Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your voice at the Metro Council representing District 24. It is a responsibility I don't take lightly.
A few quick updates:
The zoning public hearing for Novel Richland Creek (formerly known as Crescent Lions Lead at the current Spirt of Halloween/former Steinmart) will be during the Metro Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This involves three bills: BL2024-548, BL2024-549, BL2024-550. Interested persons may speak in support or opposition at the public hearing on this date. The Metro Council will make the final decision to approve or disapprove this request. Please email Brenda.Gadd@Nashville.gov for more information.
I have joined the Metro Council's Pet Policy Working Group, which will be coming together to discuss pet policy and improvements to Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC).
I'm hosting a community this week (details below).
Vice Mayor Angie Henderson announced the 2024-2025 Standing Committee Chairs for the Metro Council last month. I am honored to chair the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Entertainment Committee. You can see the full list of appointees here.
In service,
Brenda Gadd
Councilmember, District 24
Community Meeting Agenda:
Metro Updates, 46th Avenue NDOT Plan, Tree Planting near West End neighborhoods, Proposal from CA South rental property on Charlotte Avenue
Stormwater System Improvements:
Lynnbrook Road at Woodlawn Drive
The Stormwater System Improvements Project on Lynnbrook Road is approved to begin construction on Sept. 11, 2024. With a construction length of 90 calendar days, the project is scheduled to be completed by Dec. 10, 2024. All affected/impacted property owners will be notified of the construction. Walker Building Group, LLC has been awarded this project.
The Neighborhood Street Traffic Calming (NSTC) program is accepting applications through September 16, 2024. Due to high demand, applications are only open during specific periods to ensure fair evaluation. Limiting the window allows staff to efficiently gather data and assess neighborhood needs. Click here for the application.
NDOT Seeks Public Input on Midtown Projects (includes West End Ave./Centennial Park area).
The Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) is requesting feedback on two upcoming projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bike access in Midtown near Centennial Park. The Church Street Complete Street project will enhance a 1.7-mile section of the corridor, while the Athena Bikeways project will add three miles of bikeways. Both projects are part of NDOT's effort to improve multimodal safety and connectivity. Surveys are open to the public through Sept. 30, 2024.
Cumberland Park Name Change Request to Wasioto Park and Community Input Opportunity
The Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking community input on a request to change the name of Cumberland Park to Wasioto Park. The Indigenous Peoples Coalition submitted the request to change the name to honor the original inhabitants of the area. For information on how to share your input, click here.
Above left is an aerial view photo of Cumberland Park. Above right is a photo with Albert Bender and Loraine Segovia Paz with the Indigenous Peoples Coalition. I'm proud to lend my support in this renaming effort and encourage you and the community to give your own feedback during the public meeting process.
Transit Referendum on Nov. 5 Ballot
The Choose How You Move transportation improvement program is officially on the ballot for November 5. Below are some additional resources for voters to learn about the program:
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRANSIT FUNDING REFERENDUM AT ONE OF THESE UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
👉 Please join the White Bridge Neighborhood Association for a transit talk on Sept. 23from 6:30-8:00 PM at 6220 Hickory Valley Rd, Nashville, TN 37205.
👉 Please join Richland West End, Whitland and Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association's for a transit talk on Oct. 10 at 6:30 PM at Otter Creek Church on West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205.
Gadd on the Go: Representing District 24
Metro Council Meetings
Council meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Agendas are posted by the preceding Monday on the Legislative Information Center. Watch live at stream.nashville.gov or on the Metro Nashville Network channel.
