How to Find & Attend a Metro Council Town Hall

The Nashville Metro Council is a group of 40 elected representatives who serve as the legislative authority of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville. 

Here’s how to find, attend, and participate in Nashville's Metro Council Town Hall.

If you can’t attend a public hearing, you can live stream the meeting on Nashville.gov, on cable (Comcast channel 3, AT&T Uverse channel 99), or on the Roku Metro Nashville Network Channel.

How and where do I attend Metro Council Town Hall?

The Nashville Metro Council holds meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The meetings occur in person at the David Scobey Council Chambers at the Historic Metro Courthouse located in One Public Square.

All meetings are open to the public. The first meeting of each month is a public hearing that welcomes feedback from all interested parties on a local issue.

How do I participate in a public hearing?

Council meetings and public hearings promote open dialogue between local officials and residents, provide updates on local initiatives and enable community members to express their viewpoints on matters that affect them.

To speak on a public hearing item, community members must attend the meeting in person, as the call-in option is no longer available.

Before attending a public meeting, it is helpful to know the purpose of the event and who will be participating. This will help you prepare your speech ahead of time. 

You can familiarise yourself with the agenda and view the upcoming meeting calendar here.

If you have any questions before the meeting, call the Council at 615-862-6780.

What to expect speaking at a Council Town Hall Meeting

The Vice Mayor, Jim Shulman, will announce the start of a public hearing and instruct those who wish to speak to line up at the podium. During your two-minute speaking time, state your name, address, and whether you are in favor of or against the proposed government action.

Tips for speaking at a Council Town Hall Meeting

• Limit your comments to a few key points to make them more persuasive and memorable
• Provide supporting materials, anecdotes, and any relevant documentation to support your argument
• Speak slowly and clearly, and avoid using overly technical language or jargon

Nashville Metro Council: Upcoming events

Metropolitan Council Meeting - April 4, 2023

Tax Incentive and Abatement Study and Formulating Committee Meeting - April 5, 2023

• This meeting will discuss how the government can use tax incentives to encourage people to use property for the public good, and suggest ways to make it fair, honest, and responsible.

2023 Nashville and Davidson County Participatory Budget Cycle Steering Committee meeting - April 15, 2023

• This meeting will discuss how to spend part of a public budget.

2023 Nashville and Davidson County Participatory Budget Cycle Steering Committee Meeting - April 29, 2023

• This meeting will discuss how to spend part of a public budget.

Other ways to get involved

Nashville Metro Council invites you to get in contact if you have concerns about any specific matter. Simply go to www.nashville.gov and click on Government and then Metro Council. 

If you can’t attend a public hearing, you can live stream the meeting on Nashville.gov, on cable TV (Comcast channel 3, AT&T Uverse channel 99), or on the Roku Metro Nashville Network Channel.

To keep up with the local government's activities, stay informed by checking your local newspaper, Nashville.gov, and other local media sources.