Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1958Passed

This resolution officially recognizes May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County. It aims to honor and celebrate the contributions and culture of these communities within the local area.

A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.

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Introduced 4/28/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution

→ Passed 5/8/2026

What it does

1Designation of May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County
2Recognition of the cultural and historical contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities
3Encouragement for local entities and residents to observe and celebrate the heritage month

This resolution officially recognizes May 2026 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County. It aims to honor and celebrate the contributions and culture of these communities within the local area.

Affects

Nashville and Davidson CountyAsian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities

Legislative history

5/8/2026

Mayor

Referred without comment

5/7/2026

Metropolitan Council

The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).

5/7/2026

Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee

Referred without comment

4/28/2026

Metropolitan Council

Referred without comment