Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-2224Passed

This resolution approves an application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to fund backup generators at Fairgrounds Nashville. The purpose is to ensure uninterrupted access to safe, powered facilities during electrical grid failures, benefiting all residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County.

A resolution approving an application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to benefit all residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County by ensuring uninterrupted access to safe, powered facilities when the electrical grid is compromised by providing funding for backup generators at the Fairgrounds Nashville to ensure continuity of operations during critical times.

20 sponsors
Introduced 8/20/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
Passed 9/1/2026

What it does

  • 1Approval of application for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant
  • 2Funding allocated for backup generators at Fairgrounds Nashville
  • 3Ensures continuity of operations during electrical grid compromises

This resolution approves an application for a Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to fund backup generators at Fairgrounds Nashville. The purpose is to ensure uninterrupted access to safe, powered facilities during electrical grid failures, benefiting all residents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyFairgrounds NashvilleResidents of Metro Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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    Impact 10

    New other: Grant

Legislative history

9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and given no recommendation by the Arts, Parks, Library, and Entertainment Committee due to lack of a quorum. Council Member Vo moved that the resolution be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote:
9/1/2026
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
Referred without comment
8/31/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
8/25/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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