Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Nashville public meetings and civic data.
When does the Nashville Metropolitan Council meet?
The Metropolitan Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the David Scobey Council Chamber of the Historic Metro Courthouse, 1 Public Square. Standing committees meet the Monday and Tuesday of council week.
How many members are on the Metro Council?
The Metropolitan Council has 40 members (35 district seats and 5 at-large seats) and is presided over by the elected Vice Mayor.
Where can I watch Metro Council meetings?
Meetings are streamed live on the Metro Nashville Network and archived on its YouTube channel; council agendas, minutes and legislation are on nashville.legistar.com. They are also searchable on OpenTennessee.
When does the Metro Nashville Planning Commission meet?
The Planning Commission generally meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Howard Office Building (Sonny West Conference Center).