An ordinance amending Sections 12.08.050 and 12.08.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to authorize qualified personnel of the Nashville Department of Transportation to direct traffic, and to grant traffic direction authority to fire department personnel during emergency situations.

Committee

Public Health and Safety Committee

Requested by

Law

Introduced

December 4, 2025

On agenda

February 17, 2026

Passed

February 17, 2026

Where it was heard

Metropolitan Council Feb 17, 2026 passed on third reading Public Health and Safety Committee Feb 3, 2026 Metropolitan Council Feb 3, 2026 passed on second reading Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Feb 2, 2026 Public Health and Safety Committee Jan 20, 2026 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Jan 20, 2026 Metropolitan Council Jan 20, 2026 deferred Metropolitan Council Dec 16, 2025 passed on first reading

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