Nashville, TN

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists 20 specific parcels, primarily commercial properties, for which the firm Evans & Petree has filed appeals. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are provided in the document. The board will also conduct standard procedural items including roll call and approval of minutes.

• Hearings scheduled for 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Property Assessor's Office
• 18 commercial property appeals filed by Evans & Petree
• 2 residential property appeals filed by Evans & Petree
• Appeals cover addresses in Nashville and Hermitage
• Public comment period limited to 10 persons for 2 minutes each

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission will vote on the allocation of FY27 funds between General Operating and Thrive grants, as well as specific grant recommendations. The body will also take action on the next steps for the Executive Director position. Additionally, the committee will provide updates on public art and advocacy efforts.

• FY27 Allocation between General Operating and Thrive grants
• FY27 Thrive Grant recommendation
• FY27 General Operating Grant recommendations
• Executive Director position next steps

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 19, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists numerous commercial and residential properties in Nashville and Hermitage, all represented by the firm Evans & Petree. No specific dollar amounts or assessment values are provided in the document, only parcel IDs and addresses.

• Hearings scheduled for 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Property Assessor's Office
• Appeals filed for commercial properties on Gallatin Pike, Lebanon Pike, and Riverside Dr
• Appeals filed for residential properties at 1925 12th Ave N and 901 Meridian St
• All listed appeals are represented by Evans & Petree with no supporting documentation noted
• Public comment period limited to 10 pre-registered speakers for 2 minutes each

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

The Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee will consider two ceremonial resolutions and numerous appointments, reappointments, and confirmations to Nashville boards and commissions. The agenda includes elections for the Auditorium Commission and interviews for several other bodies. Most items are routine personnel actions, with no major policy decisions or budget items on the agenda.

• RS2026-2219: Resolution honoring Brenda Wynn upon retirement as Davidson County Clerk
• RS2026-2220: Resolution recognizing 40th anniversary of Master Gardeners of Davidson County
• Election of two Auditorium Commission members (terms to 2029): Ron Deal Jr., Iman Khoshnaw, Rick Rodriguez
• 13 nominees for two at-large seats on Metro Animal Care and Control Commission
• Reappointments to Nashville Entertainment Commission (Michael Montgomery, Erika Wollam Nichols, Peter Kurland)

Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee

The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee is meeting to review four resolutions and two ordinances. These include a $71,900 appropriation for afterschool programming, a grant for a changing table, a greenway license agreement, an AED donation, a library software contract amendment, and a conservation easement for a greenway trail. The committee will make recommendations on these items, which have been referred from the Metropolitan Council.

• RS2026-2196: $71,900 from Nashville Public Library to Water Walkers for afterschool/summer programming
• RS2026-2197: Grant for powered adult-sized changing table at Madison Branch Library
• RS2026-2198: License agreement with State of Tennessee for multi-use pedestrian greenway
• RS2026-2199: In-kind grant from Friends of Mill Ridge Park for AED at Mill Ridge Park
• BL2026-1501: Conservation easement with Campus Operations, Inc. for greenway trail along Cumberland River

Government Operations and Regulations Committee

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee will consider an ordinance requiring boards, commissions, committees, and authorities with financial authority or fiduciary duty to record and publicly release meeting proceedings. The committee will also review two resolutions accepting cooperative purchasing agreements for furniture for the Department of General Services. Public comment is limited to eight minutes total, with each speaker allowed two minutes.

• BL2026-1437: Ordinance requiring public recording of meetings for boards with financial authority or fiduciary duty
• RS2026-2190: Cooperative purchasing agreement with Affordable Interior Systems, Inc. for furniture and installation
• RS2026-2191: Cooperative purchasing agreement with Indiana Furniture for furniture
• Public comment sign-up ends before meeting begins; proof of Tennessee residency required

Metropolitan Council

The Solid Waste Subcommittee of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is meeting to review key performance indicators, tour a recycling facility, and discuss updates on illegal dumping, composting, and the SW Region Board. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• KPI review
• Tour of West Rock paper recycling or glass recycling
• Update on illegal dumps
• Compost discussion
• SW Region Board update

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 18, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists specific parcels in Nashville, Brentwood, Antioch, Joelton, Goodlettsville, Old Hickory, and Madison for review. Standard procedural items include roll call, approval of minutes, and a public comment period.

