June '25 Newsletter

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A message from Metro Councilor Tonya Hancock:
Summertime, Summertime, its our Budget time!

It's summer! And Budget Season.

Homeowners should have received their home reappraisal in the mail.

The average increase was 45%, and here in District 9 it was 51%.

If you filed for an informal review review findings will be out by June 6, 2025.

If you would to schedule a formal appeal call 615-862-6059 M-F 8:30-4 by June 27.

The Mayor's proposed his Budget Ordinance and here is the "Citizens Guide to the Nashville Budget". The proposed Tax Levy Ordinance lists the General Services District (GSD): $2.782 per $100 and Urban Services District (USD): $2.814 per $100. Both would be a reduction from our current property tax rate, but are higher than they the Certified Tax Rate (CTR) required as a result of the property reassessment. The CTR is $1.9953 for GSD and $2.2224 for USD. The makes the proposed rates are a 39.5% tax increase for the GSD and a 26.5% increase for the USD.

In addition to the increase it is important to note that his proposal has only $0.0382 difference between the GSD and the USD rate. You can see a history of the differences. The total funding difference between the two is $35MM. The two programs that significantly impact the USD: the cost of streetlights: $9.9MM and the cost of trash and recycling collection: $31.5MM for a total difference of $41.1MM. I am going to ask for an adjustment to amend that the differential to $35MM, but I think it will be less than a penny in each direction.

If you would like to speak to the entire body regarding any issue, use CouncilMembers@Nashville.gov or come to our public comment period! We have 20 minutes of public comment on ANY TOPIC at the beginning of each Council meeting, and sign up for this starts in person at 5 p.m. at the Metro Clerk's office. The public hearing on the budget will be Tuesday, June 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Metro Historic Courthouse, no sign-up required.

We should finalize the budget by June 17.

Please reach out with any questions, or come to Talk with Tonya to discuss in person.

Metro Councilor Tonya Hancock

Where are the LPRs?

License Plate Readers were approved by Metro Council last term, a successful 6-month pilot has completed. But when the pilot ended this term the permanent funding has yet to be allocated. The Mayor did not include LPRs in his budget. If these are something you want, you will need to ask CouncilMembers@Nashville.gov to add those in the substitute budget. Here is a recent news story.

Zoning Legislation

Coming to Planning Commission soon:

A request to rezone 3 parcels at 515 Anderson Ln from RS7.5 to RM 20, to align with the adjacent neighborhood.

Passed Planning, coming to Council soon:

A request to rezone from RS10 to R10 for property located at 605 Center Street at the eastern corner of Center Street and Hospital Drive (.57 acres).

A request to rezone 326, 346, 350, 370 Rio Vista Dr from RS7.5 to R8 zoning.

A request to rezone from RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 400 and 408 Maple Street and 4th Avenue (.5 acres), to create two lots.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Tonya.Hancock@Nashville.gov

Event Information

Talk to Tonya @Madtown Coffee

When?

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025, 08:00 AM

Where?

516 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN, USA

Event Information

Talk to Tonya @Yazoo Brewing Company

When?

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025, 06:00 PM

Where?

900 River Bluff Drive, Madison, TN, USA

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025

Selection Criteria: The criteria for selection will be based on artists conceptual ideas, their body of work and ability to meet project goals and timelines.

Artists Will Be Contacted By: Fall 2025

Final Art Installation Date: Spring 2027

Eligibility: Artists from all around the world are welcome to submit their work for consideration and all local Tennessee artists are highly encouraged to submit as well

Type: Public Art & Proposals

Categories: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Collage, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Leatherwork, Woodworking/Burning, Pottery, Glasswork/Stained Glass, Screenprinting, Embroidery, Weaving, Textiles, etc.

CLICK TO APPLY

Camel Express is coming to Madison!

The old Smith Brothers Car Wash at 222 Gallatin Pike S is under new ownership!

Camel Express Car Wash is coming in its place.

This is an upscale drive through car wash that operates on a pay by use or monthly subscription.

If you just cannot wait, there is one on Dickerson Pike at 3430 Doverside Drive.

They have graphene, ceramic, wax, underbody, tire shine, and vacuums.

I am excited about the new investment in Madison.

Peeler Park Pedestrian Path

This has been a top priority of Council for years. 2021 #4, 2022 #1, 2023 #1, 2024 #2, and in 2025 #4. Did you watch District 9's very own Mathew Angel speak in favor at the Council meeting last year?

If you would like the Mayor to fund this highly supported project in the budget this spring, please email Mayor@Nashville.gov with the suggestion. Line 23DS0008 from the Capital Improvement Budget.

You can also email CouncilMembers@Nashville.Gov. You can come to our public comment period at 6:30 p.m. on Council Meeting nights (it is 20 minutes so the first 10-12 people get to speak for no more than 2 minutes each), or you can come to our Budget public hearing at council on June 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Please fill out the park survey here.

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