Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1493Passed

This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adjust the apportionment, distribution, and allocation of revenues from tourist accommodation taxes in compliance with Tennessee Public Chapter No. 1079 of 2026. It also extends the levy and collection of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax in accordance with state law.

An ordinance amending certain sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws (i) relating to the apportionment, distribution and allocation of revenues from tourist accommodation taxes to comply with the provisions of Public Chapter No. 1079 of the 2026 Public Acts of Tennessee and (ii) to extend the levy and collection of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax in accordance with applicable state law.

6 sponsors
Introduced 7/9/2026Ad-Hoc East Bank CommitteeBill
Passed 9/1/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends revenue distribution from tourist accommodation taxes to comply with state legislation.
  • 2Extends the levy and collection period of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax.
  • 3Updates Metropolitan Code of Laws sections related to tourist accommodation tax revenues.

This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adjust the apportionment, distribution, and allocation of revenues from tourist accommodation taxes in compliance with Tennessee Public Chapter No. 1079 of 2026. It also extends the levy and collection of the additional hotel occupancy privilege tax in accordance with state law.

Affects
Tourist accommodation businessesMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

8/18/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Members Parker and Welsch voting No, and Council Member Porterfield abstaining.
8/17/2026
Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and recommended for deferral by the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
8/3/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Ad-Hoc East Bank Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.
7/14/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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