Quin Evans Segall

Metro Council members are promoting legislation to ban turning right at a red light in various parts of Nashville to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce conflicts between drivers and crosswalk users. Proponents note that the number of pedestrians killed on Nashville roads increased significantly in 2026 compared to last year. However, opponents argue that banning such turns could increase traffic congestion and make streets more difficult for motorists.

The Metro Council considered legislation allowing Music City Center to refinance debt and transfer $300 million in excess tourism tax revenues for East Bank infrastructure, despite questions raised by councilmembers Sean Parker and Quin Evans Segall. The proposal involves extending dedicated tax streams while freeing up city capacity for an affordable housing bond program. Other topics included a bill restricting drone use and another effort led by Councilmember Joy Styles to mandate annual employee surveys across Metro departments.