Public Notice Roundup: Council Schedules and Major Infrastructure Updates

Metropolitan Council and Committee Meetings

As the new month begins, Nashville residents are encouraged to take note of several upcoming legislative sessions held at the Historic Metro Courthouse. Active notices for Sunday, March 1, 2026, indicate a busy week ahead for local governance. On Monday, March 2, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will convene at 3:45 p.m., followed by the Planning and Zoning and Budget and Finance committees later that evening. The full Metropolitan Council is scheduled for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Public announcements and presentations will precede the main session starting at 6:00 p.m. These meetings remain open to the public and will be broadcast live via the Metro Nashville Network and its associated streaming platforms.

Major Roadway and Bridge Advisories

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) have issued several advisories regarding active projects impacting local travel starting today, Sunday, March 1:

• I-24 Nightly Lane Closures: Beginning tonight and continuing through March 6, multiple eastbound lane closures will occur between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for pavement marker replacement from mile markers 56 to 62. Additionally, bridge repair operations will necessitate a full closure of the Exit 221A ramp throughout the day.
• John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge: Repairs are currently underway on this iconic landmark. Intermittent partial closures are expected to continue for the next 90 days. While the north sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians, cyclists are officially required to dismount and walk their bicycles through any restricted zones.
• Nolensville Pike Area: A continuous closure of Bradford Hills Drive remains in effect as part of a major widening project. This closure is projected to last until April 30, 2026. Motorists should utilize the established detour routes.
• Woodland Street Bridge: Phase 2 of the bridge repair project is now active, potentially impacting traffic flow between East Nashville and the downtown core.

Public Health and Regional Planning Notices

The Metro Public Health Department has announced that the Behavioral Health and Wellness Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, March 5, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lentz Public Health Center. Furthermore, the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) has issued a public notice for several regional planning meetings this month, including a Transportation Coordinating Committee session on March 4 to discuss future regional transit goals. Residents needing to report non-emergency infrastructure issues, such as potholes or debris, are reminded to use the hubNashville system or call 311 for assistance.