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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:54 AM

The resolution authorizes Nashville and Davidson County to enter an option agreement to purchase properties at 930 South Street and 1001 Hawkins Street from Hawkins Nashville, L.L.C. and 915 Hawkins LLC. The proposed purchase price is $14,975,000. Under Metro Code, Council approval is required before the purchase of land can proceed. The Public Property Administration director may execute the necessary documents. The properties include land, buildings, fixtures, equipment, and furnishings. The agreement requires inspections, acceptable title, Council approval, and vacancy or lease termination conditions before closing. The legislation matters because it would commit Metro to acquiring significant downtown property for future public-government use, subject to contractual safeguards and funding approval.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:53 AM

Resolution RS2026-___ would authorize Nashville and Davidson County, through Juvenile Court, to amend its grant subcontract with Counter Punch Youth Academy. Funded through the federal Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program, the amendment supports the Nashville-Davidson County High Risk GRIP Project from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with Metro’s liability capped at $14,000. The funding covers professional fees for twice-weekly, six-week non-contact boxing and mentoring cohorts serving 10 at-risk youth, emphasizing life skills, emotional regulation, communication, conflict resolution, and probation compliance. The agreement requires performance tracking and reporting, updated indemnification terms, and compliance with Tennessee’s 2025 laws concerning DEI programs and employment practices. It becomes effective after required signatures and filing with the Metropolitan Clerk.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:53 AM

The document is not legislation. It is a set of insurance certificates naming the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as the certificate holder. The certificates concern Focus Strategies and include commercial general liability, automobile liability, umbrella liability, professional liability, cyber liability, and workers’ compensation coverage. Most listed policies run from June 12, 2026, through June 12, 2027; workers’ compensation coverage runs from July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027. The documents state that Metro may be an additional insured when required by a valid written contract, with primary and noncontributory coverage. They also identify coverage limits and cancellation-notice provisions. These records matter for public accountability because they document insurance protections connected to a vendor’s work for Nashville, but they do not create, amend, or describe a city law or policy.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:53 AM

The resolution authorizes a second amendment to Metro’s affordable-housing grant contract with Woodbine Community Organization, Inc., originally approved through RS2024-709 and previously amended in 2025 to revise its draw schedule. The amendment extends the project term by 12 months, allowing completion within a maximum of 36 months from contract execution. It does not change other contract provisions. Metro’s Housing Trust Fund Commission administers the agreement, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to sign it. The change affects Metro, the Commission, and Woodbine, and supports continued development of affordable housing for Nashville and Davidson County residents. The document also includes Woodbine’s state charitable-registration renewal, which is separate from the Metro action.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

Abacus Matter 26-0453 authorizes Nashville’s Metropolitan Public Health Department to join Renaissance’s TennCare dental provider network. The 60-month agreement covers TennCare children, adults, CoverKids, ECF CHOICES, and 1915(c) enrollees. The Department must provide medically necessary, nondiscriminatory dental care; meet licensing, accessibility, EPSDT, credentialing, claims, recordkeeping, and fraud-prevention requirements; and support patient appeals and quality reviews. Renaissance will administer benefits, maintain provider listings, process claims, set fee schedules, and oversee quality. The agreement matters because it expands coordinated access to covered dental services for eligible Nashville residents while allowing state and federal audits and preserving Tennessee Public Records Act obligations.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

The agreement would grant Vero Fiber Networks, LLC a nonexclusive 15-year franchise to build, operate, and maintain a fiber-optic network in Nashville and Davidson County public rights-of-way. The authorization covers broadband and other FCC-classified information services, but not cable or video services, which would require a separate franchise. Vero must obtain permits, follow Metro construction and excavation rules, submit plans and as-built drawings, and relocate facilities when required for public projects, generally at its expense. It must maintain a $500,000 surety bond, insurance, and indemnification protections. Vero would pay Metro $15,198 annually, subject to renegotiation and future ordinances. Metro retains inspection, enforcement, and revocation authority; the agreement takes effect upon Council approval.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

