Nashville, TN

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee reviews resolutions and ordinances on housing, water and sewer infrastructure, and development rules. Items include a resolution authorizing up to $1,392,032 in Barnes Fund affordable housing grants, a housing search platform study, and a contract for a Permanent Supportive Housing Strategic Plan. The committee also considers amendments to the East Bank Redevelopment Plan and a fiber optic franchise for Vero Fiber Networks. Most items were referred from the Metropolitan Council and are on second reading.

• RS2026-2307: grants not exceeding $1,392,032 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to nonprofits for rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing
• RS2026-2306: requests a centralized housing search and navigation platform for Nashville and Davidson County
• BL2026-1567: approves Amendment No. 3 to the East Bank Redevelopment Plan
• BL2026-1568: contract with Focus Strategies for a Permanent Supportive Housing Strategic Plan
• BL2026-1570: grants a fiber optic franchise to Vero Fiber Networks, LLC

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing 27 resolutions and several ordinances, including a resolution setting a ceiling of $544,720,000 in general obligation bonds and another reducing previously authorized bond authority. The committee will also consider roughly $310,000 in Community Partnership Fund grants to local nonprofits and a $1,392,032 Barnes Fund grant round for affordable housing rehabilitation. Most items were filed and referred to the committee on September 29, 2026; the agenda does not record any votes or outcomes.

• RS2026-2305: initial resolution to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $544,720,000
• RS2026-2304: resolution reducing Metro's authority to issue general obligation bonds under earlier initial resolutions
• RS2026-2307: Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing grants not exceeding $1,392,032 to nonprofits for rehabilitating affordable or workforce housing
• Community Partnership Fund grants from Juvenile Court and Office of Family Safety: $50,000 to Rocklife Youth, $20,000 to TN Voices, $40,000 to EPIC Girl, $50,000 to Pathways Kitchen, $110,000 to Mary Parrish Center, $40,000 to Sexual Assault Center
• RS2026-2296: $43,192.28 appropriation and grant contract with Fisk University for youth participatory action research

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Historic Metro Courthouse to take up resolutions and ordinances referred to it by the Metropolitan Council. Items include a resolution establishing the Rivergate Infrastructure Development District, several Metro Water Services contracts and agreements, and a Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant for a Cumberland River Compact youth program. The agenda also lists ordinances on second reading, including a fiber optic franchise for Vero Fiber Networks and a Pin Hook Road stormwater easement acquisition. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for the contracts or grant.

• RS2026-2294: resolution establishing the Rivergate Infrastructure Development District (sponsors Webb, Spain, Evans-Segall)
• RS2026-2295: Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund grant to Cumberland River Compact for a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program
• RS2026-2315 and RS2026-2316: contracts with WesTech Engineering, LLC and Bar Environmental Supply, Inc. for Metro Water Services biosolid and environmental screening parts and services
• RS2026-2317 and RS2026-2318: pipeline crossing license agreements with RJ Corman Railroad/Nashville and Western Railroad near 801 12th Avenue North and 1601 Herman Street, and a CSX Transportation culvert encroachment agreement at Reeves Road and Goodwin Road
• BL2026-1570: ordinance granting a fiber optic franchise to Vero Fiber Networks, LLC; BL2026-1571: Pin Hook Road Stormwater Improvement Project easements at 3569 Pin Hook Road

Public Health and Safety Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Historic Metro Courthouse to take up 13 resolutions and one ordinance. The resolutions include a Motorola public safety software agreement, a $43,192.28 Fisk University youth research grant, a state Recovery Court grant, and several Community Partnership Fund grants totaling $310,000. The committee will also consider an ordinance directing police, the Mayor's Office of Youth Safety, and Metro Schools to develop an initiative against online extremist content targeting youth, and will hear a Health Department strategic plan presentation.

