BL2026-1621

Bill

This ordinance updates the structure, membership, and duties of the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, placing it under the Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure for staffing and support. It formally establishes a Tree Advisory Committee responsible for community education on tree planting, maintenance, and removal, and requires that committee to report regularly to the Commission. It also updates city code to reflect the correct title of 'metropolitan horticulturist' in several sections.

Second reading Nov 17 · Introduced Oct 23, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

Timeline

  1. Passed on first reading

    Nov 5, 2026 · Metro Council

  2. Second reading

    Nov 17, 2026 · Metro Council

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance amending Title 2, Section 10.26.010, Section 10.28.010, and Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, Tree Advisory Committee, and Metropolitan Horticulturist.

Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: November 6, 2026