Welcome to the Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement for the City of Nashville and Davidson County.
The beauty of our city is our neighborhoods; they make every corner of the county unique. The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods and Community Engagement wants to ensure that we bring neighbors into the mayor’s office regularly and work together to solve big or small issues. This administration knows how important it is for community members to have regular access to Metro leadership. Ways to move this forward will be through programs and initiatives such as MyCity Academy and the Neighborhood Ambassador Academy, which will give Nashvillians the tools to solve complicated problems and how to leverage city government. Organized neighborhoods provide accountability, and we plan to empower them to make Nashville accessible and beneficial for all.
Neighborhood Ambassador Academy
Do you have a neighborhood issue or problem you have identified and would like to solve? Neighborhood Ambassador Academy is a free community involvement program dedicated to immersing residents in a wide array of programs and sectors within Metro Nashville City Government to come together to solve a problem. Within our curriculum, we work together to gain insight into our city’s neighborhoods and provide a platform for promoting and influencing policy that can positively change our neighborhoods and city.
The 2024 Neighborhood Ambassador Academy applications are now closed. If you are interested in receiving more information about the next cohort, please email [email protected].
Mayor's Spring and Fall Clean Days
Residents, local businesses, and community organizations are joining forces to breathe new life into our streets and communal spaces. The initiative aims to foster a sense of pride and unity among neighbors as we collectively take on the task of decluttering, beautifying, and revitalizing our beloved neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to participate by contributing their time and energy to create a cleaner, more vibrant living environment for everyone. The spring and fall clean-up initiative not only enhances the aesthetics of our neighborhoods but also strengthens the bonds between neighbors, fostering a community that cares for and nurtures its shared spaces. Together, we are sowing the seeds of positive change, creating neighborhoods that reflect its residents' collective pride and commitment.
Register for April 6 Spring Clean Event
Internship Program
The Mayor’s Office strives to create real-world opportunities for interns to see how local government shapes the community. Interns are assigned to a staff member to gain expertise in a particular area and work on independent projects. In short, interns help the Mayor’s Office “get stuff done.” Unpaid positions are available during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students must be able to work at least 15 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. During the summer, students must be available to work a minimum of 21 hours. Students are encouraged to receive course credit for the experience.
Learn more about the internship opportunities.
Community Beautification
The Metro Beautification and Environment Commission works to make Nashville clean, safe, and attractive. The commission coordinates the efforts of volunteers, city departments, business and community groups, and government agencies to provide environmental programs, beautification projects, as well as training and educational opportunities for the residents and visitors of Nashville and Davidson County.
The Commission comprises volunteer representatives from the 35 council districts appointed by the mayor to serve three-year terms.
Metro Beautification supports neighborhood clean-up efforts all year as well as the Mayor’s Spring Clean.
Learn more about conducting neighborhood clean-ups and requesting free supplies.
Register or Update Neighborhood Group or Association
Let’s stay connected! Are you a part of one of the following?
- Neighborhood Associations
- Crimewatch / Neighborhood Watch Programs
- Homeowners Associations
- Resident and Condo Associations
- Coalitions of Neighborhood Organizations
If so, we want to hear from you. Register or update your group information.
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