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This ordinance amends Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update restrictions related to street and alley parking in Nashville. The legislation aims to clarify and modify parking regulations to improve traffic management and parking enforcement.

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

6 sponsors
Introduced 7/29/2025Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeBill
→ Passed 12/4/2025

What it does

  • 1Amendments to existing street and alley parking restrictions
  • 2Incorporation of substitute provisions as approved by various committees
  • 3Referral and review by Traffic and Parking Commission and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

This ordinance amends Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update restrictions related to street and alley parking in Nashville. The legislation aims to clarify and modify parking regulations to improve traffic management and parking enforcement.

Affects
Residents and visitors utilizing street and alley parkingMetropolitan Government departments responsible for parking enforcement and traffic management

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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Legislative history

12/8/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/18/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
11/18/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Benton moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benton offered a second substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
11/17/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
11/10/2025
Traffic and Parking Commission
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill is referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission. The bill was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Ellis moved that the bill be deferred to the November 18, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Ellis moved to defer the bill as substituted to the October 21, 2025 Council meeting, with a referal to the Traffic and Parking Commission and a re-referral to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a substitute bill, but gave no recommendation on the bill as substituted. Council Member Ellis moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Ellis offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/2/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
8/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and 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 Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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