Public Notice Roundup: Winter Storm Recovery and 2026 Election Readiness
Metropolitan Property Tax and Personal Property Deadlines
The Metropolitan Trustee’s Office reminds all residents that 2025 property taxes must be paid in full by February 28, 2026, to avoid interest charges. Payments made after this date will incur a 1.5 percent interest penalty starting March 1. Additionally, the application window for the Property Tax Freeze and Property Tax Relief programs remains open through April 5, 2026. These programs are available to qualifying homeowners aged 65 or older, disabled homeowners, and disabled veterans. Furthermore, the Assessor of Property has announced that the Online Filing System for Schedule B (Tangible Personal Property) is now active as of February 6, 2026. Business owners are encouraged to file early to meet the April 24 deadline.
2026 Election Cycle: Absentee Ballots and Qualifying Deadlines
Preparation for the May 5, 2026, County Primary Election is officially underway. As of February 4, the Davidson County Election Commission is accepting requests for absentee ballots for the primary. Potential candidates are reminded that the qualifying deadline to file petitions for the May ballot is February 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Residents not yet registered to vote have until April 6, 2026, to complete their registration for the upcoming primary cycle.
Winter Storm Recovery and Infrastructure Maintenance
Following recent severe winter weather across Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has initiated a statewide pothole repair effort. Motorists should expect rolling lane closures and short-term delays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. as crews prioritize interstates and high-volume state routes. Additionally, beginning Monday, February 9, bridge repair work will start on SR 95, necessitating 24-hour lane restrictions. In Davidson County, ongoing widening projects on I-65 and SR 174 continue to cause nightly delays between 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
Upcoming Metro Council Committee and Caucus Sessions
Metro Council activity resumes tomorrow, Monday, February 9, with the Women’s Caucus meeting at the Historic Metro Courthouse at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Minority Caucus at 6:00 p.m. A significant joint meeting of the Public Health and Safety and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 p.m. This special session will focus on reviewing Metro’s emergency communication protocols and response efforts during the recent winter storms to identify infrastructure and flow-of-information improvements.
Public Health and Community Support
In response to the emotional and physical toll of the recent prolonged winter weather event, the Mental Health Cooperative is offering specialized guidance and support services. Residents experiencing distress or seeking recovery resources following storm-related damage are encouraged to access community support programs. Public health officials continue to monitor road conditions and encourage caution as permanent infrastructure repairs remain dependent on favorable weather conditions throughout February.