Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1391Passed
This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add new data center uses, definitions, and related conditions to the Nashville Zoning Code. It aims to regulate the establishment and operation of data centers within the city. The bill was passed with multiple amendments to refine its provisions.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001).
→ Passed 7/21/2026
What it does
- 1Addition of various new data center uses to the Zoning Code
- 2Inclusion of related definitions for data center operations
- 3Establishment of conditions and regulations governing data centers
This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add new data center uses, definitions, and related conditions to the Nashville Zoning Code. It aims to regulate the establishment and operation of data centers within the city. The bill was passed with multiple amendments to refine its provisions.
Affects
Data center operatorsProperty owners and developers in NashvilleMetropolitan Council and Planning and Zoning Committee
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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Amendment filed: Amendment H to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment C to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment I to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment G to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment B to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment F to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment E to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment C to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment F to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment G to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment H to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment I to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment B to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment E to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment D to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment A to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment D to BL2026-1391
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Amendment filed: Amendment A to BL2026-1391
Legislative history
7/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton offered Proposed Amendment 1, hereinafter referred to as Amendment A, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Toombs offered Proposed Amendment 15, hereinafter referred to as Amendment B, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Porterfield offered Proposed Amendment 6, hereinafter referred to as Amendment C, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston offered Proposed Amendment 5, hereinafter referred to as Amendment D, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Huffman offered Proposed Late Filed Amendment 1, hereinafter referred to as Amendment E, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered Proposed Amendment 10, hereinafter referred to as Amendment F, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 11, hereinafter referred to as Amendment G, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 12, hereinafter referred to as Amendment H, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 13, hereinafter referred to as Amendment I, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Benedict 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.7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton 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 several citizens were heard in favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton 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 comment6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment6/2/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Styles voting No, and Council Members Eslick and Lee abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.5/26/2026
Metropolitan Council
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