Nashville’s Metropolitan Council is asked to approve a resolution authorizing the Department of Waste Services to apply for up to $275,000 from the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 2027 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grant. No Metro cash match is required. If awarded, funds would expand the MNPS Cafeteria Composting Program to 33 schools in the Hunters Lane, John Overton, and Hillsboro clusters during 2027. The project would provide compost collection, bins, liners, food-rescue refrigerators, signage, transportation, and education. It is expected to divert an estimated 391,119 pounds of organic waste from landfills, recover edible food, and educate students and staff. Metro departments and nonprofit partners would track waste diversion, food rescue, participation, contamination, and greenhouse-gas reductions. The application is contingent on Council approval and is described as a one-time project.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

The proposed Nashville resolution would authorize the Metropolitan Government, through the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation, to accept an in-kind grant from GROW Enrichment valued at up to $5,500. The grant would rebuild the Sand Play Area at the Nature Playground in Two Rivers Park. GROW Enrichment would directly provide and pay for all materials, labor, and ongoing maintenance. Metro would receive no cash, provide no matching funds, add no positions, and incur no stated financial obligation. The measure affects Metro Parks and users of the playground by supporting improvements without a direct expenditure of city funds. Council approval would formally accept and appropriate the donated project.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

The proposed Nashville resolution authorizes acceptance of a $50,000 in-kind grant from the Centennial Park Conservancy by Metro Parks and Recreation. The grant would expand the existing Centennial Park Revitalization Project by providing upgraded sod for the lawn next to the Croquet Café. The Conservancy will pay the turf vendor directly, so no funds will be transferred to Metro, no local match is required, and Metro assumes no additional financial obligation. The legislation affects Metro Parks, the Conservancy, project contractors, and Centennial Park users. Council approval formally permits the improvement and allows it to be incorporated into the project.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

Nashville’s proposed resolution accepts a $3,500 Arts Build Communities grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council for the Mayor’s Office. The funding will pay artist fees and supplies for the third annual “Let’s Color Nashville” mural event in South Nashville, planned for May–June 2027. No cash match is required, but Metro will provide $7,306 in in-kind support, including donated materials, snacks, and volunteer time, for a total project budget of $10,806. The grant runs August 16, 2026, through June 15, 2027, creates no positions, and requires reporting, audits, nondiscrimination compliance, and final financial reconciliation. Council approval authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract and appropriates the grant funds.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

The resolution authorizes Nashville’s Board of Health to accept a $340,840 Tennessee Department of Health grant, funded by state and federal CDC sources, for immunization services from July 2025 through June 2030. No Metro cash match is required. The program serves Tennessee residents, emphasizing uninsured or underinsured children and adults, and supports vaccine education, clinics, disease reporting, provider oversight, outreach, immunization-record systems, and outbreak response. Nashville must meet CDC and state standards, including reporting, audits, privacy, cybersecurity, and vaccination-coverage goals. The grant funds approximately 2.5 positions; services would end when funding expires.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:47 AM

The resolution authorizes Nashville to amend its existing Digital Skills, Education, and Workforce Development Grant agreement with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. The amendment replaces Attachments A and D without changing the contract’s $117,938 state grant or October 31, 2026 end date. Through Nashville Public Library, the program will provide digital-skills training to at least 120 Davidson County residents, prioritizing older Nashvillians, and purchase 120 tablets and accessories. Funds also support trainers, IT assistance, and coordination. The city will contribute $13,104.22, for a total project budget of $131,042.22. The legislation matters because it expands access to devices, digital literacy, and affordable home internet, while setting measurable service and spending requirements.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The proposed Nashville resolution approves Amendment 1 to the federal Healthy Start Initiative grant administered by the Metro Board of Health. It increases funding for the April 2026–March 2027 period by $732,380, from $367,620 to $1.1 million, with no required Metro match, and updates grant terms. The five-year project runs through March 2029 and supports services for pregnant and parenting women aimed at improving outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy, reducing infant mortality, and addressing racial and ethnic disparities. Grant funds support personnel, supplies, travel, contractual services, and indirect costs. The amendment affects Nashville and Davidson County residents, with services delivered through the Health Department. If adopted, the Mayor may execute the amended agreement.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

