Tonya Hancock
Council Member
Council Member Tonya Hancock sponsors resolutions honoring community contributions and cultural heritage.
Legislative style
Proactive sponsor of resolutions recognizing community contributions and cultural events, with a focus on public safety and environmental issues.
- •Resolution recognizing Nashville Soccer Club's 100th all-time victory and Hany Mukhtar's 100th goal.
- •Resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville.
- •Resolution supporting the Office of Youth Safety and requesting a sustainable approach to Youth Policy.
Voting record
Last 523 recorded votes.
Recent sponsorships
50A resolution recognizing Nashville Soccer Club's 100th all-time victory as a Major League Soccer club and the 100th goal that Hany Mukhtar has scored with the team.
A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
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 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 RS10 to R10 zoning for property located at 510 Neelys Bend Road, approximately 262 feet west of Neelys Chase Drive (1.72 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-073PR-001).
A resolution honoring Eden Murrie on her retirement from Operation Stand Down Tennessee.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Government conduct additional research and analysis regarding tax rates and services within the Urban Services District and General Services District to ensure all taxpayers in Davidson County are treated equitably.
A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.
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.
A resolution accepting an Air Pollution Control Program Support grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health to support activities to protect air quality so that Nashville achieves established ambient air standards.
A resolution supporting the Office of Youth Safety and requesting Mayor Freddie O’Connell ensure that a long-term sustainable approach to Youth Policy and Strategic Plan builds on past work and will extend beyond the current mayoral administration.
A resolution recognizing April 21 through 28, 2025, as International Dark Sky Week in Nashville and Davidson County.
A resolution supporting the Office of Youth Safety and requesting Mayor Freddie O’Connell ensure that a long-term sustainable approach to Youth Policy and Strategic Plan builds on past work and will extend beyond the current mayoral administration.
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire a portion of property through negotiation, condemnation, or fee simple take and permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for property located at 1220 Berwick Trail, for the Clean Water Nashville Neely’s Bend Sewer Pump Station Upgrade Project (Project No. 11-SC-0112 and Proposal No. 2024M-157ES-001).
A resolution recognizing HomeStyle Bakery for its fifty years of operation.
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation to complete a comprehensive permit review and implement procedures to ensure public access to public parks.
A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public sanitary sewer manhole, for property located at 1017 Pierce Road (MWS Project No. 24-SL-134 and Proposal No. 2025M-100ES-001).
A resolution accepting a grant from the Marjorie A. Neuhoff Private Foundation, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for the care of shelter animals at Metro Animal Care and Control.
A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
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