There is a Metro Council Meeting 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].

Newly Assessed Property Values and Property Taxes

Davidson County follows a four-year reappraisal cycle, with the most recent reappraisal completed this year. The next scheduled reappraisal is set for 2029. This year, property values in Davidson County increased by an average of 45% since the last reappraisal in 2021.

If you have concerns about your property's assessed value, you can contact the Assessor of Property's office for assistance. They offer resources for understanding assessments and the appeals process.

How to Appeal Your Appraised Value:

Before filing a formal appeal, you can request an informal review with the Assessor’s Office.

Deadline for appeals is this Friday, May 9!!

How to Request an Informal Review:

• Online at www.padctn.org
• By phone at (615) 862-6080
• In person at the Assessor’s Office (700 Second Ave. South, Suite 210)

IMPORTANT: You’ll need to submit evidence (photos, appraisals, sales comparisons, etc.) showing why you believe your property was incorrectly valued.

For more information, call (615) 862-6080 or visit the Davidson County Assessor of Property website.

Budget Corrections and Updates

In my previous newsletter, I shared budget information that was incorrect. While preparing, I mistakenly referred to past budget data for comparison. I’d like to retract that information and instead provide updated figures based on the current budget, along with accurate comparisons to the previous one. Thank you for your understanding.

Nashville FY 2026 Proposed Budget Overview

The Mayor has proposed his FY 2026 operating budget. Here is a link to the budget legislative documents. The proposed budget totals $3.8 billion and leans toward support for public education, essential city services, housing affordability, and policing and public safety.

Key Budget Features

Property Tax Rate

• The proposed combined property tax rate is 2.814. This is a lower rate than the previous rate. Although the rate is lower than the 2021–2025 rate of 3.254, reassessments mean some property owners may see higher tax bills.

Education

• 37.2% of the total proposed operating budget is allocated to Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), a 13% increase over FY 2025.
• The proposed budget transitions $64.5 million in services from expiring federal relief funds into the operating budget.
• Proposed Investments include:
  • Mental health support and safety ambassadors
  • Exceptional education services, English learner support, and textbook funding
  • $15 million for a nurse in every school via the Metro Public Health Department
  • $3.2 million for 23 new School Resource Officers from MNPD

City Services

• $138 million is allocated for essential services, including solid waste, parks, public health, and libraries.
• $2.8 million and 30 staff for a standalone Department of Waste Services
• $6.7 million for Metro Parks, including expanded security

Affordable Housing

• The proposed budget implements the city’s Unified Housing Strategy with $45 million in total commitments, including:
• $16 million to the Barnes Housing Trust Fund
• $2.4 million for rapid rehousing and $2.2 million for Permanent Supportive Housing operations
• $1.7 million for home repair assistance and anti-displacement measures
• $17 million in new and recurring tax abatements via MDHA’s PILOT program
• $2.4 million from ARPA for eviction right-to-counsel services
• A housing coordinator position has been added.

Transportation (Choose How You Move)

• Increased route frequency and service reliability
• Expanded WeGo Link and weekend WeGo Access service
• New low-income fare programs
• A new MNPD transit division with 29 officers for transit safety

Public Safety 

• $49.6 million in additional funding supports first responders and public safety infrastructure:
  • Nashville Fire Department: $15.3 million increase, including:
    • New truck and EMS units
    • Expanded Fire Marshal staff
    • REACH program expansion

• MNPD: $24.7 million increase, including:
  • 36 new officers for a citywide flexible response team (D-Detail)
  • 23 new School Resource Officers
  • 29 officers for the new transit division

Additional proposed funding includes:

• $1.2 million and six staff for Emergency Communications (911)
• $637,000 and six staff for the Office of Family Safety
• $9.1 million increase across justice system agencies (Courts, DA, Public Defender, etc.)
• Continued development of the Office of Youth Safety and a new Director of Violence Prevention

Follow this link to review the operational budget legislation.

FY25 v. FY26 - Budget Comparison

Key Themes in FY2026 vs FY2025:

• Lower tax rate, yet greater total tax collections due to reassessed property values.

• A shift from federal support (COVID-era relief) to local funding.

• Greater emphasis on police and public safety, schools, and transit.

• Introduction and implementation of long-term planning strategies: Unified Housing Strategy & Choose How You Move.

What I've been up to:

• Toddler P is well on his way to winning the Championship for the amount of times he says "MINE!" Everything is mine... mine.... Noooo mine!!!
• 9th and Buchanan proposed development - Follow-up meeting before the planning commission meeting. Thursday, May 15.
  
  • Will also try to have a conversation regarding the neighboring property and what their plans are to collaborate with the properties in qestion.
• The Community Advisory Board for Jefferson St. has been finalized and will be meeting in May.
• Traffic Calming review will be happening along 40th Ave N. - If you have any details regarding what you've seen with speeding and other traffic safety concerns along 40th Ave N, please email me and share your thoughts. 
• Working to schedule the traffic calming meetings for 32nd and 33rd Avenues N and Albion for this month. I'm waiting to hear back from NDOT with dates.
• Cmdr. Steven Bowers (North) and Cmdr. Josh Proctor (West) are the newly appointed Commander for their respective precincts - They both began their new roles on May 1, 2025. I'll host a "Meet Your Commander" meeting soon.

What's Happening Tonight:  

RS2025-1172 -A resolution exempting 2301 Elliston Place, from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a Short Term Rental Property - Not Owner-Occupied permit pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws Section 6.28.030(B)(2)(d).

BL2025-859 -An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 2806 Georgia Avenue

Upcoming Meetings:

9th and Buchanan Proposed Development - Follow-up meeting

• Thursday, May 15 | 5:30 pm
• Crossroads Campus
  • 1757 16th Ave N

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