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This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for developments under BL2026-1391, which amends the zoning code to include new data center uses and related definitions. It mandates the use of certain materials in the construction of buildings associated with these data center uses.

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1391, 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). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

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Introduced 5/26/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Imposes restrictions on building materials for projects covered under BL2026-1391.
  • 2Amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to add new data center uses and definitions.
  • 3Requires compliance with specified material standards in construction.

This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for developments under BL2026-1391, which amends the zoning code to include new data center uses and related definitions. It mandates the use of certain materials in the construction of buildings associated with these data center uses.

Affects
Developers of data center projectsMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1392

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1392

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 by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (35): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, 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).
7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
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 Amendment No. 1 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 second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/2/2026
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
Referred without comment

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