Emily Benedict
Council Member
Council member dedicated to zoning reform and cultural heritage in Nashville.
Legislative style
Emily Benedict is a proactive sponsor of a diverse range of resolutions and ordinances, particularly focused on zoning changes and cultural heritage recognition.
- •Sponsorship of BL2026-1422 to amend zoning regulations for specific properties.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-1993 denouncing the State of Tennessee’s takeover of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
- •Authored multiple amendments to update the Downtown Code regarding height regulations and subdistricts.
Voting record
Last 761 recorded votes.
Amendments authored
3Every amendment this member has filed, with AI-generated summaries and intent grouping.
Amendment updates height regulations for East Bend subdistrict in Downtown Code.
Amendment adds Shelby’s Bend East Bend Subdistrict to the Downtown Code.
Amendment 9 updates the Downtown Code's modification and review processes.
Recent sponsorships
50An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to R8-A zoning for property located at 863 Argle Avenue, located at the corner of Argle Avenue and Emmitt Avenue (0.58 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-034PR-001).
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Leadership Nashville.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (“DTC”), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-011TX-001).
A resolution denouncing the State of Tennessee’s attempted hostile takeover of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government to acquire the fee interest in a parcel of property (Parcel ID No. 13300013500) through negotiation or condemnation for office, warehouse, training and other uses. (Proposal No. 2026M-009PR-001).
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-802, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 209 and 211 Walton Lane, approximately 242 feet east of Walton Oak Drive, (0.74 acres), to permit eight multi family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-014-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution honoring Morgan Price of Fisk University for her second national collegiate gymnastics championship and additional historic achievements.
A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution commemorating the installation of the 400th ONEBox in Nashville and Davidson County and recognizing the history and growth of the ONEBox naloxone program.
An Ordinance amending Title 2 and Section 16.28.195 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the Metropolitan Historical Commission and the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (“DTC”), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-011TX-001).
An Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to right turns on red, reporting requirements regarding roadway safety, and other related clarifications.
A resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized marriage equality in Tennessee and across the United States.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, relative to the creation of new zoning districts called “Residential Neighborhood” (RN) and “Residential Limited” (RL) and other related changes, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-009TX-001).
An ordinance providing the honorary street name designation of “Johnny Cash Way” for a portion of 3rd Avenue South.
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 to SP zoning for property located at 2003 Straightway Avenue, approximately 190 feet east of Scott Avenue (1.83 acres), to permit 36 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-001-001).
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.
A resolution recognizing October 2026 as Filipino American History Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Jason Gooch, a longtime employee of the Metropolitan Department of Parks and Recreation.
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