04/07/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County held its 58th regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The meeting included extensive discussions on zoning ordinances, appointments to various boards and commissions, and several resolutions related to community safety, tax equity, and public services. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with ADP Inc. for human capital management systems and managed business solutions for the finance department. The council also considered ordinances to amend zoning laws to facilitate affordable housing and daycare development, including a permit prioritization program to expedite such projects. Additionally, the council discussed and approved amendments related to community meeting requirements for leasing metropolitan properties and regulations on sandwich board signs to support small businesses. Several zoning and development projects, including the conversion of an older hotel into affordable workforce housing, were debated with public input. Motions to defer certain zoning bills for further committee review were passed. The council approved a resolution urging support for the Alyssa Lockett Safety Act and addressed tax equity between different service districts. The meeting concluded with the passage of an ordinance authorizing administration and compliance services for retiree billing and benefits. Overall, the meeting focused on land use, community development, and procurement of services to support government operations and public welfare.