Metro Council Convenes Today to Address Infrastructure and Winter Storm Recovery

Metro Council to Hold Regular Session at Historic Courthouse

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County is scheduled to meet today, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, for its regularly scheduled session. The meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the David Scobey Council Chambers at the Historic Metro Courthouse, comes at a critical time as the city navigates the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern. This evening's assembly follows a series of updates from the Mayor's office regarding long-term recovery efforts and the restoration of services across the county.

Focus on Recovery and Municipal Oversight

While the council will address its standard legislative agenda, city leaders are heavily focused on the resilience of Nashville’s infrastructure. Mayor Freddie O’Connell recently implemented measures intended to bring down the cost of recovery for residents and oversaw the opening of disaster assistance centers. Today's discussions are expected to reflect these priorities, particularly during the budget and transportation committee sessions where the financial impact of the recent storm and future emergency preparedness are likely to be scrutinized.

Full Slate of Afternoon Committee Meetings

Prior to the general session, several committees will meet to review specific resolutions and ordinances. These meetings are vital for the vetting process of items that will face a final vote tonight. The schedule for this afternoon includes:

• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: 3:00 p.m. in the David Scobey Council Chambers.
• Budget and Finance Committee: 3:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
• Joint Budget and Finance / Planning and Zoning Committee: 4:30 p.m.
• Public Health and Safety Committee: 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
• Government Operations and Regulations Committee: 5:00 p.m. in Committee Room 4.
• Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee: 5:15 p.m. in Committee Room 2.
• Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee: 5:30 p.m. in Committee Room 4.

Additional Government Activity

Beyond the legislative branch, other government bodies are active today. The Nashville Health and Well-being Leadership Council is meeting this afternoon at the Lentz Public Health Center to discuss local health initiatives. Earlier this morning, the Nashville Entertainment Commission held a special called meeting at the West Police Precinct, and the Equalization Board met at 8:30 a.m. to handle property assessment appeals.

How to Watch Today’s Proceedings

The Metropolitan Council meeting and the preceding announcements session at 6:00 p.m. are open to the public. For those unable to attend in person at One Public Square, the proceedings will be broadcast live via the Metro Nashville Network. Nashvillians can tune in on Comcast/Xfinity channel 3, AT&T U-Verse channel 99, or stream the meeting via the Metro Nashville Network’s YouTube channel and dedicated Roku channel.