LegisGo
Sign In
Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1994Passed

This resolution formally denounces the Tennessee General Assembly for adopting a redistricting plan that splits and weakens the congressional representation of Memphis and Shelby County residents. It expresses the Metropolitan Council's opposition to the enacted plan.

A resolution denouncing the Tennessee General Assembly for enacting a redistricting plan that divides and dilutes congressional representation of residents of Memphis and Shelby County.

ZS
ZS
ZS
ZS
+61
65 sponsors
Introduced 5/12/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Denounces the Tennessee General Assembly's redistricting plan
  • 2Highlights the division and dilution of congressional representation for Memphis and Shelby County
  • 3Expresses the Metropolitan Council's formal opposition to the plan

This resolution formally denounces the Tennessee General Assembly for adopting a redistricting plan that splits and weakens the congressional representation of Memphis and Shelby County residents. It expresses the Metropolitan Council's opposition to the enacted plan.

Affects
Tennessee General AssemblyResidents of Memphis and Shelby CountyMetropolitan Council of Nashville

Legislative history

5/21/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Suara moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Webb.
5/19/2026
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Referred without comment
5/12/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

Share

Get alerts when RS2026-1994 changes

LegisGo tracks every amendment, substitute, and vote on Metro Council legislation. Free to sign up. Alerts are instant or in a daily digest.

How it works →

No credit card. Nashville Metro Council coverage is free during launch.