Nashville public meetings in 2024

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on several board appointments and proposed amendments to its rules of procedure. The body is also reviewing beer permit exemptions for five businesses and various government contracts and agreements.

• RS2024-882: Issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $527,170,000
• Beer permit distance exemptions for Primitive Coffee Company, Mi Cabanita Taqueria, Perfectly Fine, Intown Golf Club, and Sauced
• RS2024-920: PILOT Agreement for multi-family housing at 100 Tanglewood Court (Whispering Oaks)
• RS2024-916: Contract with Cyclomedia Technology, Inc. for street level imagery
• Appointments to the Auditorium Commission, Metropolitan Action Commission, and Solid Waste Region Board

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes, including a new definition for 'bar or nightclub' and amendments to 'beer and cigarette market' definitions. They will also consider a beer permit exemption for Little Hats Italian Market and multiple rezoning and development plan amendments. Additionally, the Council will elect board members and confirm appointments to various boards and commissions.

• BL2024-594: Amends zoning code to add definition for 'bar or nightclub' and amend 'beer and cigarette market' definition
• RS2024-878: Exempts Little Hats Italian Market at 1120 4th Avenue N from minimum distance requirements for beer permit
• BL2024-609: Amends specific plan at 54th Avenue North to allow up to 320 multi-family residential units
• BL2024-610: Rezones 2501-2505 12th Avenue South from CS to SP for mixed-use development
• BL2024-598: Approves Amendment No. 7 to the Phillips-Jackson Street Redevelopment Plan

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing on a contract amendment for surveillance technology and consider several board appointments. The body is also reviewing grant applications for homeless services and juvenile court programs.

• RS2024-792: Amendment to a sole source contract with Fusus, LLC for surveillance technology
• RS2024-862: Beer permit distance requirement exemption for Turkey Icehouse, LLC at 800 Meridian Street
• RS2024-791: Grant from Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance for Zencity Blockwise platform
• RS2024-863: Grant amendment for a specialized infant and toddler court via Davidson County Juvenile Court
• Appointments for Health and Educational Facilities Board, Community Review Board, and Wastewater Hearing Authority

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will vote on several zoning ordinances, including a change that would allow 590 multifamily residential units on Clarksville Pike. It will also consider a resolution exempting Turmeric at 975 Main St. from beer permit distance requirements and a DADU overlay district for 123.1 acres south of Douglas Avenue. Additional items include appointments to various boards and commissions.

• RS2024-807: Exempt Turmeric, 975 Main St., Suite 102, from minimum distance for beer permits
• BL2023-99: Rezone Clarksville Pike (approx. 12.99 acres) from R6 to SP for 590 multifamily units
• BL2024-486: Rezone 520 Ewing Drive (3.58 acres) from RS7.5 to SP for 56 multifamily units
• BL2024-559: Apply DADU overlay district to 123.1 acres of properties south of Douglas Avenue
• G1 24-214: Appointment of Erika Nichols to the Nashville Music, Film, and Entertainment Commission

Metropolitan Council

The council will consider several appointments and confirmations for boards such as the Contract and Compliance Board, Auditorium Commission, and Finance Director. It will also vote on resolutions including a $150,000 settlement of a claim against the Metro Government (RS2024-708) and a $125,000 settlement from the Self‑Insured Liability Fund (RS2024-774). Additional resolutions involve an amendment to a sole‑source contract with Fusus, LLC for surveillance technology (RS2024-792) and reallocating $3.48 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Office of Family Safety (RS2024-746). The agenda also includes acceptance of health‑related grants from state agencies.

• RS2024-708: $150,000 settlement of a claim against the Metropolitan Government (Metropolitan Department of Law).
• RS2024-774: $125,000 settlement paid from the Self‑Insured Liability Fund.
• RS2024-746: Amendment reallocating $3,148,980 and $326,800 ARPA funds to the Office of Family Safety.
• RS2024-792: Amendment to a sole‑source contract with Fusus, LLC to expand scope, term, and include surveillance technology.
• RS2024-210: Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to vote on several zoning amendments and the appointment of officials to various city boards and commissions. The agenda includes public hearings on short-term rental regulations and specific property rezonings.

• BL2024-478: Ordinance to amend Metropolitan Code regarding Short Term Rental Properties
• BL2024-486: Zoning change for 520 Ewing Drive to permit 56 multi-family residential units
• BL2024-531: Application of a Historic Preservation Overlay District at 2115, 2205, and 2205 B Elliston Place
• Appointment of Jenneen Reed as Metropolitan Director of Finance
• RS2024-735: Beer permit distance requirement exemption for Kore at 97 Chapel Avenue

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to vote on several grant resolutions and board appointments. Key items include funding for affordable housing and the election of a President Pro Tempore.

