Tasha Ellis
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Tasha Ellis

Council Member

Council member focused on emergency management, cultural heritage, and affordable housing initiatives.

Specialty topics
Emergency ManagementCultural HeritageAffordable HousingPublic SafetyEnvironmental Sustainability
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
193
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances addressing community safety, cultural recognition, and grant approvals.

Notable recent actions
  • Sponsored a resolution recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Linemen Appreciation Day in Nashville.
  • Sponsored a resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
  • Sponsored a resolution approving an application for an African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund grant.

Voting record

Last 193 recorded votes.

Aye
124 (64%)
Nay
45 (23%)
Abstain
2 (1%)
Absent
20 (10%)

Recent sponsorships

50
BL2025-956BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.

Introduced 7/29/2025
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
RS2026-1976ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting an Emergency Management Performance grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Emergency Management, to subsidize funding for the Emergency Management Program for Nashville/Davidson County.

Introduced 5/7/2026
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
RS2026-1977ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to outsource sexual assault kits to private vendors for forensic case sample analysis to reduce the backlog associated with DNA analysis.

Introduced 5/7/2026
RS2026-1932ResolutionResolution

A resolution approving an application for an African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to complete a study of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee’s historical African American cemeteries.

Introduced 4/23/2026
RS2025-1226ResolutionPassed

A resolution to approve the Second Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing approved by RS2023-2251 between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Urban League of Middle Tennessee.

Introduced 5/8/2025
RS2025-1166ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle the Section 1983 class action claims brought by Peyton Pratt on behalf of herself and all other similarly situated property owners against the Metropolitan Government in the amount of $1,450,250.09. The amount of $1,445,250.09 to refund all payments made under Metro Code § 15.64.035 shall be paid from Fund 47335 or Fund 47346. The amount of $5,000 for attorney’s fees shall be paid from the Judgment and Losses Fund.

Introduced 4/3/2025
BL2025-823BillPassed

An ordinance approving a Solar Services Agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of General Services, and Cherry Street Asset Management Holdings, LLC for the design, construction, operation, management, and administration services related to photovoltaic solar facilities located at the Southeast Police Precinct.

Introduced 4/24/2025
RS2026-1937ResolutionResolution

A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through Metropolitan Social Services, to provide nutrition services to eligible seniors and transportation services for the elderly who are unable to drive or have no other means of transportation.

Introduced 4/23/2026
BL2026-1358BillSecond Reading

An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapter 2.62, Chapter 12.56, and Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify fees charged by the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (“NDOT”) and make various other changes.

Introduced 4/9/2026
RS2025-1314ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to fund Fatality Review Team staffing positions to help manage the multi-disciplinary needs of its clients.

Introduced 6/5/2025
RS2026-1813ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendments one, two, and three to the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide a variety of services in reducing infant mortality for pregnant and parenting women.

Introduced 2/19/2026
RS2026-1807ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, to provide litter pickup and litter prevention education within Davidson County.

Introduced 2/19/2026
RS2025-1657ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring Clemmie Greenlee for her service and dedication to the less privileged in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 11/10/2025
RS2025-1242ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving an amendment to a contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Mental Health Cooperative Clinical Personnel.

Introduced 5/8/2025
RS2025-1552ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 9/30/2025
RS2026-1908ResolutionPassed

A resolution accepting a grant from the Friends of Metro Animal Care and Control to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide funding for Emergency Medical Care, the Safety Net Program, and the Foster Program for shelter animals.

Introduced 4/9/2026
RS2026-1909ResolutionPassed

A resolution appropriating a total of $180,000 to Room in the Inn, Inc. and approving a grant agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, and Room in the Inn, Inc. for the provision of Day Shelter and Guest House services to provide shelter, food, clothing, navigation to resources, and other programs for people experiencing homelessness.

Introduced 4/9/2026
RS2026-1759ResolutionWithdrawn

A resolution directing the Metropolitan Council Office to develop scenarios and recommendations for potential amendments to the Metropolitan Charter regarding the size, structure, compensation, and support resources of the Metropolitan Council, in anticipation of a judicial ruling that may require a reduction in Council membership.

Introduced 1/13/2026

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