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Brandy Blanton

Alderman At-Large, Position B2011-2027

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
32
Total speaking time
3:11:03
Avg per meeting
5:58
Segments
2953

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↓Jan 2026[47]

Historic District and Residential Property Design Reviews

Involves substantial financial costs for the homeowners to avoid potential wholesale roof removal.

high↑Sep 2026[38]

E-Bicycle and Play Vehicle Regulations

None anticipated.

high→Mar 2026[32]

Commercial Beer Permit Applications and Ownership Transitions

Standard application fees and privilege taxes were collected for each permit.

high→Jan 2026[29]

Harpeth Village PUD Mixed-Use Project

Substantial private investment in commercial and residential infrastructure within the Factory Historic District.

high↑Mar 2026[26]

Downtown Parking Strategy and Management

Potential future investments in parking infrastructure, signage, or technology depending on policy recommendations.

critical↑Feb 2026[22]

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget and Tax Levy

Fund balances drop by about $5.07 million combined, with no change to the general fund.

critical↓Aug 2026[21]

Clovercroft Road Safety and Traffic Management

Substantial capital funding will be required if the city and county partner to widen the road and add shoulders or safety features.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Branch Creek Crossing PUD Condominiums

Standard development review fees.

high↑Sep 2026[20]

Huffines Ridge PUD Rezoning and Development Plan

Private investment by the developer to bring in fill material and construct residential units.

critical→Aug 2026[20]

Infill Commercial Scale and Floodplain Constraints on 5th Avenue North

Significant commercial investment and changes to downtown gateway property values.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades

Projects include expenditures of $550,360 for membrane replacement and $1,405,548 for pipe rehabilitation advisory services.

low↑Oct 2026[18]

Mooney Alley Surplus Declaration (Resolution 2026-82)

Unknown until the property's value and disposition are considered in January.

critical↑Jan 2026[16]

Zoning Ordinance Annual Update and Building Heights

May require 50% application fee refunds if development plans face disapproval under tight state timelines.

high→Aug 2026[16]

Bassett PUD Subdivision and Multi-Family Development

Property values and financing capacity for regional rental housing could be impacted by broader market trends and future density approvals.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Del Rio Pike Roadway Widening & Culvert Improvements

Includes a $1,746,966 construction contract for Mack Hatcher intersection improvements and various design and appraisal cost increases.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Wall Signage Compliance at 301 Lewisburg Ave.

None anticipated for the city.

high↓Jan 2026[13]

Armistead Infrastructure Development District and Housing

Establishes policy frameworks that could shift infrastructure financing costs onto future development districts through long-term assessments.

critical↓Jun 2026[12]

Poplars Reserve Annexation and Rezoning

Developer will contribute right-of-way and roadway improvements along Clovercroft Road.

medium↓Jul 2026[12]

Vested Rights Extensions for Major Projects

Allows existing property entitlements to remain valid without requiring costly redesigns under newer ordinances.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

The Banks at Brownland PUD Master Development Plan

Financial impacts and partnership terms will be determined in future discussions.

Decisions during term (797)

Recorded while Blanton was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Agenda (Items 12-16, with 9-11 pulled)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Setting the Agenda (adding pulled items 9, 10, 11)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Approval of Minutes (October 13, 2026)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-26 — FY2027 Budget Amendment (Second Reading, Public Hearing)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-18 — Annual Zoning Ordinance Update (First Reading)

approvedVoted yes8-0Oct 27, 2026

Baggett Amendment to Ordinance 2026-18 (remove Section 23.2.4(B))

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-22 — Zoning Text on Building Materials (First Reading)

approvedVoted yes7-1Oct 27, 2026

Potts Amendment to Ordinance 2026-19 (e-bikes 'unless otherwise signed')

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-19 — E-Bicycles and Play Vehicles (Final Reading)

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-25 — Autonomous Vehicle Traffic Citations (First Reading)

tabled8-0Oct 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-82 — Mooney Alley Surplus Property (Referred)

approvedOct 27, 2026

Motion to Recess Into Executive Session

approved8-0Oct 27, 2026

Consideration Of Resolution 2026-90, A Resolution To Amend The Compensation Plan Structure For The City Of Franklin, Tennesse

approved3-0Oct 22, 2026

Adoption of Agenda

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

Resolution 2026-37: Colletta Park PUD Offsite Sewer Condemnation

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

Draft Resolution 2026-92: Sewer Availability for 2237 S Berry's Chapel Road

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

COF Contract No. 2026-0415: LDA Engineering for Pearl Park SRF Loan Assistance

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

Draft Contract No. 2026-0435: C&T Engineering Owner's Advisor Services

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

Draft COF Contract No. 2026-0437: ZENON Environmental Membrane Train Replacement

approvedVoted yes4-0Oct 22, 2026

Draft Resolution 2026-95: Jones Bros Construction Intersection Improvements

Voting record (157)

150 yes7 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Baggett Amendment to Ordinance 2026-18 (remove Section 23.2.4(B))

