian greenway. Several encroachments and utility acceptances are also up for consideration.

• RS2026-2035: Amends Mixed Income PILOT Program
• RS2026-2032: Lease amendment for Luton Center at Nashville International Airport
• RS2026-2048: License agreement for pedestrian greenway with state
• RS2026-2059: Aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street
• RS2026-2062: Water main acceptance at 2704 Murfreesboro Pike

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will review multiple infrastructure approvals, utility contracts, and encroachment authorizations. Members will also consider a federal grant amendment for Nolensville Pike safety improvements and a resolution urging accelerated Vision Zero pedestrian safety initiatives. The agenda covers routine municipal infrastructure and fleet maintenance contracts.

• Amendment to USDOT Safe Streets for All grant for Nolensville Pike safety improvements
• Authorization for aerial encroachment at 1209 Brown Street
• Master agreement with Rynse, Inc. for heavy-duty fleet maintenance
• Contract with Ingersoll Rand for Water and Sewerage Services parts
• Ordinances accepting new water/sewer infrastructure at 14656 Old Hickory Blvd and 2704 Murfreesboro Pike

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

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Budget and Finance Committee

The joint Budget & Finance and Planning & Zoning Committees will consider BL2026-1380, which adopts the 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 Capital Improvements Budget for Nashville and Davidson County. This ordinance has passed first and second readings and is now on third reading before the committees.

• BL2026-1380: Adopting the 6-year Capital Improvements Budget for FY2026-27 through FY2031-32

Metropolitan Council

The Council will vote on several third-reading ordinances including the multi-year Capital Improvements Budget. They are also considering a temporary moratorium on all new data center development permits and various street renaming and utility projects.

• Moratorium on zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments
• Adoption of the 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 Capital Improvements Budget
• Renaming Alley #659 to 'Eliza Alley'
• Renaming Alley #581 to 'Birdsong Alley'
• Sanitary sewer easement transfers for the Oracle Force Main Relocation project

The council introduced and passed on first reading a late bill declaring a temporary moratorium on permits for data center developments (26-1). It also unanimously approved the 2026-2032 Capital Improvements Budget with an amendment, and passed the consent agenda including alley renamings and a July 4 special event zone.

• Passed data center moratorium on permits on first reading (26-1)
• Approved Capital Improvements Budget FY2026-2032 as amended (28-0)
• Approved renaming Alley #659 to 'Eliza Alley' as part of consent agenda
• Approved renaming Alley #581 to 'Birdsong Alley' as part of consent agenda
• Approved abandonment and acceptance of sewer easements for Oracle Force Main Relocation (consent)
• Approved temporary special event zone for July 4 celebration downtown (consent)