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This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel from the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic. It also grants traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.

An ordinance amending Sections 12.08.050 and 12.08.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel of the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic, and to grant traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.

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Introduced 12/4/2025Public Health and Safety CommitteeBill
→ Passed 2/17/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorize qualified Nashville Department of Transportation personnel to direct traffic.
  • 2Grant fire department personnel authority to direct traffic during emergencies.
  • 3Amend Sections 12.08.050 and 12.08.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws.

This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel from the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic. It also grants traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.

Affects
Nashville Department of TransportationNashville Fire Department

Legislative history

2/19/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
2/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
2/3/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
2/2/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Public Health and Safety Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
12/16/2025
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 Public Health and Safety Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
12/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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