Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1300Passed
This ordinance designates a portion of 3rd Avenue South in Nashville as "Johnny Cash Way" as an honorary street name. The designation serves to honor the legacy of Johnny Cash. The bill has passed through the necessary legislative steps and is approved.
An ordinance providing the honorary street name designation of “Johnny Cash Way” for a portion of 3rd Avenue South.
→ Passed 4/7/2026
What it does
- 1Honorary street name designation of 'Johnny Cash Way' for a portion of 3rd Avenue South
- 2Applies only as an honorary designation without changing official street addresses
- 3Implementation overseen by the Metropolitan Council and relevant city departments
This ordinance designates a portion of 3rd Avenue South in Nashville as "Johnny Cash Way" as an honorary street name. The designation serves to honor the legacy of Johnny Cash. The bill has passed through the necessary legislative steps and is approved.
Affects
Metropolitan CouncilTransportation and Infrastructure CommitteeResidents and businesses along 3rd Avenue South
Legislative history
4/9/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.3/16/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment3/3/2026
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.2/24/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without commentGet alerts when BL2026-1300 changes
LegisGo tracks every amendment, substitute, and vote on Metro Council legislation. Free to sign up. Alerts are instant or in a daily digest.
No credit card. Nashville Metro Council coverage is free during launch.