• RS2026-2264: cooperative purchasing master agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for public safety software for the Department of Emergency Communications
• RS2026-2296: $43,192.28 grant contract with Fisk University for youth participatory action research
• RS2026-2297: Tennessee Highway Safety Office Recovery Court Enhancements grant for Alcohol Countermeasures Highway Safety Projects
• Community Partnership Fund grants: $50,000 to Rocklife Youth, $20,000 to TN Voices, $40,000 to EPIC Girl, $50,000 to Pathways Kitchen Corporation, $110,000 to Mary Parrish Center, and $40,000 to Sexual Assault Center
• BL2026-1450: ordinance directing Metro Police, the Office of Youth Safety, and Metro Schools to develop an initiative against online extremist content targeting young people

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM in Committee Room 2 of the Historic Metro Courthouse. The committee will take up four resolutions, including one asking the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to work with the Federal Aviation Administration on consideration of residents affected by changes to air traffic patterns at Nashville International Airport, plus three recognition resolutions. It will also consider nominees and appointees to several boards and commissions, and an amendment to Rule 21 of the Metropolitan Council Rules of Procedure concerning legislation that appropriates funds. Public comment is allowed under state law, with sign-up ending immediately before the meeting and a total limit of eight minutes.

• RS2026-2324 requests the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority collaborate with the FAA on consideration of residents affected by air traffic pattern changes at Nashville International Airport (sponsor: Cortese)
• Rule 21 amendment on legislation concerning appropriation of funds, sponsored by Spain and Toombs; deferred by the Council on 9/15/26
• Board and commission elections: Contract and Compliance Board vacancy (CM Deonté Harrell nominated by CM Sandra Sepulveda) and Human Relations Commission vacancy (Christy Borthick nominated by CM Eslick), with elections set for the October 6, 2026 Council meeting
• Confirmations include F. Cory Mason for the Board of Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety, Joseph L. Umberger for the Community Corrections Advisory Board, Jackson Ferrell and Ben Vaught for the Short Term Rental Appeals Board, and Tod Roadarmel for the Tourism and Convention Commission
• Recognition resolutions: Jason Gooch of the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation, Jerry Vandiver for wildlife conservation service, and October 2026 as Filipino American History Month

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Metro Courthouse. The agenda is dominated by public hearings on zoning ordinances, including a 68-unit multi-family project at 5683 Cane Ridge Road and a Historic Landmark Overlay at 4301 Harding Pike. The Council will also elect and confirm appointees to several boards and consider a rule change on appropriation legislation.

• BL2026-1400: rezoning 5683 Cane Ridge Road from AR2a to SP to permit 68 multi-family units (6.64 acres)
• BL2025-703: Historic Landmark Overlay District for 4301 Harding Pike (3.99 acres)
• BL2026-1549: rezoning Owen Drive and 12966 Old Hickory Boulevard properties from AR2a to IWD (36.46 acres)
• RS2026-2294: establishing the Rivergate Infrastructure Development District
• Rule 21 amendment on legislation concerning appropriation of funds, sponsored by Spain and Toombs

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM in Committee Room 4 of the Historic Metro Courthouse. The agenda includes two resolutions and one ordinance, all referred from the Metropolitan Council on September 29 or September 15. Public comment is allowed on agenda items, with sign-up ending immediately before the meeting and speakers limited to two minutes each.

• RS2026-2309: resolution to approve fiscal year 2027 criteria for the Community Arts Leaders of Nashville Internship Program for the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission
• RS2026-2310: resolution accepting a cooperative purchasing master agreement with The Sherwin-Williams Company for interior and exterior coatings for the Nashville Public Library
• BL2026-1573: ordinance to abandon and accept public water main, fire hydrant assembly, and easements at 222 25th Avenue North (Centennial Sportsplex), MWS Project No. 26-WL-45
• BL2026-1573 was approved by the Planning Commission on 8/17/26 and passed first reading at the Metropolitan Council on 9/15/26
• Public comment limited to eight minutes total, two minutes per speaker, with proof of Tennessee residency required

