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].

Tragedy in District 21

In light of the tragic events following Tennessee State University's (TSU) homecoming parade this past Saturday, I want to provide an update and address the steps moving forward. At around 5:10 p.m., a shooting occurred at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue N., resulting in one death and nine injuries. The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has since apprehended suspects involved in the shooting, and their investigation is ongoing.

While this incident took place near TSU after the parade, I want to make it absolutely clear that this was not an event hosted by TSU or the City of Nashville, and it did not occur on TSU's campus. The violence that occurred is deeply disturbing and does not reflect the spirit of TSU’s homecoming or our city.

I am extremely upset and disappointed about these events, and my heart goes out to the families of the victims and the victims of this senseless gun violence. Ensuring the safety of our neighbors is my highest priority. In the coming weeks, I will be working closely with MNPD and the city scheduling office to find ways to mitigate the potential for violence during large gatherings. As you know, District 21 hosts a vast number of large events throughout the year, and we must be proactive in making sure our community is safe.

TSU remains a cornerstone of our district, and I am committed to working alongside the university and city officials to maintain the highest standards of safety and security for all events.

Thank you for your continued support and trust as we work together to protect our community.

Join Councilman Brandon Taylor for a Halloween Movie Night!

Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Disney's Soul at Elizabeth Park on October 31st.
Festivities start at 5:30 PM, and the movie will begin at 6:00 PM.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a fun-filled evening!

Don't forget to share with your neighbors!

What I've Been Up To:

• Baby P walked and rolled in the TSU Homecoming Parade - We had a great time, the parade just inched into his naptime and he definitely let us know.
• This was a slower couple of weeks for me as I traveled the week prior for work - I spent a lot of time catching up on emails and returning phone calls. 
• I had a meeting with NDOT and a proposed development group regarding traffic calming along Buchanan St.
• Met with NDOT about three traffic calming possibilities. I'm hopeful we will get moving on these projects soon: 
  • Traffic Calming along streets between 9th Ave N and 14th Ave N between Clay and Buchanan St. 
  • Traffic Calming along Albion St. near the Hadley Park and TSU
  • Traffic Calming along Wheless St. 
• Joined a meeting for a new Neighborhood Association.
• Lastly, I've had some 1: 1 meetings with constituents over the past two weeks.

What's Happening Tonight:  

RS2024-708 - A resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and settle Jonathan Saad's claims against the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the amount of $150,000, to be paid from the $3 million allocated by the Director of Finance on March 21, 2024, for the resolution of matters related to the Arts Commission.

RS2024-792 - A resolution approving Amendment Number 3 to a sole source contract between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Fusus, LLC. to increase the value, extend the term, and utilize the full scope of work including surveillance technology.

RS2024-804 -A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of American Baptist College.

BL2024-539 - 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 R6 to OR20-A-NS zoning for property located at 1809 9th Ave. North

Dates To Remember:

Albion Traffic Calming Meeting
October 28
Virtual Meeting Link to come
5:30 pm

North Nashville Movie Night
October 31
Elizabeth Park
5:30 pm

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