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Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1433Indefinitely Deferred

This ordinance proposes amendments to various chapters and titles of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace references to “day care” uses with updated terms “child care” and “adult day services” and to modify related conditions and standards accordingly. The bill aims to modernize terminology and regulatory standards for these services within Nashville.

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).

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Introduced 6/9/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Next scheduled: 8/17/2027

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 planning regulations to reflect the new terminology and standards.

This ordinance proposes amendments to various chapters and titles of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace references to “day care” uses with updated terms “child care” and “adult day services” and to modify related conditions and standards accordingly. The bill aims to modernize terminology and regulatory standards for these services within Nashville.

Affects
Child care providersAdult day services providersMetropolitan Planning and Zoning Department

Activity timeline

8 of 8
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1433 - Allen.pdf

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1433 - Styles.pdf

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment - BL2026-1433 - Allen

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1433 - Styles.pdf

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1433 - Allen.pdf

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment - BL2026-1433 - Allen

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit B

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit A

Legislative history

10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles 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 Styles moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Styles 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 Styles moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Ewing abstaining. Council Member Styles moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Gamble, Benedict, and Capp voting No and Council Members Harrell, Preptit, Lee, and Ewing abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
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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