Nashville legislation would approve Amendment 2 to the Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administered by the Metro Board of Health for the March 2026–February 2027 grant period, the amendment adds $71,832, increasing total federal funding from $4,497,148 to $4,568,980, with no required Metro match. The funding supports HIV prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and a Minority AIDS Initiative through seven community partners. The amendment authorizes the mayor to execute updated terms; services are expected to end when the grant expires.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission has recommended that the Metropolitan Council approve infrastructure for the Valley View Residential Development in Council District 26, represented by Courtney Johnston. The request covers acceptance of about 766 feet of new eight-inch ductile iron water main, 763 feet of eight-inch PVC sanitary sewer main, three fire hydrants, six sewer manholes, and related easements. Metro agencies, including Water Services, Parks, Transportation, Emergency Communications, Nashville Electric Service, General Services, and the Historical Commission, reviewed and supported the proposal. No conditions apply. The infrastructure cannot take effect unless approved by the Metro Council, making this referral a required step in extending public utilities to the development.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended that the Metro Council approve Planning Commission Mandatory Referral 2026M-071ES-001 for the Centennial Sportsplex development in Council District 21. The request would abandon about 312 feet of existing six-inch water main, a fire hydrant assembly, and related easements, while accepting approximately 587 feet of new six-inch ductile iron water main, a hydrant assembly, and easements. Metro agencies, including Water Services, Parks, Transportation, Emergency Communications, General Services, Nashville Electric Service, and the Historical Commission, reviewed and supported the proposal. Metro Council approval is required before the changes take effect; no conditions were attached.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The legislation authorizes Amendment 1 to Nashville’s grant agreement with A Step Ahead Foundation of Middle Tennessee, administered through the Metropolitan Public Health Department (MPHD). It extends the contract from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027, without changing other terms or adding Metro funding or a local match. The $250,000 grant reimburses MPHD for fees related to long-acting reversible contraception that are not covered by insurance, other grants, or private payment. The amendment affects MPHD services available countywide and requires Metro Council approval and mayoral execution. It continues access to contraception-related care while the agreement remains active.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The resolution asks Nashville’s Metropolitan Council to approve amendments 4, 5, and 6 to the Metro Public Health Department’s Ryan White Part A HIV Emergency Relief grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant supports HIV prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, and a Minority AIDS Initiative through six community partners. Amendment 4 updates terms; Amendment 5 reallocates $71,832 to a later award; and Amendment 6 returns $0.96 and closes the 2025–26 award at $4,711,219.04, with no local match. Services are listed as ending when the grant expires. Nashville also formally objects to certain federal certification conditions it says are blocked by court injunctions.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The document concerns Nashville’s Planning Commission Mandatory Referral 2026M-073ES-001, involving Vanderbilt University’s Stephenson Center 6 in Council District 18. The proposal asks the Metropolitan Council to accept one fire-hydrant assembly serving the center, located within an existing easement. Metro Parks, Nashville Department of Transportation, Metro Water Services, Emergency Communications, Nashville Electric Service, General Services/Public Property, and the Metro Historical Commission reviewed the request and concurred with approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval without conditions, but Council action is required before it takes effect. The matter primarily affects Vanderbilt’s campus, Metro agencies, and public-safety infrastructure, and illustrates how council approval formalizes public utility and emergency-service facilities.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The document concerns Metro Council legislation for Nolensville Town Square–Phase 2, identified as Planning Commission Mandatory Referral 2026M-075ES-001. The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that the Council accept about 1,611 linear feet of new eight-inch PVC sanitary sewer main, 14 sewer manholes, and related easements serving the development. Metro Water Services and other relevant Nashville agencies reviewed and supported the request, with no conditions attached. Council approval is required before the infrastructure can be formally accepted and the legislation takes effect. The action primarily affects the development and Metro agencies responsible for utilities, planning, transportation, emergency services, and public property.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

