Graeme Coates
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 21:35
- Avg per meeting
- 2:24
- Segments
- 403
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Top issues during term (20)
Waldron and Blair Roads Large-Scale Rezoning
Substantial long-term impacts on municipal infrastructure, utility demands, and tax revenues.
Zoning Restrictions for Vape and Cannabinoid Retail Establishments
Minimal direct financial impact on municipal revenues, though zoning clarity helps streamline code enforcement.
Property Purchase at 405 Old Nashville Highway
Purchase prices aren't stated in the agenda, so the cost to taxpayers isn't yet public.
Senior Center Roof Replacement Bid Licensing Issue
The bid amount is not stated in the published agenda.
Public comment rules amendment
South Waldron Road widening project continues
Amendment cost not stated in the agenda.
School Zone Automated Enforcement Agreement
Delayed potential citation revenue and camera installation costs.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Planning Area Districts (Ordinance #2026-20)
Twinning Station Mixed-Use Development
The developer would fund sewer pump station upgrades and dedicate public-use land to the city.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Public Notice Timelines
None.
Surplus weapons trade for ammunition
The trade offsets ammunition costs for the police department.
leaf collection
It's a free municipal service funded by your local tax dollars, so you might as well take advantage of it.
Pope Drive road standards
If the plat is withdrawn, the city loses a free right-of-way dedication, sidewalk, and emergency turnaround.
First-Responder Mental Health Support Program
Costs the city $12,500 a year.
IDB Letter of Intent for 5175 Murfreesboro Road
Purchase price matches the $1.1 million appraisal from earlier this year.
Hollandale Road Residential Rezoning
The developer is paying for the traffic signal and intersection improvements, but the city may need to fund a left-turn lane at Sand Hill separately.
Domestic Fowl Regulation Ordinance
Eliminates municipal permit fee revenue for backyard chickenkeeping.
Proposed High-Density Housing and School Overcrowding
Private developer investment in road widening, traffic signals, and utility infrastructure.
Data Center Zoning Restrictions and Buffers
Ensures utility upgrades are funded by developers rather than local electric and water ratepayers.
water restrictions
Conserving water now helps the city avoid emergency supply costs that could eventually hit your utility bill.
Decisions during term (136)
Recorded while Coates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
DRIVE Software License Renewal with Kimley-Horn - Deferred to Regular Meeting
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Sept 15 Workshop and Sept 29 Regular Meeting)
Rezoning - Cody Bass / Enclave at Hollandale Ridge (36.24 acres, Hollandale Road)
Rezoning - Equitable Property Company / Twinning Station (89.1 acres, Waldron and Blair Roads)
Final Plat - Pope Drive Subdivision, Section 2 (two lots, 1.2 acres)
Deferral of Hollandale Road Rezoning (Cody Bass)
Deferral of Twinning Station Rezoning (Equitable Property Company)
Site Plan Approval: Classical Rutherford Charter School
Two-Month Deferral of Minerva Drive/Sand Hill Road Rezoning
Site Plan Approval: 177 Old Nashville Highway Retail Building
Final Plat Approval: Jackson Square Subdivision Resubdivision
Recommendation to Amend Chapter 4 Regarding Planning Area Districts
Recommendation to Amend Zoning Ordinance Regarding Tobacco, Vape, and Cannabinoid Retail Establishments
Final Plat Approval: Emrose Village Subdivision
Approve Minutes: August 11, 2026 Workshop and August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Variance Request for 6001 Jackson Square Boulevard
Approve Minutes: May 27, 2025 Meeting and June 30, 2026 Meeting.
Approval of Minutes
First Reading - Ordinance #2026-14 (Domestic Fowl)
Voting record (13)
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