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].

I'm Direct - Honoring Commander Anthony McClain

My apologies... I've been trying to find the words to honor Commander McClain for a while, but I couldn't find them until now.... Therefore, you haven't heard from me in my regular intervals.

If you've ever had the pleasure of connecting with Commander Anthony McClain, you know that after a call or when he responded to a message, he'd simply say.... "I'm Direct!" This saying is used highly in the military and policing throughout that is shorthand for "I understand and will follow through"! That's why Commander McClain is so special. He is always "Direct" he rarely has a lot to say, but he says so much by saying so little. Commander has been a rock in North Nashville and throughout the entire North Precinct. He's predictably reliable and that is one of the best traits a man of service can have. He values community and connectiveness and strives to make sure every person in his community is served with understanding and an unwavering since of respect. 

He was a dedicated law enforcement officer who served the MNPD for 27 years. He began his career with MNPD in 1997 after graduating from Tennessee State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Throughout his tenure, Commander McClain held various positions, including patrol officer, detective in the Domestic Violence and Sex Abuse units, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain of the Special Victims Division. In May 2021, he was appointed as the commander of the North Precinct, where he served until his untimely passing on March 9, 2025.

Commander McClain was deeply committed to the North Nashville community, actively engaging with residents and supporting local initiatives. Community members and colleagues remember him as a compassionate leader who worked tirelessly to improve public safety and foster positive relationships within the community. ​

His dedication and service were honored during his funeral service on March 21, 2025, attended by hundreds of officers, city leaders, and community members. MNPD Chief John Drake praised him, stating, "He served with purpose, faith, and integrity." ​

Commander McClain's legacy continues to inspire those who knew him, and his contributions to the city of Nashville will be remembered for years to come.

We've honored him with a resolution: RS2025-1131

Centennial Park Town Hall Follow Up Information

Vibez 2 Lounge:

• I've had a conversation with the owner, Mr. Yacoub, and he has taken all of your comments into deep consideration. I will circle back with him again soon to see where we are with managing his property, parking, and any additional items brought by you during our meeting.

Midtown Hills Police Precinct Community Coordinator

• Sgt. Cecilia Gomez | [email protected] | 

Bikeway and Green Way Project Links:

• Athena bikeways web page with design concept and survey link: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation/projects/bikeways/athena
• 31^st Ave post-construction survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/31stAvePostV2
  • 31st Ave project web page: https://www.nashville.gov/departments/transportation/projects/capital-projects/31st-ave-vision-zero

What I've Been Up To:

• Toddler P has OPINIONS!! Lots of them... It's hard trying to convince toddler not to climb on to the counter because mama's cup (with the same water) doesn't taste any better!
• Work at my day job has been extremely busy... Like gangbusters busy!
• Working to get a community meeting with the owners of 905 and 903 Buchanan St.
• We are finalizing the community advisory board for the impending follow up to the Jefferson St. Cap. A community meetings series will begin soon.
• Hadley Park Library - Securing additional land soon to build a larger Library.
• The intersection of 28th Ave N/Ed Temple Blvd. and Jefferson St. will have a new design for community members to review. This meeting should be scheduled in April or Early May... This has been an ongoing discussion for several years - remember the roundabout?
• Had discussion to get sidewalks along a few side streets in North Nashville.
• Working to get the portion of Jefferson St. from DB. Todd Jr. Blvd to Ed Temple/28th Ave N paved.
• Traffic calming was awarded to 32nd and 33rd Ave N near Hadley Park Library
• Working on property violations, store violations in neighborhoods near Pearl-Cohn High School.
• Scheduled an alley tour with the new Waste Director in the coming week.
  • Dumping
  • Litter/Trash
  • Garbage Truck slush
  • Garbage/Recycling Truck Employees blocking right-of-way with carts and not closing lids.

What's Happening Tonight:  

The first 15 pages of tonight's agenda is filled with confirmations and zoning public hearings. I do not have any zoning public hearings on the agenda tonight.

RS2025-1131 - A resolution honoring the life of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department North Precinct Commander Anthony McClain.

RS2025-1122 - A resolution approving an application for a Flagship AARP Community Challenge grant from AARP to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to provide funding to renovate and revitalize the kitchen in the Elizabeth Senior Center which prepares meals for older adults in the area.

RS2025-1130 - A resolution declaring that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, supports the preservation of the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds.

Dates to remember:

No meetings are currently scheduled

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