Government Operations and Regulations Committee

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Committee Room 4 of the Historic Metro Courthouse. The committee will take up a resolution exempting 178 Second Avenue North, Unit #205, from minimum distance requirements for a Short Term Rental Property - Not Owner-Occupied permit, and two ordinances on second reading: one requiring annual employee surveys across Metro departments, boards, and commissions, and one changing enforcement of door-to-door solicitation rules, the residential no-solicitation registry review, and permit suspension or revocation for repeat violations. Time is reserved for public comment on agenda items, with sign-up ending immediately before the meeting and speakers limited to two minutes each.

• RS2026-2293: exempts 178 Second Avenue North, Unit #205, from minimum distance requirements for a Short Term Rental Property - Not Owner-Occupied permit (sponsor: Kupin)
• BL2026-1514: would require annual employee surveys by Metro departments, boards, and commissions; deferred 9/1/26 and 9/15/26 (sponsors: Styles and Webb)
• BL2026-1566: would change enforcement of door-to-door solicitation requirements, regular review of the residential no-solicitation registry, and suspension or revocation of solicitation permits for repeat violations (sponsors: Huffman and Horton)
• Public comment limited to eight minutes total, up to two minutes per speaker; speakers must show proof of Tennessee residency
• Interpretation and accessibility requests directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee meets on September 30, 2026, at the Sonny West Conference Center. The agenda includes a public comment period with three minutes per speaker and no advance registration required. The committee will hear two presentations: one from Nashville's innovation team (i-team) on energy affordability and burden activities, and one on LEED for Cities certification status. Brief updates are also scheduled on the High Performance Buildings Dashboard, the Youth Climate Action Fund, and an Extreme Heat Convening.

• Presentation: Nashville innovation-team (i-team) Energy Affordability / Burden Activities
• Presentation: LEED for Cities Certification Status
• Update: High Performance Buildings Dashboard
• Update: Youth Climate Action Fund
• Update: Extreme Heat Convening

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board will hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments for roughly 30 parcels, most of them commercial, plus a public comment period. The agenda also lists routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, announcements, and adjournment. The agenda does not state the grounds for the appeals or any dollar amounts.

• Appeals scheduled for 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM, heard by appellant Evans Petree
• Residential parcels under appeal include 1388 Campbell Rd and 300 Old Stone Bridge Rd in Goodlettsville, and 329 Homestead Rd in Nashville
• Commercial parcels include 5843 and 5847 Old Clarksville Pike in Joelton, 1209 and 1216 Northgate Business Pkwy in Madison, and multiple units at 3924 and 3926 Dickerson Pike
• Commercial parcels also include several on Swinging Bridge Rd in Old Hickory and 2811 Brick Church Pike, 2816 Dickerson Pike, and 114 W Trinity Ln in Nashville
• Public comment period: up to 10 people, 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board will hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments for a list of parcels, most of them commercial, in Goodlettsville, Joelton, Madison, Whites Creek, Old Hickory, and Nashville. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, a public comment period, announcements, and adjournment. The agenda does not state the outcome of any appeal or the assessed values at issue.

• Appeals scheduled 8:30 AM for parcels including 1388 Campbell Rd and 300 Old Stone Bridge Rd in Goodlettsville
• Appeals continued at 8:30 AM for commercial parcels on Old Clarksville Pike in Joelton, Northgate Business Pkwy in Madison, and Dickerson Pike in Nashville
• 1:00 PM appeals include 329 Homestead Rd and commercial parcels on Swinging Bridge Rd in Old Hickory and Briley Park Blvd, Brick Church Pike, and Dickerson Pike in Nashville
• Public comment period: up to 10 people, 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting
• Board decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission's Board of Commissioners Executive Committee meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Airways Plaza, 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217. The agenda lists a call to order by Chair Parvathi Santhosh-Kumar, a public comment period, a strategic planning presentation by BerryDunn, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts appear on the posted agenda.