Nashville’s Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended that the Metropolitan Council approve permanent and temporary easements for Project 27-SWC-4, a stormwater drainage improvement along Pin Hook Road in Council District 8, represented by Deonté Harrell. The easements would allow Metro Water Services to install proposed drainage infrastructure, including a pipe and ditch, and complete related construction. Property interests would be obtained through negotiation, condemnation, and formal acceptance. Relevant Metro agencies reviewed and supported the request, with no conditions attached. Council approval is required before the easements become effective. The action affects identified parcels and nearby property owners while addressing public drainage and stormwater needs.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that the Metropolitan Council approve a request related to the 1605 Meridian Street development in Council District 5. The proposal would abandon one existing fire hydrant assembly and accept a replacement hydrant, which would remain in the public right-of-way. Metro Parks, NDOT, Metro Water Services, emergency communications, Nashville Electric Service, General Services, and the Metro Historical Commission reviewed and supported the request. No conditions apply. Council approval is required before the change takes effect. The action matters because it updates fire-protection infrastructure supporting the development while documenting the agencies and legislative process involved.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The legislation concerns Planning Commission Mandatory Referral 2026M-078ES-001 for the Preserve at Priest Lake development in Nashville Council District 13, represented by Russ Bradford. It recommends that the Metropolitan Council accept approximately 1,342 feet of new eight-inch ductile iron water main, 1,059 feet of eight-inch sanitary sewer main, three fire hydrants, nine sewer manholes, and related easements. Metro agencies reviewed and supported the request, with no conditions attached. Council approval is required before the infrastructure can be accepted and become effective. The action matters because it authorizes public utility facilities needed to serve the development and informs residents about the related governmental decision.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that the Metropolitan Council approve acceptance of infrastructure for Williams Mill Phase 2 in Council District 4, represented by Mike Cortese. The request covers about 1,945 linear feet of eight-inch ductile-iron water main, three fire hydrant assemblies, 1,303 linear feet of eight-inch sanitary sewer main, eight sewer manholes, and related easements. Metro Parks, Nashville Department of Transportation, Metro Water Services, emergency communications, Nashville Electric Service, General Services, and the Metro Historical Commission reviewed and supported the proposal. Council approval is required before the infrastructure becomes effective. The document lists no conditions and provides public contact information for questions.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that the Metropolitan Council approve acceptance of about 64 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer main and one sewer manhole serving the development at 1204A and 1204B N 7th Street. The request, identified as Mandatory Referral 2026M-072ES-001, is in Council District 5, represented by Sean Parker. Relevant Metro agencies reviewed the proposal and concurred, with no conditions attached. Council approval is required before the sewer infrastructure can be formally accepted and the recommendation takes effect. The action matters because it enables public sewer service for the development and places the infrastructure within Metro’s approval process.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:46 AM

The proposed Nashville resolution accepts a $52,170.14 TVA Energy Right Business and Industry Incentives grant for the General Services Department, with no required cash match. The funding reimburses qualifying energy-efficiency work at three Metro facilities: HVAC upgrades at the Midtown Hills and West police precincts and lighting improvements at the Lentz Public Health Center. The legislation appropriates the award to General Services and authorizes its use for these and future sustainability projects. The program covers measures such as LED lighting, HVAC equipment, refrigeration, and variable-speed drives. No positions are created; related projects remain in the department’s annual budget.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:45 AM

Nashville’s proposed ordinance approves a participation agreement with Park Center, Inc. through the Metro Planning Department’s Housing Division. Using up to $164,183 from the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program, Metro would reimburse improvements near Park Center’s income-restricted affordable housing development at 1095 Gwynn Drive. The project includes upgrading the west-side Gallatin Pike sidewalk to ADA standards and improving an east-side bus shelter and concrete pad near Broadmoor Avenue, including design and construction-management costs. Park Center would oversee construction, while NDOT would inspect and, after acceptance, operate and maintain the infrastructure. Future agreement amendments require Council approval by resolution.

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NashvilleSep 10, 2026, 10:45 AM

This resolution authorizes Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, to amend its 2024 grant agreement with Nonprofit Housing Corporation for affordable housing construction. The amendment extends the project deadline to December 31, 2026, while keeping Metro’s maximum obligation at $4 million. It also revises the fourth payment milestone: the nonprofit must provide a temporary use and occupancy letter for 188 Barnes Fund units, an independent CPA audit, and proof of current Tennessee charitable-solicitation registration. If obligations are not completed by the deadline, Metro may rescind the contract and recover appropriated funds. The Mayor is authorized to execute the amendment.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:11 AM

Nashville’s proposed resolution accepts a $567,370 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Covering October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028, the federal grant requires no Metro cash match and supports technology upgrades, police supplies and equipment, and mandatory or specialized training. The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the grant and appropriates the funds to MNPD. The award requires federal financial and performance reporting, civil-rights compliance, privacy protections, audits, and monitoring; violations can lead to withheld or repaid funds. It affects MNPD operations and Nashville residents through investments intended to support crime prevention and police services.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:11 AM