• Hearings scheduled for 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM at the Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South
• Commercial appeals include parcels at 1111 Gilmore Ave, 7636 Highway 70 S, and 4311 Sidco Dr
• Commercial appeals include parcels at 420 Metroplex Dr, 515 Metroplex Dr, and 97-b Wallace Rd
• Commercial appeals include parcels at 7616 Highway 70 S, 4697 Trousdale Dr, and 1210 Murfreesboro Pike
• Residential appeals include parcels at 5804 Clarksville Pike, 235 Hills Hollow Rd, and 500 Hadley Village Blvd

Metropolitan Council

The Metropolitan Council is meeting to vote on a cooperative purchasing agreement for street sweeping and sewer services, an intergovernmental agreement for Music City Center financing, and several grants and contracts. The agenda also includes elections and confirmations for multiple boards and commissions, such as the Auditorium Commission, Health and Educational Facilities Board, and Metro Animal Care and Control Commission. Public comment is limited to 20 minutes total, with each speaker allowed up to 2 minutes.

• RS2026-2132: Cooperative purchasing agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping, sewer jetting, and hydro-excavation
• RS2026-2135: Intergovernmental agreement with Convention Center Authority for Music City Center financing and refinancing
• RS2026-2186: Resolution reducing authority to issue general obligation bonds
• RS2026-2196: Appropriation of $71,900 from Nashville Public Library to Water Walkers for afterschool and summer programming
• Elections to fill vacancies on Auditorium Commission, Health and Educational Facilities Board, and Metro Animal Care and Control Commission

Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board

The Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Examiners and Appeals Board will hear two appeal cases at this meeting. One appeal challenges the requirement for a second restroom and ventilation system at a proposed cigar lounge at 2022 Clarksville Pike. The other requests permission to use dryer booster fans in apartment buildings on Tusculum Road, citing a grandfather clause under the 2018 code. The board will also approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Appeal 20260049663: 2022 Clarksville Pike, variance from plumbing and mechanical code for cigar lounge (restroom and ventilation)
• Appeal 20260063460: 415 Tusculum Road, request to use dryer booster fans in apartment buildings D, E, F, J, K, R, S, X, Y
• Public comment period at start of meeting
• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 18, 2026, at the Property Assessor's Office. The agenda lists specific property appeals for commercial and residential parcels across Nashville and surrounding suburbs. Standard procedural items include roll call, minutes approval, and a public comment period.

• Commercial property appeals for addresses including 1111 Gilmore Ave, 7636 Highway 70 S, and 4311 Sidco Dr
• Residential property appeals for addresses including 5804 Clarksville Pike and 235 Hills Hollow Rd
• Commercial appeals for multiple parcels at 205-225 Gifford Pl in Joelton
• Commercial appeals for multiple parcels at 5566-5581 Franklin Pike Cir in Brentwood
• Public comment period limited to 10 pre-registered speakers with 2 minutes each

Public Health and Safety Committee

The Public Health and Safety Committee is reviewing 12 resolutions accepting grants or approving contracts, plus one ordinance amendment on second reading regarding unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology. The resolutions cover interpreter services, food programs, homeless services, police equipment, and more. Public comment is limited to eight minutes total, with each speaker allowed two minutes.

• RS2026-2183-2185: Accepting state grants for interpreter/translation services in courts
• RS2026-2187: Appropriating Kresge Foundation grant funds for Metro Action Commission general operating support
• RS2026-2188: Approving Amendment 1 to contract with Ryder Integrated Logistics for refrigerated trucks for summer food services
• RS2026-2192: Approving contract with TN Dept. of Health for Medical Examiner Investigations and Postmortem Examinations
• BL2026-1498: Ordinance amending Section 13.08.080 on use of unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology

Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 17, 2026, at the Property Assessor's Office. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a large number of property tax appeals filed by Evans Petree. These appeals involve multiple commercial properties across Nashville, including locations on Elm Hill Pike, Atrium Way, and Percy Priest Dr. No specific dollar amounts or assessed values are listed in the agenda text.

• Hearings for commercial property appeals filed by Evans Petree at 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM
• Appeals include parcels at 2511, 2615, and 2521 Elm Hill Pike
• Appeals include parcels at 2435, 2424, and 2345 Atrium Way
• Appeals include parcels at 3430, 3437, 3431, and 3423 Percy Priest Dr
• Public comment period limited to 10 persons, 2 minutes each

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is reviewing 28 resolutions, including contracts, grants, and appropriations. Key items include a street sweeping agreement, a bond reduction, and various grant acceptances. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Cooperative purchasing agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping, sewer jetting, and hydro-excavation
• Resolution reducing authority to issue general obligation bonds
• Appropriation of $71,900 to Water Walkers for afterschool and summer programming
• Grant application for Maternal Produce Prescription Program
• Amendment to contract with Ryder Integrated Logistics for refrigerated trucks

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is reviewing 22 items, including resolutions for a street sweeping contract, several TDOT intergovernmental agreements for signal maintenance and road projects, and numerous sewer and water infrastructure acceptances. The committee will also hear an update on the Connect Downtown project and consider a request for WeGo to expand the Journey Pass program.

