Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-2069Passed
This resolution officially recognizes June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Metropolitan Council to honor this significant historical date.
A resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County.
→ Passed 6/18/2026
What it does
- 1Recognition of June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County
- 2Formal acknowledgment by the Metropolitan Council of the historical significance of Juneteenth
- 3Adoption of the resolution following unanimous council approval
This resolution officially recognizes June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Nashville and Davidson County, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Metropolitan Council to honor this significant historical date.
Affects
Nashville and Davidson County residentsMetropolitan Council
Legislative history
6/18/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment6/16/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee. Council Member Gamble moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (30): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Cash, Horton, Taylor, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).6/16/2026
Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
Referred without comment6/9/2026
Metropolitan Council
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