Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1582Third Reading

This ordinance designates specified public property areas in downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027. The designation is intended to regulate the use of these areas during the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related events. The bill aims to facilitate public safety and event management during this period.

An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" during the time period beginning at nine o'clock (9:00) p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2026, and ending at 6 o'clock (6:00) a.m. on Friday, January 1, 2027, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities and events.

Jacob Kupin
Introduced 9/29/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Next on agenda in 8 days (11/5/2026)

What it does

  • 1Designation of specified downtown public property as a temporary Special Event Zone
  • 2Effective time period from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027
  • 3Regulation of area use in conjunction with the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related activities

This ordinance designates specified public property areas in downtown Nashville as a temporary "Special Event Zone" from 9:00 p.m. on December 30, 2026, to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, 2027. The designation is intended to regulate the use of these areas during the 2026 New Year's Eve Celebration and related events. The bill aims to facilitate public safety and event management during this period.

Affects
Downtown Nashville public propertyMetropolitan CouncilEvent attendees and organizers

Legislative history

10/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
10/20/2026
Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee
Referred without comment
10/20/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
9/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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