• RS2026-2132: Cooperative purchasing agreement with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping, sewer jetting, and hydro-excavation
• RS2026-2203: TDOT agreement for signal maintenance at SR-155 Interchange at SR-12
• RS2026-2204: Amendment 3 for sidewalk construction on Harding Place from Danby Drive to Nolensville Pike
• RS2026-2205: Amendment 3 for Complete Street project on Gallatin Pike from Alta Loma Road to Liberty Lane
• RS2026-2189: Request for WeGo to expand Journey Pass program for Music City Construction Careers participants

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists multiple commercial properties across Nashville for review by the independent board. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Hearings for Evans Petree regarding 2511, 2615, and 2521 Elm Hill Pike
• Appeals for properties at 2435, 2424, and 2345 Atrium Way
• Review of commercial parcels at 3430, 3437, 3431, and 3423 Percy Priest Dr
• Appeals for properties at 6924 Charlotte Pike and 2555 West End Ave
• Hearings for properties at 420 Murfreesboro Pike and 1 Century Blvd

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Committee is meeting to review 23 items, including resolutions for infrastructure agreements with TDOT, sewer and water improvements, and zoning ordinance changes. The agenda includes both resolutions and bills on second and third reading, covering topics from greenway construction to mixed-use development zoning.

• RS2026-2203: TDOT signal maintenance agreement at SR-155 Interchange at SR-12
• RS2026-2204: Sidewalk construction on Harding Place from Danby Drive to Nolensville Pike
• BL2026-1403: Zoning change to SP for mixed-use development near Gallatin Avenue (19.09 acres)
• BL2026-1406: Zoning change from AR2a to SP for 79 multi-family units and 100 single-family lots on Cane Ridge Road
• RS2026-2211: Water service improvements agreement for James Morrison's development

Beer Permit Board

The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board will hold public hearings on 27 beer permit applications, including new locations, ownership changes, expansions, and special events. It will also consider deferring 22 applications due to missing documents, discuss a settlement in a lawsuit, and review a complaint against Northside Market for alleged underage sales.

• 27 applications for beer permits, including new locations, changes of ownership, and expansions
• 22 applications deferred indefinitely for missing documents
• Settlement in Harry O's Steakhouse (Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk) lawsuit
• Complaint against Northside Market with $3,000 civil penalty recommendation
• Discussion of Beer Board Rule 2.01 on caterer requirements

Metropolitan Council

The Emergency Preparedness Working Group is meeting to review responses from Metro department heads to its questionnaire, plan follow-up outreach, and set priorities for recommendations. The group will also coordinate with partner agencies like VOAD and United Way. This is a working session focused on process and next steps, not final decisions.

• Review of department questionnaire responses
• Develop follow-up communication to Metro department heads
• Determine timing for meetings with VOAD and United Way
• Establish priorities for recommendations and guidance/checklist for Councilmembers

Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety Board

The Metropolitan Board of Licensing for Adult Entertainment and Safety is meeting to consider new and renewal entertainer permits and business licenses issued between May 28 and August 12, 2026. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and an inspector's report. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
• New and renewal entertainer permits for multiple periods from May 28 to August 12, 2026
• New and renewal business licenses for multiple periods from May 28 to August 12, 2026
• Inspector's report

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 15, 2026, review a financial report, and take action on the next steps for the executive director position. Public comment is limited to 20 minutes total, with 2 minutes per person.

• Action item: Executive Director Next Steps
• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026
• Financial report review
• Public comment period (20 min total, 2 min per person)

Fire and Building Code Appeals Board

The Fire and Building Code Appeals Board will hear one appeal case regarding a sprinkler system requirement for a Sprung Tent used for golf cart storage at 3700 Knight Drive in Whites Creek. The appellant seeks a variance from the 2024 IBC code that mandates sprinklers in areas storing lithium-ion powered vehicles over 500 square feet. The board will also hold a public comment period and approve last month's minutes.

