Joy Smith Kimbrough
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Joy Smith Kimbrough

Council Member

Council member advocating for zoning changes and community recognition in Nashville.

Specialty topics
Zoning and land useCommunity recognition and supportPublic safety and welfare
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
428
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor focused on community recognition and zoning issues.

Notable recent actions
  • •Sponsored a resolution expressing support for a Women’s National Basketball Association franchise in Nashville.
  • •Authored a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
  • •Sponsored a resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on its 80th anniversary.

Voting record

Last 428 recorded votes.

Aye
299 (70%)
Nay
73 (17%)
Abstain
25 (6%)
Absent
29 (7%)

Recent sponsorships

50
BL2026-1599BillPublic HearingPrimary

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1598, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at 1701 County Hospital Road, at the northwest corner of Hydes Ferry Road and County Hospital Road (0.38 acres), to permit six multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-030-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Introduced 8/19/2026
RS2025-1057ResolutionPassed

A resolution expressing support for a Women’s National Basketball Association franchise in Nashville.

Introduced 2/11/2025
RS2025-1678ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option agreement for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located at 3909 Tucker Road, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2025M-014PR-001).

Introduced 11/20/2025
RS2026-2180ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.

Introduced 7/28/2026
RS2026-2258ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.

Introduced 8/25/2026
RS2025-1216ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 4/28/2025
BL2026-1247BillPassedPrimary

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 the properties located at 1905 and 1907 Ashton Avenue, approximately 337 feet south of John Mallette Drive (0.48 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-087PR-001).

Introduced 11/20/2025
RS2026-1762ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the service of Mina Johnson, the outgoing President of Sister Cities of Nashville.

Introduced 1/13/2026
BL2026-1341BillPassedPrimary

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 1703 River Drive, located approximately 275 feet east of Hydes Ferry Road (0.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-086PR-001).

Introduced 11/20/2025
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
BL2026-1464BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon existing public water main and easements, and to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at 633 West Green Lane, also known as Hillpointe Whites Creek Infrastructure (MWS Project Nos. 24-WL-11 and 24-SL-22 and Proposal No. 2026M-045ES-001).

Introduced 6/25/2026
RS2025-1697ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant package from the Friends of Beaman Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to Beaman Park.

Introduced 12/4/2025
RS2026-1892ResolutionPassed

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

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-2350ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 10/13/2026
RS2025-1506ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the centennial anniversary of the War Memorial Auditorium.

Introduced 9/9/2025
RS2025-1714ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the 160th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill of Nashville.

Introduced 12/9/2025
RS2025-1684ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry.

Introduced 11/24/2025
RS2025-1718ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing Margaret O. Darby for her twenty-five years of public service and her tenure as Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office.

Introduced 12/16/2025
RS2026-2258ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.

Introduced 8/25/2026
RS2025-1437ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Beaman Park to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, for materials to stabilize the carport/side porch at the Proctor Barn located in Beaman Park.

Introduced 8/7/2025

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