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Zohran wins! Full statement here: www.dsausa.org/statements/z...
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Victories like this start with work in your community to build collations and power. We’re coming together across Middle Tennessee (and not just in Nashville).
Join us. midtndsa.org/sign-up/ 🌹
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CM Welsch now giving a brief comment. Says that we need to call things what we are if we don’t want to lose our humanity.
Interrupted by CMs Cash, Kupin and others.
VM Henderson allowing her to speak further, but says that she’s gone past the will of the body.
Interrupted by CMs Cash, Kupin and others.
VM Henderson allowing her to speak further, but says that she’s gone past the will of the body.
Nashville Metro Council was rescheduled to tonight due to the Special Election Primary for TN7.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
October 10, 2025 at 1:38 AM
CM Welsch now giving a brief comment. Says that we need to call things what we are if we don’t want to lose our humanity.
Interrupted by CMs Cash, Kupin and others.
VM Henderson allowing her to speak further, but says that she’s gone past the will of the body.
Interrupted by CMs Cash, Kupin and others.
VM Henderson allowing her to speak further, but says that she’s gone past the will of the body.
Resolution RS2025-1545
“We say things to make ourselves feel better. But we don’t do anything.”
Give CM Suara’s statement a listen. Asks how we can watch children dying in a genocide and say nothing, but pass this resolution (does say it’s a good resolution).
“We say things to make ourselves feel better. But we don’t do anything.”
Give CM Suara’s statement a listen. Asks how we can watch children dying in a genocide and say nothing, but pass this resolution (does say it’s a good resolution).
October 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Resolution RS2025-1545
“We say things to make ourselves feel better. But we don’t do anything.”
Give CM Suara’s statement a listen. Asks how we can watch children dying in a genocide and say nothing, but pass this resolution (does say it’s a good resolution).
“We say things to make ourselves feel better. But we don’t do anything.”
Give CM Suara’s statement a listen. Asks how we can watch children dying in a genocide and say nothing, but pass this resolution (does say it’s a good resolution).
Reposting the council session here for convenience. Public statements on the Palestine resolution are pretty early on. Will try and get time codes when I can (will post below): www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
October 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Reposting the council session here for convenience. Public statements on the Palestine resolution are pretty early on. Will try and get time codes when I can (will post below): www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
I would strongly recommend viewing the YouTube length for the comments in their entirety. I failed to sufficiently keep up with folks’ words.
Public statement speaker and PSL member urging the council to take up the resolution.
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
We will be seeing statements on the matter nonetheless.
You can read the text here:
nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...
You can watch live (or later) on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
You can read the text here:
nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...
You can watch live (or later) on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
October 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I would strongly recommend viewing the YouTube length for the comments in their entirety. I failed to sufficiently keep up with folks’ words.
Public statement speaker and PSL member urging the council to take up the resolution.
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
We will be seeing statements on the matter nonetheless.
You can read the text here:
nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...
You can watch live (or later) on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
You can read the text here:
nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...
You can watch live (or later) on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/au_LIL5...
October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Public statement speaker and PSL member urging the council to take up the resolution.
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
Notes that cities in the 80s issued resolutions to denounce nuclear weapons. In the 2000s others denounced the Iraq War.
“Do it for your children and our children.”
Nashville Metro Council was rescheduled to tonight due to the Special Election Primary for TN7.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
October 9, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Nashville Metro Council was rescheduled to tonight due to the Special Election Primary for TN7.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
CM Welsch put forward RS2025-1547 to denounce the actions of the U.S. gov’t and state of Israel in committing genocide against the people of Palestine.
It was deferred indefinitely by Rules Committee.
Reposted by Middle Tennessee DSA
DSA is great. Big tent org that doesn’t compromise on core values.
Middle TN has a strong local in @midtndsa.bsky.social
Middle TN has a strong local in @midtndsa.bsky.social
For the first time in history, DSA has 80,000 members in good standing! Tens of thousands of new members have joined the last year alone. In the face of rising fascism, a US-backed genocide, and an escalating climate crisis, socialism is the only path forward. 1/3
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 AM
DSA is great. Big tent org that doesn’t compromise on core values.
