Emily Benedict
Council Member
Council member focused on zoning, cultural heritage, and affordable housing initiatives.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances, with a focus on cultural recognition and zoning regulations.
- •Sponsorship of a resolution recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Nashville.
- •Sponsorship of an ordinance to create a permit prioritization program for affordable housing and daycare development projects.
- •Authored amendments to update height regulations and zoning processes in the Downtown Code.
Voting record
Last 527 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 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 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.
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 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.
A resolution recognizing September 16 through 23, 2025, as Bisexual Awareness Week and recognizing September 23, 2025, as Celebrate Bisexuality Day.
A resolution recognizing August 20, 2025, as Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution recognizing and honoring the month of June 2025 as Pride Month in Nashville and Davidson County and uplifting the strength, legacy, and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Government employees for extraordinary efforts during inclement weather in January 2026.
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).
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