• Strategic planning presentation by BerryDunn
• Public comment: up to five speakers, two minutes each, must register within one half hour before the meeting
• Meeting runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Airways Plaza, 1281 Murfreesboro Pike

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board will hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments for numerous residential and commercial parcels, plus a public comment period. The agenda also lists routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old business, new business, announcements, and adjournment. The agenda does not state the grounds for the appeals or any dollar amounts.

• Appeals listed for residential parcels including 18 Springhouse Ln and 0 Old Hickory Blvd
• Commercial appeals include 3533 Dickerson Pike, 3600 Charlotte Ave, 6704 Nolensville Pike, and 130 W Trinity Ln
• Multiple commercial parcels on Rivergate Pkwy in Goodlettsville are on the 1:15 PM appeal list
• Public comment period: sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting, up to 10 speakers at 2 minutes each
• Appellants named in the agenda include Evans Petree and Grant Thornton

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South, to hear formal property assessment appeals. The agenda lists appeal hearings for numerous residential and commercial parcels, plus a public comment period of up to 10 speakers at 2 minutes each. The board is independent of the Office of Assessments, and its decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization. The agenda does not state any outcomes or dollar amounts.

• Appeals at 8:30 AM include 18 Springhouse Ln (RES) and 0 Old Hickory Blvd (RES)
• Commercial appeals at 8:30 AM include 3533 Dickerson Pike, 616 W Due West Ave, 4160 Clarksville Pike, 3710 Gallatin Pike N, 4201 Lebanon Pike, 1101 Woodland St, 3600 Charlotte Ave, 8002 Highway 100, and 6704 Nolensville Pike
• 1:00 PM appeal: 130 W Trinity Ln (COM)
• 1:15 PM appeals include 7201 Whites Creek Pike, 204 Gifford Pl, multiple Rivergate Pkwy parcels in Goodlettsville, 741 Myatt Dr, 2020 Lucas Ln, 2030 25th Ave N, 4311 Alabama Ave, 627 19th Ave N, 2140 Abbott Martin Rd, 1300 Antioch Pike, 401 Tusculum Rd, 5114 Nolensville Pike, 10638 Concord Rd, and 13001 Old Hickory Blvd
• Public comment period: sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting, up to 10 speakers, 2 minutes each

Audit Committee

The Metropolitan Audit Committee meets Sept. 29, 2026, to discuss four recently issued reports: a performance audit of the Assessor of Property's Office, investigations into alleged supply theft at the Nashville Public Library and equipment theft at Metro Parks and Recreation, and an audit of invoice monitoring on multi-department contracts. It will also hear internal audit project status, an FY2027 budget update, and office staffing matters, and consider its annual self-assessment. An executive session may follow a public vote to discuss the FY2026 financial statements audit with Crosslin and other confidential audit matters.

• Discussion of Assessor of Property's Office performance audit, issued July 20, 2026
• Discussion of investigation into alleged Metropolitan Nashville Public Library supply theft, issued July 27, 2026
• Discussion of investigation into alleged Metro Parks and Recreation equipment theft, issued Sept. 11, 2026
• Discussion of audit of invoice monitoring on multi-department contracts, issued Sept. 22, 2026
• Possible executive session on FY2026 financial statements audit with Crosslin and business continuity/disaster recovery recommendation status

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board will hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments for roughly 30 parcels, most of them commercial, plus a few residential properties. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, and a public comment period. The MBOE is an independent board whose members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Metro Council; its decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization.

