Official Notice: Nashville Holiday Service Schedules and Public Updates

Metropolitan Government Office Closures

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, most Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County offices are closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. This closure includes administrative offices at the Metro Courthouse, the Circuit Court Clerk’s office, and all Davidson County courts. Public safety and emergency services, including the Nashville Fire Department and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, remain fully operational. All city offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Public Transit and Waste Collection Schedules

Residents should take note of the following adjustments to public services during the holiday observance:

• WeGo Public Transit: All bus routes are operating on a Saturday schedule today. Regular weekday service, including regional commuter routes, will resume on Tuesday. Riders are encouraged to check the WeGo website for specific route timing following the system-wide service changes implemented earlier this month.
• Trash and Recycling: Curbside collection for residents within the Urban Services District is delayed by one day this week. Households with a regular Monday pickup will be serviced on Tuesday, with all subsequent routes shifting forward one day. Regular schedules will return the following week.
• Metro Public Libraries: All Nashville Public Library branches are closed today. Online digital resources and the 24/7 drop-box services remain available.

Metropolitan Council and Public Meetings

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County has issued a notice for its next regularly scheduled meeting, set to take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Official proceedings include:

• Council Meeting: The main meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Metropolitan Courthouse.
• Announcements: A custom meeting for presentations and announcements will precede the main session at 6:00 p.m.
• Public Access: Residents can view the meeting live via the Metro Nashville Network (MNN) on local cable channels or through the official Metro streaming portal.

Public Health and Infrastructure Advisories

The following health and safety notices remain active for the Nashville area:

• Food Safety Inspections: The Metro Public Health Department has released updated health scores for Davidson County food service establishments. Residents may review the latest inspection reports, which are required to be posted prominently at all licensed facilities.
• Road and Bridge Operations: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that bridge inspection operations will continue this week. Motorists should anticipate intermittent lane and ramp closures on I-65 and surrounding interchanges.

Education and Community Reminders

Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) are closed today. However, the district has announced that the Optional Schools application window for the 2026-2027 academic year will officially open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. Families looking to apply for magnet programs or school choice options should prepare their documentation for the start of the application period.