Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1433Public Hearing

This ordinance proposes amendments to various chapters and titles of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace the term 'day care' with 'child care' and 'adult day services.' It also seeks to update related conditions and standards associated with these uses. The goal is to modernize terminology and regulatory provisions concerning care services.

An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards (Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).

3 sponsors
Introduced 6/9/2026Planning CommissionBill
Next scheduled: 10/6/2026

What it does

  • 1Replace all references to 'day care' with 'child care' and 'adult day services' in Chapters 2.240, 6.28, 7.08, and Title 17.
  • 2Amend related conditions and standards applicable to child care and adult day services uses.
  • 3Update zoning and regulatory language to reflect these changes.

This ordinance proposes amendments to various chapters and titles of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace the term 'day care' with 'child care' and 'adult day services.' It also seeks to update related conditions and standards associated with these uses. The goal is to modernize terminology and regulatory provisions concerning care services.

Affects
Child care providersAdult day services providersMetropolitan Planning CommissionNashville Metropolitan Council

Activity timeline

4 of 4
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment - BL2026-1433 - Allen

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit B

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment - BL2026-1433 - Allen

Legislative history

9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be deferred to the October 6, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/13/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
8/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be deferred to the September 1, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/16/2026
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.
6/9/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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