• Appeal Case No. 20260058819: variance request from sprinkler requirement for golf cart storage tent at 3700 Knight Drive, Whites Creek
• Code provision: 2024 IBC Section 903.2.9 Condition 5 (sprinklers for lithium-ion vehicle storage areas over 500 sq ft)
• Appellant: Trey Marucci; Parcel owner: The Farm Nashville, LLC
• Public comment period with 15-minute testimony limit for appellant and supporters

Metropolitan Council

The Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is holding a special called meeting to follow up on RS2026-2145, focusing on NES's justification for increasing tree clearance from 10 to 15 feet. The committee will discuss reliability data and species-specific pruning practices, as well as possible refinements to the vegetation management policy.

• Discussion of NES data on utility reliability metrics justifying the 10-to-15-foot clearance increase
• Evaluation of representative distribution circuits using species-specific pruning practices
• Discussion of refinements to the current vegetation management policy

Arts Commission

The Metro Arts Commission's Grants & Funding Committee will meet to discuss and take action on FY27 funding decisions, including the allocation between General Operating and Thrive grants, and recommendations for both grant programs. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• FY27 allocation between General Operating and Thrive Grant (Action)
• FY27 Thrive Grant recommendations (Action)
• FY27 General Operating Grant recommendations (Action)
• Conflicts of Interest discussion

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal hearings to review property tax appeals submitted by Tatum Senter. The agenda lists over 20 residential parcels in Goodlettsville, Madison, Antioch, Nashville, and Hermitage. No specific assessed values, proposed changes, or final decisions are listed in the document, only the parcel addresses and IDs scheduled for review.

• Hearings scheduled for 15 residential parcels in Madison, TN (e.g., 725 Maylene Dr, 512 Roosevelt Ave)
• Hearings scheduled for 12 residential parcels in Antioch, TN (e.g., 4936 Shihmen Dr, 3717 Asheford Trce)
• Hearings scheduled for 10 residential parcels in Nashville, TN (e.g., 283 Cathy Jo Dr, 4806 Jeffery Dr)
• Hearings scheduled for 6 residential parcels in Hermitage, TN (e.g., 563 Tulip Grove Rd, 2624 Spring Farm Ln)
• One residential parcel in Goodlettsville, TN (410 Janette Ave) scheduled for the 8:30 AM session

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal hearings to review 28 residential property tax appeals filed by Tatum Senter. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and minutes approval, followed by a public comment period. No specific dollar amounts or assessment figures are listed in the document, only parcel IDs and addresses.

• Hearings scheduled for 8:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 10:15 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:45 PM, and 3:30 PM
• Appeals involve residential properties in Goodlettsville, Madison, Antioch, Nashville, and Hermitage
• Public comment period allows up to 10 registered speakers for 2 minutes each
• No supporting documentation is listed for any of the appeals
• Meetings held at Property Assessor's Office, 700 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210

Agricultural Extension Board

The Agricultural Extension Board is holding its quarterly meeting to discuss staff and internship updates, Metro Council board updates, and Metro budget modifications. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Staff & Internship Update by Andy Lantz
• Ag Board Update – Metro Council
• Metro Budget Modifications
• Future field trip: September 14, 2026, 6-8pm, 4-H Leadership Dinner @ The Nashville Fair
• Next meeting: November 2, 2026, 1pm-3pm, Ag Extension Office

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 6, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists a single appellant, Evans & Petree, challenging the assessed values of numerous residential units. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda, only the parcel addresses subject to review.

• Appeals for multiple units at 4011 Indiana Ave and 616-622 41st Ave N
• Appeals for units at 1616 West End Ave and 806 18th Ave S
• Appeals for units at 211 Printers Aly and 160 2nd Ave S
• Appeals for units at 415 Church St and 301 Demonbreun St
• Appeals for properties at 1540 Lebanon Pike and 1816 Stonewater Dr

Equalization Board

The Metropolitan Board of Equalization will hold formal appeal hearings on August 6, 2026, to review property tax assessments. The agenda lists a single appellant, Evans & Petree, contesting the assessed values of numerous residential units. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Appeals for multiple units at 4011 Indiana Ave, 616-622 41st Ave N, and 620 41st Ave N
• Appeals for units at 1616 West End Ave, 806 18th Ave S, and 1920 Adelicia St
• Appeals for units at 211 Printers Aly, 160 2nd Ave S, and 415 Church St
• Appeals for units at 1212 Laurel St, 1002 Division St, 1540 Lebanon Pike, and 1816 Stonewater Dr