Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-1047Passed

This ordinance amends Section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to address regulations related to motor vehicle noise within Nashville. The bill was reviewed and amended by multiple committees before being passed by the Metropolitan Council. It aims to update or clarify noise standards for motor vehicles to enhance public health and safety.

An ordinance to amend Section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding motor vehicle noise.

5 sponsors
Introduced 9/9/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 10/21/2025

What it does

  • 1Amendment to Section 9.20.020 concerning motor vehicle noise regulations
  • 2Incorporation of amendments approved by Government Operations and Regulations, Public Health and Safety, and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees
  • 3Establishment of updated noise standards or enforcement mechanisms for motor vehicles

This ordinance amends Section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to address regulations related to motor vehicle noise within Nashville. The bill was reviewed and amended by multiple committees before being passed by the Metropolitan Council. It aims to update or clarify noise standards for motor vehicles to enhance public health and safety.

Affects
Motor vehicle owners and operators in NashvilleMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1047

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1047

Legislative history

10/23/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, and Ewing; No (0); Abstain (1): Kimbrough.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee, the Public Health and Safety Committee, and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
10/8/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee, the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
9/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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