Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1996Passed

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, recognizing her contributions as a civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and valued member of the Nashville community. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Metropolitan Council of her impact and dedication.

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and beloved Nashvillian.

149 sponsors
Introduced 5/12/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 5/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Recognition of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry's role as a civil rights activist and Freedom Rider
  • 2Acknowledgment of her contributions as an educator
  • 3Formal honoring of her legacy by the Metropolitan Council

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Frankie Mae Keeling-Henry, recognizing her contributions as a civil rights activist, Freedom Rider, educator, and valued member of the Nashville community. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Metropolitan Council of her impact and dedication.

Affects
Metropolitan CouncilNashville community

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 Toombs moved to adopt the resolution and that all members voting in the affirmative be listed as a cosponsor pursuant to Rule 12.3 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Taylor, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
5/19/2026
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Referred without comment
5/12/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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