09/03/26 Stormwater Management Commission

The Metro Nashville Stormwater Management Commission met on September 3, 2026, to review and approve a variance request related to the 440 Greenway project from Severe Park to the pedestrian bridge. The project, represented by Kimley Horn, involved no changes to previously approved floodplain and buffer impacts, and a no-rise study was included as a condition of approval. The commission approved the variance unanimously. Additionally, representatives from the National Department of Transportation and the mayor's office presented on the "Choose How You Move" program, discussing multiple upcoming sidewalk and multimodal projects crossing floodplains. They highlighted coordination with Metro Water and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure compliance with no-rise requirements and discussed potential streamlined variance review processes for numerous small-scale projects. The commission also discussed innovative stormwater management practices and the importance of low-impact development, particularly for future projects on the East Bank. The meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting for October 8, 2026.