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Metropolitan Council, February 17, 2026

Approves Resolution Supporting General Sessions Court Eviction Docket, unanimous

1h 58m15,199 words
34 mentionsrezoneapproveddeferredzoningmotion to approveresidentialNashville-Davidson County, TN
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What happened

The Metropolitan Council meeting on February 17, 2026 focused heavily on winter storm recovery efforts following the January 2026 storm that caused the worst power outage in NES history.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Nashville-Davidson County, TN
Governing body
Final authority
Date
February 17, 2026
Decisions
16 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, unanimous

Free sample: decision 1 of 16

Resolution Urging Federal FEMA Assistance for Storm Victims

RS2026-1798 urging the President to approve federal individual assistance through FEMA for individuals affected by winter storm Fern. Sponsors: PrepT and Ewing.

The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.

Meeting Summary

The Metropolitan Council meeting on February 17, 2026 focused heavily on winter storm recovery efforts following the January 2026 storm that caused the worst power outage in NES history.

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Key Decisions (16)

Approved

Resolution Urging Federal FEMA Assistance for Storm Victims

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Resolution Supporting General Sessions Court Eviction Docket

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Waiver of Permit Fees for Storm Damage Repairs

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Water Bill Credit for Storm-Affected Users

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Civil Service Commission Grievance Process Update

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Nashville Public Library to Assume NCCAT Operations

Vote: passed second reading
Approved

Landscape Architects Permitted for Infill Development Plans

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Brick Church Pike Park Property Acceptance Amendment

Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Deferred

Public Housing Solutions Study Request

Vote: 9-0-0 for deferral
Deferred

Resolution to Terminate NES CEO

Vote: 5-0-0 in Rules; 8-0-0 in Transportation
Deferred

Access Management Manual Implementation

Vote: 9-0-0 for deferral
Deferred

Employee Survey Requirements

Vote: 5-0-0 for deferral
Deferred

Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Requirements

Vote: no action due to loss of quorum
Deferred

Sandwich Board Signs in Public Right of Way

Vote: 8-0-0 for deferral
Approved

Resolution Honoring Walter Hunt Senior

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Lunar New Year 2026 Recognition

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (1)

Fort Nagley Park Renewal

Infrastructure

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

January 2026 winter storm caused worst power outage in NES…

Housing Demand

Council deferred resolution requesting study of innovative public housing solutions,…

Sentiment

Council passed resolution supporting special eviction docket for storm-affected residents,…

Infrastructure

Mayor announced Winter Storm Response Commission to assess response and…

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