Nashville, TN
Civic snapshot for ZIP code 37201
Local Government Activity
A resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant from the Nashville Parks Foundation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, for the second phase of the Watkins Park Pump Track (Watkins Pump Track 2) with completed improvements.
Resolution
PassedA resolution approving amendment one to grant contracts with various nonprofit organizations for the provision of free and high-quality out-of-school programs through the Nashville After Zone Alliance.
Resolution
PassedA resolution accepting the terms of a cooperative purchasing master agreement with Hydromax USA, LLC. for valve exercising, hydrant maintenance and other related services for the Department of Water and Sewerage Services.
Resolution
PassedA resolution approving amendment one to an in-kind grant package from the Cumberland River Compact to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, to fund improvements to the restroom in the Quonset Hut in Shelby Park.
Resolution
PassedAn ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning Department, and Nashville Leased Housing Associates III, Limited Partnership, to provide enhanced pedestrian signaling for Nashville Leased Housing Associates III’s proposed development, as well as other existing properties in the area (Proposal No. 2025M-034AG-001).
Bill
Second ReadingA resolution approving amendment four to the Centennial Park Master Plan Support Grant from The Centennial Park Conservancy to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to support the implementation of the Centennial Park Master Plan.
Resolution
PassedA resolution approving a grant application for a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Public Library, in conjunction with its Nashville After Zone Alliance, to use funding to address a critical and timely need in equipping youth and adults with Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy skills.
Resolution
PassedHow This Affects You
Nashville property tax levy established for fiscal year 2026-2027
This ordinance sets the property tax levy rate for Nashville's General Services District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The specific tax rate and whether it represents an increase or decrease from the prior year is not stated in the title and description provided. Residents should review the full bill text to determine the actual rate and its impact on their property taxes.
This is a preliminary estimate based on proposed rates that may change before adoption. Estimate based on ZIP-level medians. Your actual impact depends on your property assessment, exemptions, and filing status.
Nashville property tax rate increase under review: ~$97/yr for median home
+$97/year
The Metropolitan Council is conducting research into tax rates across the Urban Services District and General Services District. A proposed property tax rate adjustment could affect residential homeowners citywide. The resolution aims to ensure equitable treatment of all taxpayers in Davidson County.
Effective: Jul 1, 2026
This is a preliminary estimate based on proposed rates that may change before adoption. Estimate based on ZIP-level medians. Your actual impact depends on your property assessment, exemptions, and filing status.
News & Headlines
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