Thom Druffel
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Thom Druffel

Council Member

Council member focused on community recognition and innovative housing solutions.

Specialty topics
community recognitionpublic safetyhousing solutionshealthcare accesstransportation initiatives
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
524
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions recognizing community achievements and advocating for public safety and housing solutions.

Notable recent actions
  • Recognized the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball Team for their championship win.
  • Honored the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity.
  • Requested a study on innovative public housing solutions to address community needs.

Voting record

Last 524 recorded votes.

Aye
306 (58%)
Nay
79 (15%)
Abstain
16 (3%)
Absent
119 (23%)

Recent sponsorships

50
RS2026-1893ResolutionPassed

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.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-1859ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

Introduced 3/10/2026
RS2026-1858ResolutionPassed

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.

Introduced 3/10/2026
RS2025-1545ResolutionPassed

A resolution expressing the Metropolitan Council’s unified condemnation of political violence, affirming the right of every person to hold and voice their opinions, and calling upon state and federal leaders to work toward unity and to take stronger action to end political violence.

Introduced 9/29/2025
RS2025-1290ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing May 2025 as Older Americans Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 5/27/2025
RS2026-1800ResolutionResolutionPrimary

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to study and implement emerging and innovative public housing solutions to effectuate more permanently attainable and affordable housing options within Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 2/10/2026
RS2025-1103ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 3/11/2025
BL2025-1012BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to acquire permanent and temporary easements through negotiation, condemnation and acceptance, for the Hillwood and Wilsonia WIR Project, for two properties located at 114 Hillwood Boulevard and Harding Pike (unnumbered) (Project No. 24-WG-0003 and Proposal No. 2025M-059ES-001).

Introduced 8/21/2025
RS2026-1892ResolutionPassed

A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2025-1504ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution supporting the passage of Cameron’s Law, which accelerates rare disease innovation and access, by the United States Congress.

Introduced 9/9/2025
BL2026-1327BillSecond Reading

An ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.114 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to the Metropolitan Animal Care and Control Commission.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-2064ResolutionResolutionPrimary

A resolution urging the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Transportation and the Mayor’s Office to renew and accelerate its commitment to Vision Zero initiatives to eliminate pedestrian fatalities, in response to a sharp increase in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Nashville and Davidson County in 2026.

Introduced 6/9/2026
RS2026-2066ResolutionPassed

A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.

Introduced 6/9/2026
RS2026-2066ResolutionPassed

A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.

Introduced 6/9/2026
RS2026-1893ResolutionPassed

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.

Introduced 3/31/2026
BL2025-1068BillThird ReadingPrimary

An ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to change the qualifications for certain solid waste collection and disposal contracts to be approved by the Metropolitan Council.

Introduced 9/30/2025
RS2026-2112ResolutionResolution

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Grand Ole Opry announcer Bill Cody.

Introduced 6/30/2026
RS2026-1892ResolutionPassed

A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-2025ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through Metro Water Services, to enter into a Facility Encroachment Agreement with CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. to construct, use and maintain water main in the railroad right-of-way near Harding Pike and Lynnwood Boulevard in Davidson County, (Project No. 24-WG-0003 and Proposal No. 2026M-012AG-001).

Introduced 5/21/2026
RS2025-1320ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 6/9/2025

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