Emily Benedict
Council Member
Council member dedicated to zoning reform and community heritage recognition.
Legislative style
Emily Benedict is a proactive sponsor of legislation, focusing on zoning amendments and community recognition resolutions.
- •Sponsorship of RS2026-1993, a resolution denouncing the State of Tennessee’s attempted takeover of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
- •Sponsorship of RS2025-1253, recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville.
- •Authored multiple amendments to update height regulations and zoning processes in the Downtown Code.
Voting record
Last 537 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).
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).
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 two new zoning districts called “Residential Neighborhood” (RN) and “Residential Limited” (RL), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-009TX-001).
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.
An ordinance approving two lease agreements between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and PNH Properties, LLC for use of space located at 120 Third Avenue North and 211 Commerce Street (Parcel Nos. 09306203700 and 09306203400) (Proposal No. 2025M-039AG-001).
A resolution recognizing the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2025-26 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Championship and securing a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.
A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
An ordinance to amend Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new chapter establishing a permit prioritization program for affordable housing and day care development projects.
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