BL2026-1431

Bill

The Nashville Office of Entertainment and its executive director would shift from operating independently under the Entertainment Commission to being housed within the Mayor's Office. The Mayor would appoint the executive director directly, consulting with the Commission, rather than choosing from candidates the Commission recommends.

Passed 28–4 · Aug 4, 2026 · Introduced Jun 5, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Vote history

Passed on third reading

· Aug 4, 2026Passed28–4
YesEmily BenedictDeonte HarrellZulfat SuaraQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenOlivia HillJoy Smith KimbroughKyonzte ToombsJennifer GambleSean ParkerClay CappRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanJeff GreggTerry VoTom CashJacob KupinRollin HortonBrandon TaylorBrenda GaddJeff PreptitBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordAntoinette LeeJason SpainNoJeff EslickGinny WelschCourtney JohnstonJoy StylesAbsentTonya HancockDelishia PorterfieldJennifer WebbSheri WeinerThom DruffelSandy EwingAbstainMike CorteseErin Evans

Passed on second reading

· Jul 21, 2026Passed27–7
YesZulfat SuaraDelishia PorterfieldQuin Evans-SegallBurkley AllenOlivia HillJennifer GambleSean ParkerClay CappEmily BenedictDeonte HarrellTonya HancockRuss BradfordJordan HuffmanTerry VoTom CashRollin HortonBrandon TaylorBrenda GaddJeff PreptitBob NashDavid BentonTasha EllisSandra SepulvedaJohn RutherfordAntoinette LeeSandy EwingJason SpainNoMike CorteseJeff EslickErin EvansGinny WelschJacob KupinThom DruffelJoy StylesAbsentJennifer WebbJeff GreggSheri WeinerAbstainJoy Smith KimbroughKyonzte ToombsCourtney Johnston

Timeline

  1. Passed on first reading

    Jun 16, 2026 · Metro Council

  2. Deferred

    Jul 7, 2026 · Metro Council

    Watch the debate (56s)

  3. Passed on second reading

    Jul 21, 2026 · Metro Council · 27–7

    Watch the debate (26 min)

  4. Passed on third reading

    Aug 4, 2026 · Metro Council · 28–4

    Watch the debate (7 min)

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance to amend Chapter 2.147 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the Nashville Entertainment Commission.

Attachments

PDFProposed Amendment 1 - BL2026-1431 - Gamble
PDFProposed Substitute - BL2026-1431 - Styles
PDFProposed Amendment 2 - BL2026-1431 - Kupin
PDFProposed Amendment - BL2026-1431 - Kupin

Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: August 12, 2026