• Appeals scheduled for commercial parcels including 2431 Gallatin Pike N, 1303 Gallatin Pike N, 1831/1821/1823 Gallatin Pike, and 1201 Gallatin Pike N in Madison
• Commercial appeals at 148 and 144 Rep John Lewis Way N, 277 White Bridge Pike, 635 Thompson Ln, and 5320 Charlotte Ave in Nashville
• Commercial appeals at 1624 and 1622 Church St, 5805 and 5221 Nolensville Pike, and 1201 Murfreesboro Pike
• Residential appeals include 3440 Stokesmont Rd and parcel 081 12 0 009.00
• Public comment period: up to 10 people, 2 minutes each, sign-up sheet available 30 minutes before the meeting

Community Review Board

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County Community Review Board meets Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM CST at Parkwood Community Center, 3220 Vailview Drive. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a public comment period, the Executive Director's report, and board discussion. The board will consider one consent closure (CC2023-030) and review four cases (CC2024-088, CC2024-063, CC2025-2323, CC2025-4610). The agenda does not describe the subject matter of any case.

• Consent closure: CC2023-030
• Case review: CC2024-088
• Case review: CC2024-063
• Case review: CC2025-2323
• Case review: CC2025-4610

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization (MBOE) meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board is scheduled to hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments for a list of parcels, most of them commercial, plus a public comment period and routine items like roll call and approval of minutes. The agenda does not state the assessed values, the grounds for appeal, or any outcomes; those details are not in the supplied document. The MBOE is an independent board separate from the Office of Assessments, and its decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization.

• Appeal hearings listed for commercial parcels including 2431 Gallatin Pike N, 1303 Gallatin Pike N, 1831/1821/1823 Gallatin Pike, and 1201 Gallatin Pike N in Madison
• Commercial parcels on Rep John Lewis Way N (148 and 144), White Bridge Pike (277), and Charlotte Ave (5320)
• Commercial parcels on Church St (1622 and 1624), Franklin Pike, Murfreesboro Pike (1201 and 2360), and Nolensville Pike (5805 and 5221)
• Residential appeal listed for 3440 Stokesmont Rd and parcel 081 12 0 009.00
• Public comment period: up to 10 people, 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Data & Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Oversight Committee of the Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11AM at Operation Stand Down TN, 1125 12th Ave S. The agenda covers old business including a System Data Request Report, an update on Nashville Rescue Mission Data, and an update on an Inaccurate HUD Report. New business includes an HMIS Team Transition Update, the HMIS Lead Evaluation Process, an update on MOU conversations between the HMIS Lead and the CoC, the HMIS Lead Selection Process, and discussion on updating the HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual. The agenda is tentative; no votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• System Data Request Report from the HMIS team
• Update on Nashville Rescue Mission Data
• Update on Inaccurate HUD Report
• HMIS Lead Evaluation and Selection processes
• Discussion on updating the HMIS Policies & Procedures Manual

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Executive Committee of Nashville/Davidson County's Homelessness Planning Council is scheduled to meet Sept. 28, 2026 at 1 PM at Lindsley Hall, 730 President Ronald Reagan Way. The proposed agenda lists reports on a NOFO MOU, an RFP update, a committee chair update, and the Tourism Development Zone, plus unfinished business on the Homelessness Planning Council meeting debrief, an MHRC update, MNPD and downtown arrests, and Kupin's Centralized Resource Hub. New business lists a dashboard. The agenda does not include the text of any proposals, dollar amounts, or votes, so no decisions are documented in this document.

• Reports & Updates: NOFO MOU; RFP Update; Committee Chair Update; Tourism Development Zone
• Old & Unfinished Business: Homelessness Planning Council Meeting Debrief; MHRC Update; MNPD and Downtown Arrests; Kupin's Centralized Resource Hub
• New & Other Business: Dashboard
• Public comment period: up to five people, two minutes each, per T.C.A. § 8-44-112; speakers must register within one half hour before the meeting
• Next meeting: Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1 PM

Employee Benefits Study and Formulating Committee

The Employee Benefits Study & Formulating Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sonny West Conference Room at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way. The agenda lists discussion items on PPO out-of-pocket maximums, medical plan maximums, deductibles and co-pays, a lower-cost medical option, and a cost-of-living adjustment. It also lists adding Davidson County Sheriff's Office public safety chain-of-command roles and Office of Emergency Management 24/7 emergency personnel to the Fire/Police Public Safety Pension Fund. The agenda states items are taken up as the Committee sees fit and as time permits, and it includes a public comment period.

