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This ordinance amends multiple chapters of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations related to day care uses. The changes aim to update zoning and land use provisions affecting day care facilities within Nashville. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and has passed through the necessary readings and committee approvals.

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses (Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).

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Introduced 3/6/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Amendments to Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 concerning day care use regulations
  • 2Modification of zoning requirements and standards applicable to day care facilities
  • 3Incorporation of updated land use policies to better regulate day care operations

This ordinance amends multiple chapters of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations related to day care uses. The changes aim to update zoning and land use provisions affecting day care facilities within Nashville. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and has passed through the necessary readings and committee approvals.

Affects
Day care facilitiesMetropolitan Planning and Zoning Department

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.

AI redline summary not yet generated for this version. View the PDF to see the text directly.

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1317 substituted to version 2

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2026-1317

Legislative history

5/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/21/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Spain moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Spain 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 Spain moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Spain offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
4/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/17/2026
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..
3/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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