Russ Bradford
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Russ Bradford

Council Member

Council member focused on community recognition, public safety, and environmental initiatives.

Specialty topics
Public safety and animal welfareEnvironmental recognition and sustainabilityHistoric preservation and community support
50
Sponsorships
1
Amendments authored
758
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions recognizing community contributions and advocating for public safety and environmental issues.

Notable recent actions
  • •Sponsoring a resolution recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Linemen Appreciation Day in Nashville.
  • •Sponsoring a resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.
  • •Sponsoring a resolution urging support for increased penalties for aggravated animal cruelty.

Voting record

Last 758 recorded votes.

Aye
535 (71%)
Nay
108 (14%)
Abstain
3 (0%)
Absent
107 (14%)

Amendments authored

1

Every amendment this member has filed, with AI-generated summaries and intent grouping.

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B
AmendmentOtherproposed
on BL2026-1316
Bradford

Shopping centers must provide public rubbish and recycling containers.

Recent sponsorships

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RS2026-1925ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the contributions of linemen and recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Linemen Appreciation Day in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/14/2026
RS2026-1897ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 3/31/2026
BL2026-1497BillWithdrawn

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.

Introduced 7/28/2026
RS2026-2067ResolutionPassed

A Resolution welcoming the Japan National Men's Soccer Team to Nashville and recognizing the friendship between Nashville, Japan, and the Japanese American community.

Introduced 6/9/2026
BL2026-1254BillWithdrawn

An ordinance to amend Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the disclosure of personalized algorithmic and dynamic pricing.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2026-1961ResolutionPassed

A resolution reducing the local sales tax on the sale of groceries.

Introduced 5/1/2026
RS2025-1681ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution urging the Tennessee General Assembly to support House Bill 1444 to increase criminal penalties for aggravated animal cruelty convictions.

Introduced 11/24/2025
RS2026-1903ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation grant and accepting a Historic Preservation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County.

Introduced 4/9/2026
RS2025-1210ResolutionPassed

A resolution opposing algorithmic rental price fixing in Nashville and Davidson County and supporting investigations and lawsuits to end the practice.

Introduced 4/28/2025
RS2026-2348ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing the 48th Annual Joint Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association hosted in Nashville in October 2026.

Introduced 10/13/2026
BL2026-1364BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance approving a lease agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Hessel Properties, GP for use of 74,374 square feet of office space located at 1283 Murfreesboro Pike (Parcel No. 12000015500)(Proposal No.2026M-015AG-001).

Introduced 4/9/2026
BL2026-1610BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.720 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to expand notice requirements to all residents by requiring mailed notices to all dwelling units on and within 1,000 feet of a parcel included in amendments to the official zoning map (Proposal No. 2026Z-018TX-001).

Introduced 10/12/2026
RS2025-1490ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Pet Community Center for the provision of spay and neutering services.

Introduced 9/4/2025
RS2026-1925ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the contributions of linemen and recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Linemen Appreciation Day in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/14/2026
RS2026-1904ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an application for a Community Support grant and accepting a Community Support Grant from the Tennessee State Museum to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct public archaeology through a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey of portions of Sevier Park and the Civil War entrenchments on the property.

Introduced 4/9/2026
BL2026-1610BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.720 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to expand notice requirements to all residents by requiring mailed notices to all dwelling units on and within 1,000 feet of a parcel included in amendments to the official zoning map (Proposal No. 2026Z-018TX-001).

Introduced 10/12/2026
RS2026-1764ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Dry January USA Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 1/13/2026
RS2026-1799ResolutionPassed

A resolution supporting the Davidson County General Sessions Court in creating a Winter Storm Housing Support Docket to keep as many people in their homes as possible.

Introduced 2/10/2026
BL2026-1295BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance amending Section 2.24.230 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the community meeting requirements for leasing certain Metropolitan Government-owned properties.

Introduced 2/24/2026
RS2026-2065ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring Wallace W. "Wally" Dietz for his distinguished service as Director of Law for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 6/9/2026

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