There is a Metro Council Meeting tonight at 6:30 pm. An agenda has been provided and you can watch the meeting live via channel 3 or stream live on your electronic devices. Also, please do not respond to this email... You can reach me at [email protected].

COYBIG - Come On You Boys In Gold!!

The excitement is palpable as Nashville SC and Inter Miami prepare to ignite the stadium with their fervent Concacaf clash tonight. In a match brimming with potential, both teams enter the arena with a fire in their hearts and a singular goal: victory. As the night unfolds, spectators can expect a spectacle of soccer brilliance, where every pass, tackle, and goal holds the promise of glory.

Adding to the excitement is the presence of Lionel Messi, the legendary maestro of the beautiful game, donning the colors of Inter Miami. With Messi's unparalleled skill and vision on the field, the stakes are raised even higher, as Nashville SC must contend with one of the greatest players of all time. Yet, Nashville SC is not to be underestimated. They boast their own roster of formidable talent, including the League MVP Hany Mukhtar, along with USMNT players Walker Zimmerman, Tyler Boyd, and Shaq Moore, each bringing their own unique skill set and experience to the pitch. With such exceptional players leading the charge, Nashville SC is poised to make a statement and prove their mettle on the international stage.

As the referee's whistle signals the start of the match, the tension reaches its zenith, with fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the drama to unfold. It's a clash of titans, a battle of wills, where every moment is charged with the possibility of ecstasy or despair. In this thrilling encounter, Nashville SC and Inter Miami will leave it all on the pitch, chasing victory with relentless passion and determination. So, COYBIG, brace yourselves for a night of unforgettable soccer action, as Nashville SC and Inter Miami collide in a showdown destined to etch its place in CONCACAF history.

County-wide Zoning Updates 

A few weeks ago, the zoning legislation below was filed. There have been several conversations throughout the county regarding these items. I've heard from many of you and I will follow your lead, I am not in support of several of these items. I have asked the sponsors to join me in a community meeting prior to next month. I'll keep you posted...

• BL2024-182 -An ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to clarify who may update the official website regarding issuance of permits and notices, remove requirements for washer and dryer hookups in certain homes, remove and separate bathroom facilities at gas stations, and add regulations to permit large homes with three to six attached dwelling units.
• BL2024-183 -An ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to provide for housing, health, and safety of residents by streamlining Codes provisions related to fireproofing requirements for middle housing creation and conversion, including specifically the creation of a class of Large Unit Homes within the International Building Code and providing for NFPA-13D sprinklers and one-hour fire-resistance-rated separation therefor.
• BL2024-184 -An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the definitions of multi-family and residence for handicapped, more than eight individuals; update references related to accessory building, detached, detached accessory dwelling, and detached accessory dwelling unit for consistency; add bar/night club as a permitted use in certain industrial districts; add daycare as a permitted with conditions use in certain districts, and to add a definition for half story related to contextual overlays
• REPORTED TO BE WITHDRAWN BL2024-185 -An ordinance to amend Section 6.28.030, Section 13.12.110, and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County relative to the creation of the "residential scale multi-family" residential use, all of which is more particularly described herein.
• REPORTED TO BE WITHDRAWN BL2024-186 -An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to add the two-family use as a conditionally permitted use to the RS and RS-A zoning districts and amend the conditions for the two-family use in the AG, AR2A, R, and R-A zoning districts, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-006TX-001).
• BL2024-187 -An ordinance amending Section 17.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to change the Single Family, Two Family, and Multi-family uses from being permitted conditionally to being permitted by right in the CS - Commercial Service CS-NS - Commercial Service No Short Term Rental, CS-A - Commercial Services Alternative, and CS-A-NS Commercial Service Alternative No Short Term Rental zoning districts (Proposal No. 2024Z-004TX-001).
• BL2024-187 -An ordinance amending Section 17.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to change the Single Family, Two Family, and Multi-family uses from being permitted conditionally to being permitted by right in the CS - Commercial Service CS-NS - Commercial Service No Short Term Rental, CS-A - Commercial Services Alternative, and CS-A-NS Commercial Service Alternative No Short Term Rental zoning districts (Proposal No. 2024Z-004TX-001).
• BL2024-188 -An ordinance amending Section 17.12.020 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to eliminate minimum lot areas for multi-family, mobile homes, and non-residential uses in RM - Residential Multi-Family zoning districts (Proposal No. 2024Z-003TX-001).

What's Happening tonight:  

We do not have an extremely exciting calendar tonight. The items I listed above are going to be reviewed next month. These are major topics of discussion. Even though two are reported to be withdrawn, there are still a few glaring problems with the county-wide zoning proposals. 

Dates To Remember:

• Check back for meeting dates and event reminders

I invite all District 21 residents to reach out to me directly with any information or concerns in our community. Email is the best form of communication, but invite you to call me as well. My contact information is below.

Contact information: Email - [email protected] / Phone: 615.946.9700

Best regards,

Brandon