Clay Capp
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Clay Capp

Council Member

Council member focused on community recognition and cultural heritage in Nashville.

Specialty topics
Environmental recognitionSports achievementsCultural heritage and awareness
50
Sponsorships
6
Amendments authored
194
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions recognizing community achievements and cultural events, with a focus on inclusivity and environmental awareness.

Notable recent actions
  • Sponsorship of a resolution recognizing April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in Nashville.
  • Sponsorship of a resolution recognizing the Tennessee State University Men’s Basketball Team for their championship win.
  • Sponsorship of a resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Nashville.

Voting record

Last 194 recorded votes.

Aye
139 (72%)
Nay
41 (21%)
Abstain
1 (1%)
Absent
11 (6%)

Amendments authored

6

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

8
C
Amendment 8Parkingproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

Amendment modifies parking structure requirements in the Downtown Code.

7
C
Amendment 7Processproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

The amendment requires a transportation analysis for the East Bend subdistrict every five years.

6
C
Amendment 6Usesproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

Prohibits stadium/arena convention centers in the East Bend subdistrict.

5
C
Amendment 5Heightproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

Amendment restricts height bonuses for East Bend properties and sets conditions for taller buildings.

4
C
Amendment 4Parkingproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

Limits surface parking use to event days and restricts standalone parking in East Bend.

3
C
Amendment 3Usesproposed
on BL2026-1273
Capp

The amendment restricts hotel locations in the East Bend subdistrict to specific parcels.

Recent sponsorships

50
RS2026-1897ResolutionPassed

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

Introduced 3/31/2026
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
RS2026-1786ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2026-1896ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Library Week and recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Library Workers Day.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-1927ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.

Introduced 4/28/2026
BL2025-1108BillSecond Reading

An ordinance authorizing the renaming of South Street to “King Hollands Avenue”. (Proposal Number 2025M-003SR-001).

Introduced 10/9/2025
RS2026-1910ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park & Bottoms to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide various improvements to Shelby Park and Bottoms.

Introduced 4/9/2026
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
RS2025-1103ResolutionPassed

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

Introduced 3/11/2025
RS2025-1292ResolutionPassed

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.

Introduced 5/27/2025
RS2026-1970ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, McFerrin, Cleveland, East, and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms.

Introduced 5/7/2026
RS2026-1784ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Government employees for extraordinary efforts during inclement weather in January 2026.

Introduced 1/27/2026
RS2026-1762ResolutionPassed

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

Introduced 1/13/2026
RS2025-1311ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund bus rentals for the Summer Enrichment programs at the Kirkpatrick, East, and South Inglewood Community Centers to visit Shelby Park and Bottoms.

Introduced 6/5/2025
RS2025-1712ResolutionResolution

A resolution opposing The Boring Company’s proposed tunnels within Nashville and Davidson County; condemning the company’s lack of transparency, inadequate community and Metropolitan Council engagement, and troubling labor and safety practices; affirming that public land and public infrastructure decisions must prioritize the welfare, safety, and expressed needs of Nashville residents; and reiterating the Metropolitan Council’s commitment to real, equitable, community-driven transit solutions.

Introduced 12/9/2025
RS2026-1927ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing the Interim Director and Special Counsel of the Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until a contracted successor is employed.

Introduced 4/28/2026
RS2026-1896ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing April 19 to April 25, 2026, as National Library Week and recognizing April 21, 2026, as National Library Workers Day.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2025-1405ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to abandon an existing fire hydrant assembly, and to accept new public water main and fire hydrant assembly, for property located at 1201 Gallatin Avenue, also known as Whataburger (MWS Project No. 24-WL-33 and Proposal No. 2025M-089ES-001).

Introduced 7/24/2025
RS2025-1513ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement for systemwide IT and consulting services for the Metro Council Office.

Introduced 9/25/2025
RS2026-1993ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution denouncing the State of Tennessee’s attempted hostile takeover of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.

Introduced 5/12/2026

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