Middle TN has a strong local in @midtndsa.bsky.social
Middle TN has a strong local in @midtndsa.bsky.social
I’m catching up to missing noting Porterfield’s earlier win for President Pro Tempore of Council.
Porterfield wins by one (20-19). So she and Spain get the seats.
September 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I’m catching up to missing noting Porterfield’s earlier win for President Pro Tempore of Council.
Short term rentals appeal board (two year term).
CM Parker nominated CM Cash. Only CM who has served on it since its very recent creation. Notes that STR rental law is complicated b/c of state regulation. Notes Cash sees a lot relevant in his district.
CM Parker nominated CM Cash. Only CM who has served on it since its very recent creation. Notes that STR rental law is complicated b/c of state regulation. Notes Cash sees a lot relevant in his district.
Audit Committee is next. This is a two-year term.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
Traffic and Parking Commission Rep up next.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
September 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Short term rentals appeal board (two year term).
CM Parker nominated CM Cash. Only CM who has served on it since its very recent creation. Notes that STR rental law is complicated b/c of state regulation. Notes Cash sees a lot relevant in his district.
CM Parker nominated CM Cash. Only CM who has served on it since its very recent creation. Notes that STR rental law is complicated b/c of state regulation. Notes Cash sees a lot relevant in his district.
Audit Committee is next. This is a two-year term.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
Traffic and Parking Commission Rep up next.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
Planning and Zoning Committee Chair up for two-year term.
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
September 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Audit Committee is next. This is a two-year term.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
First nominee is CM Styles by CM Toombs. Notes that she likes to challenge status quo and shake things up. Styles reaffirms Toombs’ assessment and notes that they’ve had a lot of accountability issues.
Cites her experience heading Metro Arts.
Traffic and Parking Commission Rep up next.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
Planning and Zoning Committee Chair up for two-year term.
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
September 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Traffic and Parking Commission Rep up next.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
CM Preptit nominated CM Parker, speaking to his getting results for his constituents. Parker talks about some of those gains in Choose How You Move and other efforts.
Planning and Zoning Committee Chair up for two-year term.
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
September 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Planning and Zoning Committee Chair up for two-year term.
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
CM Horton is the first nominee to speak. He and his nominee CM Toombs. Speaks about need for affordability.
CM Rutherford (former Vice Chair of this committee) starts by saying that he “isn’t against density, but….”
Accompanying UDO vote passes.
August 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Accompanying UDO vote passes.
The zoning bill passes 25-9 with one abstention.
August 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The zoning bill passes 25-9 with one abstention.
Minority Caucus addressing asking for an apology from CM Parker to CM Ellis. Says that they will speak to VM Henderson separately to address.
CM Parker apologizes to CM Ellis.
VM Henderson asks that members don’t speak inappropriately to one another. Asks disruptions to move to hallway.
CM Parker apologizes to CM Ellis.
VM Henderson asks that members don’t speak inappropriately to one another. Asks disruptions to move to hallway.
Things getting heated after a side conversation between CM Parker and Ellis.
Moves to argument between CM Ellis and VM Henderson. Moves to recess. Several CMs accompanying Ellis out.
Head of opposition in the crowd asks to show her ID to prove she lives in the Nations. Shot down.
Moves to argument between CM Ellis and VM Henderson. Moves to recess. Several CMs accompanying Ellis out.
Head of opposition in the crowd asks to show her ID to prove she lives in the Nations. Shot down.
August 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Minority Caucus addressing asking for an apology from CM Parker to CM Ellis. Says that they will speak to VM Henderson separately to address.
CM Parker apologizes to CM Ellis.
VM Henderson asks that members don’t speak inappropriately to one another. Asks disruptions to move to hallway.
CM Parker apologizes to CM Ellis.
VM Henderson asks that members don’t speak inappropriately to one another. Asks disruptions to move to hallway.
The motion to approve didn’t pass. We’re back to debate to approve the UDO bill with amendments.
We’re back on Robert’s Rules shenanigans. You can view the back and forth on the livestream. www.youtube.com/live/uYYuw4Z...
