Official Digest: Metro Council Sessions and Essential Infrastructure Alerts

Metropolitan Council and Committee Meetings

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County will convene today, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for its regularly scheduled legislative session and several preceding committee meetings. Residents are invited to attend in person at the Historic Metro Courthouse or watch live via the Metro Nashville Network. Today's schedule includes the following sessions:

• Public Health and Safety Committee: Meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to discuss local health initiatives and safety regulations.
• Government Operations and Regulations Committee: A brief session from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• Announcements and Presentations: Special presentations to the Council will take place between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Regular Council Meeting: The full legislative body will meet starting at 6:30 p.m. in the David Scobey Council Chambers.

Public comment periods are available during regular sessions for items on the agenda. Validated parking is provided for meeting attendees in the Public Square parking garage.

Traffic and Infrastructure Advisories

The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have announced several active roadway and bridge projects that will impact travel throughout the city this week:

• John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge: Repair work continues on the historic bridge. Pedestrians should expect intermittent partial closures. While the north sidewalk remains open, cyclists are officially required to dismount and walk through the construction zones.
• Gragg Road Closure: A temporary closure of Gragg Road begins today, March 3. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes while crews perform essential maintenance.
• Nolensville Pike (SR 11): The continuous closure of Bradford Hills Drive remains in effect. This closure is necessary for ongoing widening, utility relocation, and bridge construction, with a scheduled reopening in April 2026.
• Woodland Street Bridge: Phase 2 of the bridge repair project is currently active. Traffic shifts and lane closures may occur during peak hours.
• I-65 and Briley Parkway: Travelers should watch for bridge inspection operations that may prompt ramp and lane closures in this major interchange area today.

Public Health and Community Safety Notices

The Metro Public Health Department is currently highlighting the launch of the city’s first comprehensive Community Safety Plan. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office, the department is initiating a citywide engagement process to address behavioral health, mental health counseling accessibility, and violence prevention. Residents are encouraged to participate in upcoming Community Safety Task Force meetings later this month to help shape Nashville’s long-term safety strategies.