Members were notified that an individual at City Winery became unresponsive after officers used empty-hand control and were later declared dead; the board said the cold-case unit is investigating and that notification procedures need clarification in interagency agreements.

Agency staff summarized a Federal Transit Administration triennial review that found documentation-related deficiencies in several areas (subrecipient oversight, spare vehicle ratio, ADA complaint documentation, paratransit visitor documentation, next-day scheduling). Staff said corrective actions were submitted and some items must be documented by November; presenters emphasized many findings reflect documentation gaps rather than operational failures.

A Metro engineering representative updated the Nashville Public Library board on damage from a June 10, 2025 garage fire and described an interim plan to open northern levels 1–4 while upper levels remain closed; he said about 310 stalls should be available for public use after obligations to other parties are met.

The Nashville Public Library board heard a director's report announcing a $2 million addition for collections (raising this year's collections total to $5.8 million), approved several foundation-funded grants, and accepted donations of a bookmobile and a puppet truck for library programs; council filing and final approvals will go to Metro Council.

Presenters told the committee $300 million will move to EBDA escrow and funds for the Sigenthaler bridge will be released via EBDA-reviewed pay applications; EBDA said it will use third-party evaluation and NDOT certification before payments.

Presenters described a division of responsibilities: Titans manage design and construction and assemble pay apps, EBDA will provide funding oversight and process payments, and Metro will be the long‑term owner responsible for maintenance and approval of designs and pay applications.

The Sports Authority finance committee voted to recommend adding the Sigenthaler pedestrian bridge reconstruction to the stadium development agreement, a project described as roughly 750 feet long, about 35 feet wide and capped at a not-to-exceed $75 million; approval is contingent on an EBDA funds transfer.

The Stormwater Management Commission approved variances enabling a 12-foot ADA-compliant Harpeth River greenway extension and a multimodal bridge tied to the Arisa (Cypressbrook) Bellevue development, but required a Metro no-rise certification before grading or construction may proceed amid neighbor concerns about flood impacts and notice.

The Transportation Infrastructure Committee approved an ordinance to allow pedicabs to use bike and protected mobility lanes, citing safety and event-transportation needs; committee vote was 10-0.

After passing data-center zoning updates, the council approved BL2026-1448, a temporary moratorium extending to Dec. 1 to allow agency reports and follow-up legislation to be produced before new permitting proceeds.

Council members praised a proof-of-concept NDOT mapping tool but raised questions about scope, staffing and costs; the committee recommended a two-meeting deferral to gather more information and potentially amend the proposal.

The mayor said My Brother's Keeper Nashville was selected for the Obama Foundation Accelerator Program, a two-year, $200,000 initiative to help ensure every Metro school student reads on grade level by the end of third grade; the city is the official government sponsor.

A Metro Council committee recommended approval of a substitute zoning ordinance to add data-center uses and conditions, adopting requirements for emergency-response plans, public compliance reporting, PUE/WUE metrics, and on-site noise monitoring while rejecting some stricter power and time-limit amendments.

Council member Koopin moved to defer a Vision 0 resolution urging NDOT and the mayor's office to accelerate pedestrian-safety initiatives; the committee agreed to defer to Sept. 15 to allow NDOT to staff a Vision 0 program manager and director and provide additional details.

The Metropolitan Council approved BL2026-1391 (with companion BL2026-1392) after extended public comment and floor amendments requiring emergency response and efficiency reporting; supporters said the ordinance is a first step, while some residents pressed for stronger safeguards for water, wildlife and murals.

The CEO announced a July 1 launch of a 90-day culture and leadership accountability reset, an HR restructure effective Aug. 1, an employee 5% COLA and a 2% one-time recognition payment, and plans to begin searches for general counsel and a chief nursing officer.

Donald Anthony of Metro Planning presented a Major and Collector Street Plan amendment for Waseoto Bend, explaining it is a policy component of Nashville NEXT and requesting BPAC submit recommendations by Aug. 25 ahead of a Sept. 10 Planning Commission hearing.

Council members debated BL20261511, an ordinance to require annual employee surveys across departments; Metro HR Director Shannon Hall said the department lacks funds and legal advised the council cannot prescribe survey cadence or content. Members voted to defer the item one meeting for additional work.

After staff, clinicians and community members urged continuity, the Hospital Authority CEO Performance & Search Committee voted to recommend interim CEO Dr. Veronica Elders to the full board as its nominee for permanent CEO. The committee will forward the recommendation for final action at tomorrow’s board meeting.

The board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Nashville Electric Service to construct an NES-only duct bank across the Central Waterfront; members asked staff for the Metro ITS feasibility report and pressed for plans to avoid future repeated roadway digs for communications infrastructure.

CEO Steve reported that procurement and design work is underway for a Nolensville Pike project, a new bus operations facility and an Antioch Transit Center; staff launched a service expansion on July 5 and expect to expand the fleet by over 100 vehicles with supporting capital work.

Authority staff said the central waterfront will be ready for Super Bowl 64 in February 2030 if current programs and schedules hold, listing infrastructure projects that must be coordinated by Q4 2029, including lowering James Robertson Parkway, a Seganthaler connector, and deconstruction of the old Nissan Stadium.

Christopher Carlson was recommended for the CBID board after an interview in which council members raised concerns about a previously failed CBID budget and the possible use of state troopers downtown; Carlson said he had not yet reviewed line-item allocations and emphasized partnership and listening.

The Metro Council committee approved an amendment to keep a temporary moratorium on data‑center permits in place through Dec. 1 and removed language that would have ended the moratorium automatically on passage of the related zoning bill, citing time for mayoral/agency reviews under Executive Order 59.

Clark & Huddleston Properties asked to build a three‑story duplex on a narrow bluff lot at 370 Rio Vista Drive; the board denied the height variance after concluding the lot’s constraints were not unique in the area and would conflict with a recent council height cap.