08/19/25 Metropolitan Council Meeting
YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The motion to approve didn’t pass. We’re back to debate to approve the UDO bill with amendments.
CM Horton notes that number of units per lot depends size of lot. Says a lot like his could have four.
Says companion bill does limit height.
CM Welsch says many folks speaking in opposition don’t live there. Very loud reaction from a member who was mentioned. VM Henderson has to get out the gavel
Says companion bill does limit height.
CM Welsch says many folks speaking in opposition don’t live there. Very loud reaction from a member who was mentioned. VM Henderson has to get out the gavel
CM Allen asking Horton to speak more on number of units in lots and height. Says that she’s gone through her concerns with him. Has remaining concerns. I believe she noted ambivalence on deferral.
August 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
CM Horton notes that number of units per lot depends size of lot. Says a lot like his could have four.
Says companion bill does limit height.
CM Welsch says many folks speaking in opposition don’t live there. Very loud reaction from a member who was mentioned. VM Henderson has to get out the gavel
Says companion bill does limit height.
CM Welsch says many folks speaking in opposition don’t live there. Very loud reaction from a member who was mentioned. VM Henderson has to get out the gavel
The opponents in the crowd all have their phones raised as CM Horton provides a statement on an amendment to the bill.
Another friendly amendment being added.
Motion to amend passes by voice vote (initial no votes appeared to be on the bill, not amendment).
Another friendly amendment being added.
Motion to amend passes by voice vote (initial no votes appeared to be on the bill, not amendment).
The Nations Urban Design Overlay (UDO) is on third reading tonight after overwhelmingly passing last council meeting.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
August 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The opponents in the crowd all have their phones raised as CM Horton provides a statement on an amendment to the bill.
Another friendly amendment being added.
Motion to amend passes by voice vote (initial no votes appeared to be on the bill, not amendment).
Another friendly amendment being added.
Motion to amend passes by voice vote (initial no votes appeared to be on the bill, not amendment).
CM Suara objects to TN Dept of Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) access to patient data and presence with patients during EMT training by RS2025-1440.
Says she’s a no vote, but appreciates backstops including ability to unilaterally end the contract by Nashville Fire Department.
Resolution passes.
Says she’s a no vote, but appreciates backstops including ability to unilaterally end the contract by Nashville Fire Department.
Resolution passes.
August 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
CM Suara objects to TN Dept of Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) access to patient data and presence with patients during EMT training by RS2025-1440.
Says she’s a no vote, but appreciates backstops including ability to unilaterally end the contract by Nashville Fire Department.
Resolution passes.
Says she’s a no vote, but appreciates backstops including ability to unilaterally end the contract by Nashville Fire Department.
Resolution passes.
Vote to defer fails 10-to-26.
August 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Vote to defer fails 10-to-26.
RS2025-1436 taken off the consent agenda by CM Welsch.
Two speakers during public comment noted issues with the vendor providing property management, etc, for Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
Two speakers during public comment noted issues with the vendor providing property management, etc, for Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
The Nations Urban Design Overlay (UDO) is on third reading tonight after overwhelmingly passing last council meeting.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
August 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
RS2025-1436 taken off the consent agenda by CM Welsch.
Two speakers during public comment noted issues with the vendor providing property management, etc, for Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
Two speakers during public comment noted issues with the vendor providing property management, etc, for Strobel House Permanent Supportive Housing.
The Nations Urban Design Overlay (UDO) is on third reading tonight after overwhelmingly passing last council meeting.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
August 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Nations Urban Design Overlay (UDO) is on third reading tonight after overwhelmingly passing last council meeting.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
Opponents and supporters facing off in the general public comments, with people speaking on a few other bills peppered between them.
CM Horton’s bill on the Nations passes.
Several no vote CMs leaving before companion bill votes.
Several no vote CMs leaving before companion bill votes.
August 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
CM Horton’s bill on the Nations passes.
Several no vote CMs leaving before companion bill votes.
Several no vote CMs leaving before companion bill votes.
Motion to end debate has passed after CM Benedict calls the question.
August 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Motion to end debate has passed after CM Benedict calls the question.