• PPO out-of-pocket maximum under review
• Medical plan maximums, deductibles, and co-pays compared to peers
• Lower-cost medical option discussed
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) on the agenda
• DCSO chain-of-command and OEM 24/7 personnel proposed for the Fire/Police Public Safety Pension Fund

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees Finance Committee meets Sept. 24, 2026 to review contracts, finances, and the CEO's employment agreement. Members will consider two no-cost medication purchasing and reimbursement agreements with Meharry Medical Group tied to Hepatitis C and MAT Clinic grant programs, plus a three-year renewal with Whelan Security dba GardaWorld Security Services costing $2,025,846.68 annually. The committee will also hear an FY 2026 audit update, August 2026 financial statements and revenue cycle reports, and discuss the CEO employment agreement. Public comment is allowed in person, limited to 20 minutes total and 3 minutes per speaker.

• Meharry Medical Group medication purchasing and reimbursement agreement for CURE Grant Hepatitis C Program — $0 cost, evergreen term starting 9/24/26, 30-day out clause, no RFP
• Meharry Medical Group medication purchasing and reimbursement agreement for SOR Grant MAT Clinic Program — $0 cost, evergreen term starting 9/24/26, 30-day out clause, no RFP
• Whelan Security dba GardaWorld Security Services renewal — 3-year term (1/11/27–1/11/30), $2,025,846.68 annually, an increase of $76,144.12 excluding GPO credit, no auto-renewal, no RFP
• FY 2026 Audit Update presented by CFO Dr. Kemberly Blackledge
• CEO Employment Agreement Discussion led by David Esquivel

Metro Action

The Metropolitan Action Commission Board of Commissioners meets Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. at Airways Plaza, 1281 Murfreesboro Pike. The board will consider rescheduling its December 3, 2026 meeting to December 10, 2026, and act on grants and agreements: a Tennessee Housing & Development Agency grant amendment of $3,508,704, a no-cost Head Start/Metro Public Schools memorandum of understanding, and a $1,044,383 Head Start/Early Head Start supplemental grant. The agenda also includes approval of August 27, 2026 minutes, an executive director report, a finance report, and program reports.

• Tennessee Housing & Development Agency Grant Amendment #1, 12/01/25–9/30/27, $3,508,704
• Head Start/Early Head Start Supplemental Grant Award for security camera updates and food services support, $1,044,383.00, 7/1/26–6/30/27
• Local Education Agency (LEA) Memorandum of Understanding for Head Start and Metro Public Schools collaboration, 7/1/26–6/30/27, no cost
• Reschedule December 3, 2026 board meeting to December 10, 2026
• Approve August 27, 2026 meeting minutes

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization (MBOE) meets Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210, to hold formal appeal hearings on property assessments. The agenda lists appeals tied to appellant Debbie Smith covering 19 commercial parcels, mostly along Utopia Ave, Arlington Ave, Fesslers Pkwy/Ln, Elm Hill Pike, and Air Lane Dr. The meeting also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, a public comment period, announcements, and adjournment. The MBOE is an independent board separate from the Office of Assessments; its decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization.

• Appeals for 19 commercial parcels, including 2101, 2109, 2111, 2137, and 2150 Utopia Ave
• Appeals for 305, 307, and 0 Arlington Ave
• Appeals for 835 Fesslers Pkwy and 720 Fesslers Ln
• Appeals for 1303 Elm Hill Pike and 1903 Air Lane Dr
• Public comment period: up to 10 people, 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization (MBOE) meets Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM in the Property Assessor's Office at the Howard Office Building, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210. The board is scheduled to hold formal appeal hearings on commercial property assessments for parcels on Utopia Ave, Dunn Ave, Old Tree Ct, Fesslers Pkwy, Elm Hill Pike, Fesslers Ln, Arlington Ave, Park South Ct, Air Lane Dr, Craighead St, and Ligon Dr. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old and new business, a public comment period, announcements, and adjournment. The agenda does not state the assessed values, the grounds for appeal, or any outcomes.