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Potts Amendment to Ordinance 2026-19 (e-bikes 'unless otherwise signed')

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Resolution 2026-37: Colletta Park PUD Offsite Sewer Condemnation

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft Resolution 2026-92: Sewer Availability for 2237 S Berry's Chapel Road

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

COF Contract No. 2026-0415: LDA Engineering for Pearl Park SRF Loan Assistance

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft Contract No. 2026-0435: C&T Engineering Owner's Advisor Services

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft COF Contract No. 2026-0437: ZENON Environmental Membrane Train Replacement

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft Resolution 2026-95: Jones Bros Construction Intersection Improvements

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Amendment 3 to COF Contract No. 2019-0233: Alfred Benesch & Company Design Services

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft Amendment 1 to COF Contract No. 2022-0156: Boozer & Company Appraisal Services

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Draft Amendment 1 to COF Contract No. 2022-0157: CBRE Review Appraisal Services

Voted yesOct 22, 2026

Change Order 6 to COF Contract No. 2025-0253: Liberty Hills Pond Stream Restoration

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ordinance 2025-19: Harpeth Village PUD Rezoning Deferral

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-19: E-Bicycles and Play Vehicles Municipal Code Amendments Deferral

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Changes In Agenda And Setting The Agenda

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Approval Of Minutes

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Ordinance 2026-23, An Ordinance To Reduce The Speed Limit On All Public Roadways In The Maplewood Subdivision To Twenty Miles Per Hour (20mph)

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Resolution 2026-63, A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of COF Contract No. 2026-0191 With Capital City Construction Services, LLC, In The Amount of $1,580,014.22, For The Del Rio Pike Roadway Widening & Culvert Improvements Project

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of DRAFT Resolution 2026-68, A Resolution Declaring Certain Right-Of-Way Located At The End of Buckworth Avenue Between 1010 and 1011 Buckworth Avenue As Surplus

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Amendment 2 To COF Contract No. 2018-0242, A Professional Services Agreement With Barge Design Solutions, Inc., For The Columbia Ave Widening And Improvements Project (TDOT PIN 121454.00)

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Change Order 1 To COF Contract No. 2018-0242 [2026-0178], With Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC For The Construction Of The South Royal Oaks Blvd/Royal Oaks Court Intersection Improvements At SR-397 Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway For An Increase Of $59,764.82

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of COF Contract No. 2026-0337, With Windstream KDL, Inc. For Right-Of-Way Use Agreement

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of DRAFT COF Contract No. 2026-0355, A Utility Relocation Agreement With Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation For The Old Peytonsville Road & Long Lane Bridge & Connector Project In The Estimated Amount Of $173,889.26.

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of DRAFT Resolution 2026-78, A Resolution To Grant Sewer Availability For 4027 Clovercroft Road (Map 79L, Parcel 50.04)

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Final Change Order For COF Contract No. 2024-0105, With Civil Constructors For The South East Park Water Line Extension For An Increase Of 36 Calendar Days And A Decrease Of $415,181.70

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Amendment 2 To COF Contract No. 2025-0086, With Gresham Smith For The WTP Improvements — New Hydrochloric Acid Building In The Amount Of $199,836

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Change Order 4 To COF Contract No. 2025-0174, With Garney Construction For The Ewingville Drive Emergency 48" FRP Repair Project For An Increase Of 30 Calendar Days

Voted yesAug 27, 2026

Consideration Of Amendment 1 To COF Contract No. 2025-0251, With C&T Engineering And Inspection For The Ewingville 48" FRP Emergency Repair In The Amount Of $59,210

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Resolution 2026-47: Annexation for Poplars Reserve PUD

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Ordinance 2026-17: Zoning for Poplars Reserve PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Ordinance 2026-07 Rezoning for Bassett PUD (Second Reading)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-35 Development Plan for Bassett PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Ordinance 2026-15 Rezoning for Denson Place PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-49 Development Plan for Denson Place PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

COF Contract No. 2026-0202 for Denson Place

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Ordinance 2026-16 Rezoning for Iris Place PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-50 Development Plan for Iris Place PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

COF Contract No. 2026-0201 for Iris Place

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-48 Plan of Services for Poplars Reserve Annexation

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-47 Annexation of Five Properties (Poplars Reserve)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Ordinance 2026-17 Zoning for Poplars Reserve PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution 2026-52 Development Plan for Poplars Reserve PUD

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

COF Contract No. 2026-0310 with Colorburst Landscape Services

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Reappointment to Ethics Commission

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Appointment of Aaron Housel to Ethics Commission

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Appointment of Victoria McCoy to Development Services Advisory Commission

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Reappointment to Civil War Historical Commission

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Rejection of Settlement Offer in Legal Case

Voted yesJun 25, 2026

Consideration Of Approval Of Minutes May 28, 2026 Capital Investment Committee

Voted yesJun 25, 2026

Consideration Of Approval Of Minutes May 28, 2026 Capital Investment Committee