Metropolitan Council - 2025-12-16

Resolution RS2025-1659 approving a memorandum of understanding between Metro and Nashville Downtown Partnership for a $15 million state downtown public safety grant was deferred one meeting to January 20 after extensive debate. Multiple amendments were adopted removing surveillance software provisions (LEO site and five cast) before the deferral vote of 19-17.

Ordinance BL2025-1113 authorizing creation of a Midtown Central Business Improvement District along Demonbreun Hill, Division, Upper Broadway, and 21st Avenue South was approved on third reading. The district will be managed by community stakeholders with council oversight of the budget.

Ordinance BL2025-1006 amending height regulations in single-family RS and one-two family residential zoning districts passed third reading. Amendments excluded the interstate loop from height reductions and delayed implementation of height changes to February 27, 2026.

Resolution RS2025-1660 authorizing general obligation bonds not to exceed $531,925,000 for the Capital Spending Plan was adopted. An amendment to reallocate $5 million from East Bank infrastructure to a District 2 library failed 10-25.

Ordinance BL2025-1150 authorizing development agreement and ground lease with Tennessee Performing Arts Center Management Corporation for a performing arts facility on the East Bank Stadium campus passed second reading with amendments addressing pedestrian bridge access and back-of-house flexibility.

Resolution RS2025-1655 calling for reforms at the Department of Emergency Communications regarding leadership and workplace culture was adopted as substituted. The substitute removed specific violation references but maintained requests for FAQ page and policy change notification systems.

Ordinance BL2025-1108 authorizing renaming of South Street to King Hollands Avenue passed third reading, honoring civil rights leader King Garland who helped desegregate Nashville lunch counters and Father Ryan school.

Resolution RS2025-1712 opposing The Boring Company's proposed tunnels in Nashville was deferred one meeting by rule after Rules Committee voted 4-2 for deferral. Sponsor Porterfield's request to suspend rules was objected to.

Ordinance BL2025-1115 requiring permits for permanent fences was deferred one meeting after concerns about administrative burden on homeowners and codes department staff.

Resolution RS2025-1686 exempting Lost and Found at 3104 Gallatin Pike from minimum distance requirements for beer permit was approved as substituted to add an omitted address.