This license agreement allows Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to construct, install, maintain, or operate a private encroachment in Nashville’s public right of way, as authorized by a Metropolitan Council resolution. The property holder must protect and indemnify Metro Nashville against claims arising from the encroachment and maintain an approved bond or liability insurance. The coverage must provide 30 days’ cancellation notice; failure to maintain it may create a Metro lien. The agreement cannot be transferred without approval from NDOT and the Metropolitan Attorney. Metro may revoke the license by Council resolution when necessary for public welfare, without compensation. The encroachment must not interfere with Metro’s rights or responsibilities.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:11 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommended that the Metropolitan Council approve infrastructure changes serving the development at 509, 511, and 513 E. Trinity Lane in Davidson County, Council District 5. The proposal would abandon about 253 feet of existing eight-inch sanitary sewer main, three manholes, and related easements, while accepting about 207 feet of new eight-inch PVC sewer main, four manholes, and associated easements. Metro Water Services and other relevant agencies reviewed the request and concurred. No conditions were attached. The change cannot take effect until approved by the Metro Council, making the legislation relevant to city oversight of public utility infrastructure and development.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:05 AM

The document concerns a Metropolitan Council approval request for the Artist Lofts Revision 2 development in Nashville’s Council District 5, represented by Sean Parker. It would amend Ordinance BL2025-1141, Resolution RS2026-1948, and Proposal 2025M-168ES-002 to authorize Metro’s acceptance of infrastructure serving two consolidated parcels. The project includes about 382 feet of new eight-inch PVC sanitary sewer, seven sanitary sewer manholes, and associated easements. Metro agencies reviewed the proposal and supported approval, with no conditions listed. The Metropolitan Council must approve the request before it takes effect. The materials identify Barge Civil Associates as the engineering firm and state that existing utility locations require field verification.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:05 AM

The Metropolitan Planning Commission recommends that the Metropolitan Council approve abandoning easement rights over a 30-foot portion of the former 53rd Avenue North right-of-way between Louisiana Avenue and former Alley 1208, near 1313 53rd Avenue, in Council District 20. The roadway was previously closed under Metro Ordinance O80-348, but certain easements were retained. This request would remove those remaining rights for the specified parcel. Metro agencies—including transportation, water, parks, emergency communications, utilities, property, and historical authorities—reviewed and support the proposal. No conditions apply. The abandonment will not take effect unless approved by the Metro Council.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:02 AM

The resolution would authorize Nashville Phase III Property Holder LLC to install and maintain three motorized, retractable fabric awnings extending over the public right-of-way at 503 Houston Street in Wedgewood-Houston. Under Metropolitan Code §13.16.030(A), approval requires 21 affirmative Council votes. NDOT would supervise construction and approve the completed installation. The authorization is a revocable privilege, not a franchise, and Nashville may require relocation or removal when public needs warrant. The property holder must obtain permits, minimize disruption, restore affected public areas, pay all costs, indemnify the Metropolitan Government, and provide liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. The measure matters because it permits private use of public space while preserving city oversight and protections.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:01 AM

The legislation, identified as 2026Z-052PR-001, concerns a 0.28-acre property at 223 Peachtree Street in South Nashville’s Subarea 11, Council District 16, represented by Ginny Welsch. It requests a zoning change from RS5 to R6-A. The application was submitted by Thompson Burton PLLC on behalf of property owners John G. and Rhonda D. Christiansen, with the application fee paid by the firm. If approved, the rezoning would change the development standards governing the site and could allow uses or residential density permitted under R6-A zoning. The proposal affects the property and nearby residents by potentially influencing future development, housing form, traffic, and neighborhood character.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:01 AM

The document records an agreement involving MC Oslo Hermitage, LLC, which converted a hotel at 5770 Old Hickory Boulevard in Hermitage into multifamily apartments under Permit No. 2022035213. The owner acknowledges the project’s effects on nearby infrastructure and proposes a $147,272.01 donation to the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The payment would replace a formal infrastructure participation agreement and must be made within 14 days after approval by the Metropolitan Council. Once received, Metro Water Services would authorize the project’s water meter and approve the permit, allowing Metro Codes to issue a final Use and Occupancy letter. The arrangement affects the property owner, Metro agencies, and the future apartment occupants, while linking project completion to infrastructure funding and government approval.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:01 AM

