Metropolitan Council · Nashville, Tennessee
Emily Benedict
Council Member. In office since September 15, 2023, current term ends August 31, 2027.
Matters they sponsored
A resolution celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the W.O. Smith Music School.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Sep 17, 2026)
A resolution approving amendment two to a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to...
approved (Sep 17, 2026)
An ordinance approving a participation agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Housing Division of the Metropolitan Planning...
referred (Sep 15, 2026)
A resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Sep 4, 2026)
A resolution requesting the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) to make an exception to Policy 33-006 and rename Nashville International Airport as "Dolly...
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Sep 4, 2026)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Catherine Dominy.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Sep 4, 2026)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Member of Council Jamie D. Isabel.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Sep 4, 2026)
A resolution commending and honoring Brenda Wynn upon her retirement from the office of the Davidson County Clerk.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Aug 19, 2026)
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-015TX-001).
passed on first reading (Aug 18, 2026)
An ordinance approving a greenway conservation easement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, through the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, and Ben Allen...
approved (Sep 17, 2026)
An ordinance amending Section 13.08.080 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to the use of drones as first responder programs, unmanned aircraft systems and surveillance technology.
approved (Sep 4, 2026)
A resolution honoring the Nashville Humane Association on the occasion of its 80th anniversary.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Aug 7, 2026)
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An Ordinance to amend Chapter 12.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to right turns on red, reporting requirements regarding roadway safety, and other related clarifications.
deferred (Sep 15, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $1,621,095 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Nashville Cares and approving a grant contract between...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $211,866 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to United Neighborhood Health Services, Inc., dba Neighborhood...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $452,444 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Street Works, dba Today’s Hope, and approving a grant...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $19,200 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Music City Prep Clinic and approving a grant contract by and...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $276,204 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to We Are One Recovery and approving a grant contract by and...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution accepting the Healthy Start Initiative Grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, to the Metropolitan Government, acting...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution approving amendment one to a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
A resolution appropriating a total of $563,908 from the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to Meharry Medical College and approving a grant contract...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS7.5 to RM20-A-NS zoning for...
effective (Sep 25, 2026)
A resolution recognizing July 18 to August 17, 2026, as South Asian Heritage Month in Nashville and Davidson County.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Jul 24, 2026)
A resolution honoring the life of Vonda McDaniel and her legacy of service to the labor movement in Nashville and Davidson County.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Jul 24, 2026)
A resolution commemorating the installation of the 400th ONEBox in Nashville and Davidson County and recognizing the history and growth of the ONEBox naloxone program.
returned unsigned by the Mayor (Jul 9, 2026)
An ordinance authorizing The Metropolitan Government to acquire the fee interest in a parcel of property (Parcel ID No. 13300013500) through negotiation or condemnation for office, warehouse,...
approved (Aug 7, 2026)
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying a Historic Landmark Overlay District...
effective (Aug 28, 2026)
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1482, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District to property located at 3411 Albion Street, at the corner of...
effective (Aug 28, 2026)
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