• RS2024-709: Grants up to $26,234,615 from the Barnes Fund for affordable or workforce housing
• RS2024-708: $150,000 settlement for Jonathan Saad's claims related to the Arts Commission
• RS2024-707: PILOT Agreement for multi-family housing project at 1622 Rosa L Parks Blvd (Inspiritus)
• Election for President Pro Tempore between Council Member Bradford and Council Member Sepulveda
• Confirmations for the Board of Health, Hospital Authority Board, and Stormwater Management Commission

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council will consider several board appointments and confirmations, and will vote on multiple zoning ordinance changes. The most significant item is an ordinance (BL2024-483) to cancel the Gallatin Pike Urban Design Overlay covering 208.57 acres. Additional proposals include rezoning parcels for multi‑family housing and changes to specific plan boundaries.

• BL2024-483: Cancel Gallatin Pike Urban Design Overlay (208.57 acres)
• BL2024-484: Rezone 7088 Burkitt Rd from AR2a to SP for up to 119 multifamily units (11.63 acres)
• BL2024-486: Rezone 520 Ewing Drive from RS7.5 to SP for 56 multifamily units (3.58 acres)
• Board appointments and confirmations for Arts Commission, Hospital Authority Board, Tourism and Convention Commission, etc.
• Proposed Rule 28.1 amendment by Suara

Metropolitan Council

The Nashville Metropolitan Council is reviewing multiple zoning amendments, a resolution affecting short-term rental permits, and a proposed change to its own operating rules. These items would alter land-use regulations, permit requirements, and council procedures for the city.

• Resolution exempting 55 units at 160 2nd Ave. N. from short-term rental distance requirements
• BL2023-56 rezoning 28.71 acres near Pettus Road and Warbler Way for 230 multi-family units and a fire station
• BL2023-59 changing zoning from SP to R40 at 6397 Pettus Road
• BL2024-372 rezoning 0.37 acres at 3411 Hydes Ferry Road from RS10 to R10
• BL2024-400 rezoning 0.21 acres at 15 A, B, C Fern Ave. from RM20-A to SP

Metropolitan Council

The Nashville Metropolitan Council will review proposed pay plan updates for general city employees, police and fire personnel, and Board of Health staff, which would adjust municipal compensation effective July 1, 2024. A public hearing will address a resolution to exempt addresses at 488–496 W. Trinity Ln from minimum distance requirements for non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits, altering local rental regulations. The agenda also includes resolutions supporting downtown development that would replace a parking lot with a new fire and emergency operations center, alongside grant approvals for violence intervention programs and disaster relief.

• RS2024-482/483/484: Proposed pay plan updates for general employees, police/fire staff, and Board of Health personnel effective July 1, 2024
• RS2024-523: Public hearing to exempt 488, 490, 492, 494, 496 #1, and 496 #2 W. Trinity Ln from minimum distance rules for non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits
• RS2024-474: Resolution supporting infill development at 201–205 Broadway to replace a surface parking lot with new construction, including a downtown fire and emergency services center
• RS2024-498: $140,000 grant approval for the Research Foundation of The City University of New York to fund Group Violence Intervention advising in Nashville
• RS2024-526: Sole-source contract with UTJ Holdco, Inc., dba Teaching Strategies, LLC for birth-through-kindergarten educational assessment software

Urban Council

The Urban Council will meet to consider a resolution regarding the Urban Services District. The meeting focuses on levying a property tax and establishing the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.

• RS2024-64: Resolution levying a property tax and establishing the tax rate for the Urban Services District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to consider the 2024-2025 through 2029-2030 Capital Improvements Budget. Additionally, several ordinances are up for third reading regarding the acceptance or abandonment of water and sewer infrastructure across various properties.

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 through 2029-2030 Capital Improvements Budget
• Acceptance of sewer mains and easements for Rosebrooke Section 4A at 9828 Split Log Road
• Acceptance of water and sewer infrastructure for Parks at Cane Ridge Phase 1B
• Acceptance of water and sewer infrastructure for Parks at Cane Ridge Phase 1C
• Acceptance of water, sewer, and fire hydrant assets for Taylor Townhomes at 3400 Conviser Drive

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Ordinance and a Capital Improvements Budget. The agenda also includes several elections for commission vacancies and various appointments to city authorities.

• FY25 Budget Ordinance (BL2024-373)
• FY24-25 through FY29-30 Capital Improvements Budget (BL2024-389)
• Human Relations Commission vacancy elections
• Transportation Licensing Commission vacancy elections
• Short Term Rental Property exemption for 160 2nd Ave. N.

