Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1582Third Reading

This ordinance designates certain public properties in downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027. The designation is intended to regulate the use of these areas during the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related events.

An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" during the time period beginning at nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2027, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.

Jacob Kupin
Introduced 9/29/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Next on agenda in 13 days (11/5/2026)

What it does

  • 1Designation of specified downtown public property as a temporary Special Event Zone.
  • 2Time period for the designation is from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027.
  • 3Regulation of the use of these areas in conjunction with New Year's Eve celebrations and related activities.

This ordinance designates certain public properties in downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027. The designation is intended to regulate the use of these areas during the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related events.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyAttendees and organizers of the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration

Legislative history

10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
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 Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
9/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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