• Appeals for 18 commercial (COM) parcels, including 2101, 2109, 2111, 2137, and 2150 Utopia Ave
• Appeals for 307, 305, and 0 Arlington Ave
• Appeals for 148 and 154 Park South Ct
• Appeals for 835 Fesslers Pkwy and 720 Fesslers Ln
• Public comment period: up to 10 speakers, 2 minutes each, sign-up 30 minutes before the meeting

Hospital Authority Board

The Metropolitan Hospital Authority Board of Trustees meets Sept. 24, 2026 to review committee reports and vote on contracts. The Finance Committee presents August 2026 financial statements, and the CEO Committee takes up an interim CEO performance review and a CEO employment agreement. The board also considers revised bylaws and three contract items, including a three-year Whelan Security (GardaWorld) renewal costing $2,025,846.68 annually.

• Whelan Security dba GardaWorld renewal: 3 years (1/11/27-1/11/30), $2,025,846.68 annually, an increase of $76,144.12, included in this year's budget
• Two Meharry Medical Group medication purchasing and reimbursement agreements (CURE Grant Hepatitis C program and SOR Grant MAT Clinic program), each $0 cost, evergreen starting 9/24/26
• CEO Committee: Interim CEO Performance Review FY26 and CEO Employment Agreement
• Bylaws Committee: proposed MNHA Bylaws revisions and approval of Aug. 27, 2026 committee minutes
• Finance Committee: August 2026 financial statements

Planning Commission

Community Review Board

The Community Review Board Executive Committee is meeting to discuss an update to the use-of-force policy/module, address board vacancies and elections, and review committee assignments. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Use of Force Policy / Module Update
• Board Vacancies / Elections
• Committees
• Public comment period (2 minutes per speaker)

Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Short Term Rental Appeals Board will hear three appeals from property owners seeking to re-establish legal short-term rental operations. Two cases request relief from the mandatory 12-month prohibition for operating without a permit, and one challenges a permit cancellation due to ownership change. One case has been withdrawn.

• Case STR 2026-023: 938 Locklayer St, appeal of STRP permit cancellation due to ownership change (District 19)
• Case STR 2026-026: 1513 Woodland St, relief from 12-month prohibition for operating without paid permit (District 6)
• Case STR 2026-027: 700 N Dupont Ave 211, relief from 12-month prohibition; withdrawn (District 9)
• Public comment: 5 minutes for unopposed cases, 10 minutes for opposed; advance comments due 5 days prior

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will hold public hearings on 25 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, and special event permits across Nashville. An additional 18 applications are listed for deferral due to missing documents, and two administrative hearings address alleged violations at Southern Hill Mkt Inc and Northside Market. The board will also approve minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting.

• 25 applications for approval, including new locations like El Mundo, Old Hickory Pizza and Pub, Fishmonger Weho, and Gannons Houston Station
• 18 applications deferred indefinitely for missing documents, including Donut Distillery, Adventure Science Center, and Dolly Parton's Songteller Hotel
• Administrative hearing: Southern Hill Mkt Inc alleged gambling and criminal activity, staff recommends $9,000 civil penalty or 30-day suspension
• Administrative hearing: Northside Market alleged sale to minor and tobacco violations, staff recommends $3,000 civil penalty or 7-day suspension
• Special event permits for Southern Festival of Books, Hot Diggity Dog Fest, and Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project