Ordinance 2026Z-053PR-001 concerns two properties at 277 and 281 Tusculum Road in southeast Nashville’s Council District 27, represented by Robert Nash. Covering about 1.96 acres, the request would change the zoning from RS10, a residential district typically allowing larger lots, to R10, another residential designation with different lot-size and development standards. The application was submitted by A&G Construction, Inc., for owners Carlos Arzate and Ana Maria Dominguez Lopez; Arzate Carpentry LLC paid the application fee. If approved, the rezoning would establish the rules governing future development on these parcels, potentially affecting housing type, lot configuration, and neighborhood growth.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:01 AM

Legislation 2026Z-056PR-001 concerns a zoning change for 0.17 acres at 762 Lynwood Avenue in Nashville’s Green Hills–Midtown area, within Council District 17, represented by Terry Vo. The applicant, William Smallman, seeks to rezone the property from R6 residential zoning to OR20-A-NS, an office/residential zoning category with specific conditions or limitations. The property is owned by Magness Group 762, GP, and is located about 200 feet east of 8th Avenue South. If approved, the change would modify the types and scale of development permitted on the site, potentially allowing office and residential uses under the new zoning standards.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:01 AM

This legislation concerns a zoning change for a 0.16-acre property at 1326 3rd Avenue North in North Nashville’s Subarea 08 and Council District 19, represented by Jacob Kupin. The request would change the site’s zoning from IR (Industrial Restrictive) to MUN-A-NS (Mixed-Use Neighborhood–Artist Studio–No Short-Term Rental, as designated by the code). The property lies near Taylor Street and is within both the Phillips-Jackson Redevelopment District and the Germantown Historic Preservation Overlay District, so redevelopment may be subject to additional area and historic-preservation requirements. The application was submitted by 1324 3rd Avenue LLC, with Allison Hines listed as owner and Josh Ritter paying the application fee. The change could affect future permitted uses and development standards on the parcel.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 11:00 AM

The legislation, identified as 2026Z-076PR-001, would rezone a 3.9-acre, unaddressed property on Cane Ridge Road, about 776 feet southeast of Preston Road, in Southeast Nashville’s Subarea 12 and Council District 32. The request would change the site’s zoning from AR2a, an agricultural/residential district, to RM20, a multifamily residential district allowing higher-density housing. Councilmember Joy Styles submitted the application, with David M. and Willie May Flowers listed as property owners; the Metro Council paid the application fee. If approved, the rezoning would expand the types and density of residential development permitted on the parcel. The document does not specify a development proposal, project timeline, or final approval.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 10:57 AM

Resolution RS2026-____ would appropriate $5,720,989 for Nashville and Davidson County programs. It directs $4,189,900 from increased General Services District Fund revenue to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) for roadway programs. This amount is funded by right-of-way permit revenues, including excavation permits and temporary street-closure permits. The resolution also allocates $1,531,089 to Midtown Business Improvement District (MBID) programs, funded by MBID assessments. The measure affects NDOT, the Midtown district, permit applicants, property owners subject to assessments, and residents who use local streets and services. It matters because it assigns newly identified revenues to transportation and district programs, increasing transparency about how those funds will be spent.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 10:57 AM

Nashville’s proposed resolution authorizes MDHA to enter a PILOT agreement for Encore on Buena Vista, a 244-unit apartment project at 2500 Buena Vista Pike. The development would serve households earning up to 60% of area median income through the federal low-income housing tax-credit program. For 10 tax years after completion, the owner would make fixed annual payments beginning at $36,600, increasing 3% annually, instead of regular property taxes; full taxes would resume afterward or if affordability requirements are violated. The agreement’s estimated first-year tax difference is $639,175, within Nashville’s $5 million annual PILOT cap. MDHA would remit payments to the Metropolitan Government, while annual compliance reporting and fees would apply. Planning staff found the project consistent with Nashville’s adopted plans.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 10:56 AM

Nashville’s Metropolitan Council would authorize MDHA to enter a PILOT agreement for Five String Flats, a planned 224-unit apartment community at 0, 127, 131, and 135 Liberty Lane. The project would serve households earning about 50%–70% of Area Median Income through federal low-income housing tax credits. For the first 10 tax years after completion, payments would begin at $33,600 annually and rise 3% each year, instead of regular property taxes; the agreement cites a $619,911 first-year tax difference. After year 10, full taxes resume. The PILOT depends on Council, MDHA, and state approvals and continued tax-credit compliance. MDHA would remit payments to the Metropolitan Government, supporting affordable-housing development while reducing near-term property-tax revenue.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 10:56 AM

