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This resolution approves a memorandum of understanding between the Metropolitan Sports Authority and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for the purchase and deployment of Meridian Barriers. The barriers are intended to enhance public safety through controlled access or crowd management. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council with overwhelming support.

A resolution approving a memorandum of understanding entered into by and between the Metropolitan Sports Authority ("Sports Authority") and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD"), for the purchasing and deployment of Meridian Barriers.

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Introduced 1/8/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 1/20/2026

What it does

  • 1Approval of a memorandum of understanding between the Metropolitan Sports Authority and MNPD
  • 2Authorization for the purchasing of Meridian Barriers
  • 3Deployment of Meridian Barriers by MNPD for public safety purposes

This resolution approves a memorandum of understanding between the Metropolitan Sports Authority and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for the purchase and deployment of Meridian Barriers. The barriers are intended to enhance public safety through controlled access or crowd management. The resolution was passed by the Metropolitan Council with overwhelming support.

Affects
Metropolitan Sports AuthorityMetropolitan Nashville Police Department

Legislative history

1/22/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (36): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Weiner, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Kimbrough.
1/20/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
1/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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