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This ordinance amends Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code to revise the definition of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles and establishes regulations for the operation of Seated Sightseeing Vehicles within Nashville. The legislation aims to clarify and update operational standards for these types of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.

An Ordinance amending Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the definition of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles and to regulate the operation of Seated Sightseeing Vehicles.

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Introduced 7/29/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 10/9/2025

What it does

  • 1Amends the definition of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles in the Metropolitan Code.
  • 2Regulates the operation of Seated Sightseeing Vehicles, including operational standards and requirements.
  • 3Establishes oversight and enforcement mechanisms for compliance with the new regulations.

This ordinance amends Title 6 of the Metropolitan Code to revise the definition of Entertainment Transportation Vehicles and establishes regulations for the operation of Seated Sightseeing Vehicles within Nashville. The legislation aims to clarify and update operational standards for these types of vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.

Affects
Operators of Entertainment Transportation VehiclesOperators of Seated Sightseeing VehiclesMetropolitan Government of Nashville

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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    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-954

Legislative history

10/10/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Evans called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Eslick and Welsch abstaining.
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading. Council Member Kupin offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Eslick abstaining.
9/15/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to defer the bill and re-refer the bill to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/2/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
8/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
8/5/2025
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 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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