The document is not legislation or an explanatory policy record. It appears to be a raw, poorly formatted list of individuals associated with Nashville and surrounding communities, including names, home or business addresses, phone numbers, and fields labeled “CorpBond,” “indbond1,” and “indbond2.” Many entries are incomplete, duplicated, or corrupted by data-extraction errors. No bill number, legislative language, sponsor, vote, effective date, or stated government action is provided. Accordingly, the document does not establish what a Nashville law does, whom it legally affects, or why it matters. It may be an administrative, bonding, licensing, or contact dataset, but its purpose cannot be determined reliably without source information and privacy safeguards.

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NashvilleSep 9, 2026, 10:56 AM

The Nashville Metropolitan Council announced one vacancy on the Metropolitan Government’s Human Relations Commission following Ben Tran’s resignation on July 6, 2026. Under Metro Code §2.132.030, the Council will elect a replacement. Applicants must have lived in Davidson County for at least one year before appointment and remain county residents during their service. Commissioners serve three-year terms, subject to limits on consecutive service. Under Council Rule 50, nominations will be made September 1, 2026; nominees must appear before the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee on September 15 or be removed from consideration. The Council will hold the election October 6, 2026.

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NashvilleMar 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

This ordinance authorizes 603 Southgate LLC to construct and maintain an underground encroachment at 603 Southgate Avenue in Nashville. It is part of Proposal No. 2025M-014EN-001 and outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of the LLC. The company must indemnify the Metropolitan Government against any claims arising from the encroachment and is responsible for all associated costs, including restoring the right-of-way after installation. The construction will be overseen by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). This legislation is significant as it regulates private use of public space while ensuring public safety and maintaining the integrity of city infrastructure.

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NashvilleMar 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

The document outlines a request for permanent and temporary easements related to the construction of public utility drainage improvements on Maynor Avenue, specifically identified as Project 26-SWC-149. The proposal, initiated by Metro Water Services, aims to address stormwater management in the area by acquiring necessary easements through negotiations or condemnation. It has received recommendations for approval from multiple relevant Metro agencies, including the Planning Commission, which indicates a collaborative review process. The legislation affects property owners along Maynor Avenue and aims to enhance local infrastructure for better stormwater management. Approval by the Metro Council is required for the project to proceed, underscoring the importance of legislative oversight in urban development and environmental management initiatives. This project is significant for improving public utilities and ensuring compliance with

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NashvilleMar 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

The document pertains to a legislative proposal related to the City Vista II development in Nashville, specifically a mandatory referral to the Metropolitan Planning Commission. It outlines a request for the acceptance of infrastructure improvements, including approximately 1,139 linear feet of an eight-inch water main, three fire hydrant assemblies, and about 2,162 linear feet of eight-inch sanitary sewer mains with 19 sanitary sewer manholes. These improvements are intended to service the City Vista II development. The relevant Metro agencies have reviewed the proposal and agreed to its approval, which now requires the Metropolitan Council's endorsement to take effect. This legislation is significant as it facilitates essential infrastructure for a developing area, ensuring that basic services are adequately provided to residents.

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NashvilleMar 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

The legislation in question is an ordinance to approve a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Domain Timberlake Multistate 2, LLC. This easement is intended for greenway improvements at a specified location, 552 Misty Creek Court. The proposal, identified as 2026M-007AG-001, has been reviewed and recommended for approval by multiple Metro agencies, including Metro Parks and the Nashville Department of Transportation, among others. It requires final approval from the Metro Council to take effect. This legislation is significant as it facilitates the enhancement of Nashville's greenway system, contributing to environmental conservation and public recreational spaces, impacting residents and visitors alike.

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NashvilleMar 14, 2026, 6:41 AM

The document outlines a legislative proposal for a greenway conservation easement agreement in Nashville, specifically for the property located at 2518 W Heiman Street. The ordinance, which has been recommended for approval by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, involves a partnership between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metro Board of Parks and Recreation, and the property owner, 2500 W Heiman, LP. The proposed easement aims to facilitate greenway improvements in the area, enhancing public access to green spaces and promoting environmental conservation. This initiative will involve various Metro agencies, including Parks, Transportation, and Water Services, which have reviewed and supported the proposal. Final approval must come from the Metro Council for the agreement to take effect. This legislation

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