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council meeting includes a presentation of the State of Metro Address by Mayor Freddie O'Connell. The agenda also features various ceremonial presentations and invocations.

• State of Metro Address by Mayor Freddie O'Connell

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering various board appointments and several proposed amendments to its Rules of Procedure. Additionally, the body will hold public hearings on multiple short-term rental exemptions and a large multi-family residential and fire station project.

• Appointment of candidates for CATV Special Committee, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, and Board of Health
• Proposed amendments to Council Rules 28, 43.1, and 43.4
• Beer permit exemption for Little Rey at 2019 West End Ave
• Short-term rental property exemptions for properties on 28th Ave N and Whites Creek Pike
• Zoning amendment for multi-family residential units and a fire station near Pettus Road and Warbler Way

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering numerous elections and appointments for several advisory boards and commissions. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding a performance space on East Bank and a property damage settlement.

• Election of vacancies for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
• Appointment of members to the Equalization Board, Planning Commission, and Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Resolution RS2024-357 regarding beer permit distance requirements for Tacos Y Mariscos Los Carnales at 465 Morton Avenue
• Resolution RS2024-270 approving a memorandum of understanding for a Tennessee Performance Arts Center multi-use performance space
• Resolution RS2024-359 authorizing a $27,504.38 property damage settlement with Donegal Insurance Group

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is reviewing several appointments to local commissions and various business-related resolutions. Key items include a request for technical studies on increasing land use density and the authorization of bond anticipation notes up to $375 million.

• Issuance of bond anticipation notes not to exceed $375,000,000
• Request for studies on increasing allowable density and land use policy
• Beer permit distance exemption for Brassfields Provisions at 341 Douglas Avenue
• Short Term Rental Property distance exemptions for properties on 28th Ave N
• Sole source contract with KCI Technologies, Inc. for software services

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is considering several zoning ordinances related to residential developments and building material restrictions. The agenda also includes multiple elections and confirmations for advisory commissions and local boards.

• Zoning change for 230 multi-family units and a fire station at Pettus Road and Warbler Way
• Building material restrictions for the Pettus Road residential project
• Zoning change for five multi-family units at 3800 Old Hickory Boulevard
• Zoning change for 127 multi-family units at 3910 Central Pike
• Appointments for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Metropolitan Council

The council will consider a resolution to issue up to $514,055,000 in general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes zoning changes for properties on Murfreesboro Pike and Royal Parkway, along with board appointments.

• Resolution to issue general obligation bonds up to $514,055,000
• Zoning amendment for 2361 Murfreesboro Pike to allow vocational school uses
• PILOT agreement for Hickory Forest multi-family housing at 500 Ocala Drive
• Beer permit distance exemption for Skinny Dennis at 2635 Gallatin Avenue
• Grant acceptance from Tennessee Department of Health for STI prevention services

Metropolitan Council

The Nashville Metropolitan Council will hold public hearings on four zoning ordinances, review seven board appointments, and consider resolutions for capital financing and departmental contracts. A primary resolution would authorize up to $514,055,000 in general obligation bonds to fund future capital projects, while another appropriates $22,848,000 from the General Fund Reserve for equipment and building repairs. The zoning hearings address property development standards near Gallatin Pike and Murfreesboro Pike, which could alter neighborhood density and design rules.

• Resolution RS2024-194: Authorizes general obligation bonds up to $514,055,000
• Bill BL2023-110 & BL2023-133: Public hearings on rezoning properties at 2631/2635 Gallatin Ave. and 3332 Murfreesboro Pike
• Resolution RS2024-196: Appropriates $22,848,000 for equipment purchases and building repairs across city departments
• Resolution RS2024-158: Public hearing on Amendment 2 to a sole-source contract with Fusus, Inc. to increase its value
• Bill BL2023-79 & BL2023-138: Hearings on zoning code amendments for covered front porches and district council notification requirements

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is holding a special called meeting to review several legislative items. The agenda includes public hearings for multiple zoning changes and various board appointments. The council will also consider a contract amendment for Fusus, Inc.

• Contract amendment for Fusus, Inc. to increase value (RS2024-158)
• Rezoning at Pettus Road and Warbler Way for 230 multi-family units and a fire station (BL2023-56)
• Zoning change at 2361 Murfreesboro Pike to permit vocational school uses (BL2023-116)
• Rezoning of property at Donelson Pike from AR2A to IR (BL2023-118)
• Appointments to the Arts Commission and other local boards

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, was cancelled due to inclement weather. No items were presented or discussed.