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This ordinance amends Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (DTC). The committee is intended to provide design review oversight specific to the East Bank area of downtown Nashville.

An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (“DTC”), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-011TX-001).

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Introduced 4/14/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Creation of an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code.
  • 2Amendment of Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to incorporate the committee.
  • 3Establishment of design review procedures and standards applicable to the East Bank area.

This ordinance amends Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (DTC). The committee is intended to provide design review oversight specific to the East Bank area of downtown Nashville.

Affects
East Bank area property owners and developersMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

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

3 of 3
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1361

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Second Substitute - BL2026-1361

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1361

Legislative history

7/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 2, hereinafter referred to as 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 that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict 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.
7/7/2026
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 that the bill be passed second 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.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on first reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on first 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.
4/14/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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