Official Roundup: City Council Notices and Health Board Schedules
Metro Board of Health Monthly Meeting
The Metropolitan Public Health Department has issued a notice for the regularly scheduled Health Board meeting occurring today, Thursday, February 12, 2026. The meeting is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be hosted at the Lentz Public Health Center, located at 2500 Charlotte Avenue, in the 3rd Floor Board Room. These meetings are open to the public and serve as a forum for reviewing Davidson County health statistics, community wellness initiatives, and departmental updates. Residents interested in public health policy or seeking to understand current health trends in Nashville are encouraged to attend.
Metropolitan Equalization Board Session
The Metropolitan Equalization Board is scheduled to meet this morning, February 12, at 8:30 a.m. at the Howard Office Building, located at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way. This session is part of the board’s ongoing responsibility to hear appeals regarding property assessments and to ensure equitable tax valuations across the district. Property owners with scheduled hearings should arrive early to check in with the Assessor of Property staff.
TDOT Traffic Advisory: I-65 Bridge Construction
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced significant nighttime closures beginning tonight, February 12, 2026, as part of the I-65 Phase 3 Widening and Improvements project. Starting at 8:00 p.m. and continuing through 5:00 a.m. Friday morning, crews will close US-31W (State Route 41) in both directions and detour northbound Interstate 65. These closures are required for a deck pour on the new I-65 bridge over US-31W. Motorists will be diverted off the interstate at the US-31W Exit 98 ramp and back on using the corresponding entrance ramp. Drivers are advised to allow extra travel time and exercise caution in active work zones.
MDHA Affordable Housing Waitlists
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) reminds residents that applications remain open for three affordable housing properties throughout February. The waiting lists are operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be submitted online through the MDHA website. This window is scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m. on February 20, 2026. For those without reliable internet access, Nashville Public Library locations provide public computers that may be used to complete the ten-minute application process.
Trash and Recycling Schedule Adjustments
Metro Nashville and Davidson County officials remind residents that the new trash and recycling collection schedule implemented earlier this month remains in effect. This transition is part of an effort to streamline waste management routes. Residents are encouraged to visit the official city portal to confirm their specific pickup dates and ensure all bins are placed curbside by the designated morning deadline to avoid service interruptions.