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This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08 and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code related to zoning regulations, specifically modifying and adding regulations for the 'beer and cigarette market' use. The legislation updates zoning provisions to better regulate this type of business within the city.

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08 and17.16 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to amend and add regulations pertaining to the “beer and cigarette market” use (Proposal No. 2025Z-005TX-001).

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Introduced 6/23/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 9/16/2025

What it does

  • 1Amends existing zoning regulations in Chapters 17.08 and 17.16 pertaining to beer and cigarette markets
  • 2Adds new regulatory provisions for the operation and location of beer and cigarette markets
  • 3Incorporates amendments and substitute language approved during the legislative process

This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08 and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code related to zoning regulations, specifically modifying and adding regulations for the 'beer and cigarette market' use. The legislation updates zoning provisions to better regulate this type of business within the city.

Affects
Beer and cigarette market businessesMetropolitan Nashville zoning and planning authorities

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to Substitute BL2025-908

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to Substitute BL2025-908

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Ordinance - Benedict - Beer & Cigarette Market Regulations - Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-908

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to Substitute BL2025-908

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-908

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to Substitute BL2025-908

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Ordinance - Benedict - Beer & Cigarette Market Regulations - Exhibit A

Legislative history

9/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/17/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, 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 Benedict moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted and amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (33): Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute and an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Benedict moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/15/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Benedict moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered an amendment to the bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Kupin withdrew the motion to amend. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/14/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved to defer the bill to the September 2, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/11/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
6/24/2025
Metropolitan Council
This matter was filed

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