Continuum of Care Homelessness Planning Council

The Coordinated Entry Oversight Committee of the Nashville/Davidson County Continuum of Care will meet to review minutes, hear public comment, and follow up with the CE Lead on documentation and updates. The committee will also review data and documentation, discuss next steps, and evaluate the Coordinated Entry system. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Follow-up with CE Lead on documentation requests and updates on Nash
• Review of data and documentation
• Discussion of next steps and goals of requests
• CE Evaluation
• Public comment period (up to 5 speakers, 2 minutes each)

Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Foundation board is meeting to approve minutes, review the finance report, and discuss strategic plan priorities including the Begin Bright program, the Grow the Circle campaign, and advocacy efforts. The board will also hear the president's report on a new dashboard and a stewardship event, plus a library director report. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting with no public votes on policy or funding.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Finance report presented by Kevin Orndorff
• Strategic plan priorities: Begin Bright, Grow the Circle (gala, Library 101 tours, t-shirt campaign, acquisition campaign), advocacy (partnership with NPL, collections growth)
• President's report: new dashboard, stewardship event 'Stories that Built our Library'
• Upcoming events: Next Chapter Society Fall Membership Event (Oct 6), Literary Award Weekend (Nov 6-7)

Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety Board

The Metropolitan Board of Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including public comment, approval of minutes, and review of new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses for periods from May 28 to September 23, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits for multiple periods
• New and renewal business licenses for multiple periods
• Inspector's report

Tourism and Convention Commission

The Metro Tourism and Convention Commission is holding a routine meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda. Items include approval of minutes, financial and research reports, staff updates, and a required quarterly report from the District Management Corporation.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Financial report
• Research report
• Staff reports: President, Marketing, Convention/Tourism Sales
• District Management Corporation quarterly report per Metro Code 2.177.070

Housing Trust Fund Commission

The Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission will vote on five amendments to Barnes Housing Trust Fund grant contracts, extending terms and adjusting scope for nonprofit housing developers. The commission will also discuss the FY2025 & FY2026 Annual Report and receive a financial update. Public comment is allowed at the start of the meeting.

• Vote on 8th amendment to Affordable Housing Resources Round 4 contract: extend 12 months, change scope from 2 to 1 unit
• Vote on 3rd amendment to Be a Helping Hand Foundation Round 10 contract: extend 12 months
• Vote on 4th amendment to Be a Helping Hand Foundation Round 10 contract: extend 12 months
• Vote on 2nd amendment to Urban League of Middle Tennessee Round 11 contract: extend to 12/31/2026
• Vote on 4th amendment to Woodbine Community Organization Round 10 contract: extend 12 months

Contract and Compliance Board

The Contract Compliance Board is holding a regular meeting with public comments, approval of August minutes, staff updates, and an update on the executive director search. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific contracts, ordinances, or public hearings listed for decision.

• Executive Director search update
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (August 25, 2026)
• Public comments (8 speakers, 2-minute limit)
• Appeal notice: decisions appealable to Davidson County Chancery Court within 60 days

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings for residential property owners contesting their property assessments. The agenda lists dozens of individual parcel appeals scheduled throughout the day, along with routine items like approving minutes and a public comment period. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the board will hear each appeal and may rule on them during the meeting.

• Appeals for 30+ residential parcels across Hermitage, Nashville, Antioch, and other areas
• Public comment period limited to 10 speakers, 2 minutes each, per T.C.A. 8-44-101
• Hearings held at Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210
• All listed appeals are for residential (RES) properties
• Board decisions may be appealed to the State Board of Equalization

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on residential property assessments for dozens of parcels across Nashville and surrounding areas. The board is an independent body that hears taxpayer challenges to property valuations; its decisions can be appealed to the State Board of Equalization. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and a public comment period.

• Appeals for 30+ residential parcels in Hermitage, Nashville, Antioch, and other areas
• Public comment period limited to 10 speakers, 2 minutes each, per T.C.A. 8-44-101
• Hearings held at Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210
• All listed hearings are in-person; no audio conferences or supporting documentation noted