Below, you may explore the project proposals up for vote on this year’s ballot. Nashville has set aside $10 million to fund publicly selected projects that will benefit the entire region.
To qualify for consideration, a project must meet specific criteria:
- It must meet requirements of the American Rescue Plan, as well as federal, state and city regulations.
- It must be located within Nashville.
- It should be completable by December 2026.
- It should provide a broad benefit to the public.
The process for this year’s inaugural citywide participatory budgeting began with residents from across Nashville submitting ideas for projects. After months of collaboration between Nashville residents, Participatory Budgeting subcommittees and delegates, and Metro staff, it’s now time for you to cast your vote!
Online voting will be open from October 1 to November 30, and results will be announced in December. The funding allocation for a selected project will depend on the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) score of the area where it is located and on the number of votes it receives. Projects with the most votes will receive funding up to the following limits: up to $1 million per project for Social Vulnerability Index 4, $1.5 million for Social Vulnerability Index 3, $2.8 million for Social Vulnerability Index 2, or $4 million for Social Vulnerability Index 1.
Please note that in order to cast your vote, you must be a resident of Nashville and be at least 14 years old.
We appreciate your active participation in this process, as it empowers residents like you to have a greater say in neighborhood decision-making. For more information about each project, click on its description to go to the project page.
If you have any questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest and involvement!
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| ID | Location/Proposal | Social Vulnerability Index | Budget | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bordeaux and Timothy Park Improvements Proposal | 1 | $1,250,000 | Updates to Timothy Park: Replace aging playground equipment, update basketball courts with new surface and new goals, and repave the walking loop. |
| 2 | Metrocenter Traffic Calming Proposal | 1 | $50,000 | Add traffic calming measures on 24th Avenue North to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 3 | Whites Creek, Green Lane Traffic Calming Proposal | 2, 3 | $90,000 | Add traffic calming measures on Green Lane between Whites Creek Pike and Knight Drive to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 4 | Holt Road Traffic Calming Proposal | 4 | $60,000 | Add traffic calming measures on Holt Road between Nolensville Road and Edmondson Pike to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 5 | McFerrin Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $900,000 | Updates to McFerrin Park: Replace aging playground equipment, including accessible options, and add bus shelters at Dickerson Pike and Grizzard Avenue. |
| 6 | Kirkpatrick Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $650,000 | Updates to Kirkpatrick Park: Replace aging playground equipment, swings and shade structures. |
| 7 | Stratford High School Bus Shelter Proposal | 4 | $100,000 | Add a covered bus shelter at Stratford High School for students who commute via WeGo. |
| 8 | Jones Avenue Traffic Calming Proposal | 1 | $75,000 | Add traffic calming measures on Jones Avenue near Tom Joy Elementary to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 9 | Madison Branch Public Library Improvements Proposal | 1 | $285,000 | Add resources to the Madison Branch of the Nashville Public Library, including resources about Central Asia and a musical instrument lending program. Provide additional computer access and Internet training. Install a native-plant pollinator garden. |
| 10 | Goodlettsville Branch Public Library Improvements Proposal | 3 | $285,000 | Add resources to the Goodlettsville Branch of the Nashville Public Library, including resources about Central Asia and a musical instrument lending program. Provide additional computer access and Internet training. Install a native-plant pollinator garden. |
| 11 | Terry Lane and Tyler Drive Traffic Calming Proposal | 1, 4 | $90,540 | Add traffic calming measures and crosswalks on Terry Lane and Tyler Drive near Tulip Grove Elementary and DuPont Tyler Middle School to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 12 | Ruby Majors Elementary and Dodson Elementary Playground Improvements Proposal | 2, 4 | $500,000 | Update playgrounds at Ruby Majors Elementary and Dodson Elementary School. |
| 13 | Seven Oaks Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $500,000 | Restore the tennis courts at Seven Oaks Park and include striping for pickleball. |
| 14 | Hermitage Branch Public Library Improvements Proposal | 1 | $335,000 | Add resources to the Hermitage Branch of the Nashville Public Library, including resources about Central Asia and a musical instrument lending program. Provide additional computer access and Internet training. Install a native-plant pollinator garden. Fund a partnership with Autism TN for adult sexual-education workshops. |
| 15 | Lebanon Pike Traffic Improvements Proposal | 2, 3 | $1,280,000 | Upgrade traffic light equipment and software on Lebanon Pike between the Wilson County line and First Avenue downtown to improve traffic efficiency. |
| 16 | Coleman Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $800,000 | Replace aging playground equipment, improve play surface, and add a shade structure. |
| 17 | Dudley Park Improvements Proposal | 1 | $425,000 | Updates to Dudley Park: Replace aging and broken playground equipment. |
| 18 | 12South/Belmont Neighborhood Historic Markers Proposal | 2, 4 | $74,000 | Place historic markers to highlight the African-American history of the Belmont-12South area. Install benches on Blair Boulevard and Natchez Trace. |
| 19 | Monroe Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $465,500 | Updates to Monroe Park: Replace aging playground equipment, add pedestrian signage, add picnic tables, and plant new trees. |
| 20 | Charlotte Park Improvements Proposal | 3 | $650,000 | Updates to Charlotte Park: Replace aging playground equipment. |
| 21 | Jefferson Street Historical Tours Proposal | 1 | $160,000 | Develop directed historical tours on Jefferson Street spotlighting North Nashville and the contributions made by its residents and the history of Nashville’s “Black Wall Street.” |
| 22 | Sawyer Brown Road and Esterbrook Drive Crosswalks Proposal | 3 | $300,000 | Install crosswalks and signage at the intersection of Sawyer Brown Road and Esterbrook Drive. |
| 23 | Brook Hollow Road Traffic Calming Proposal | 4 | $50,000 | Add traffic calming measures on Brook Hollow Road between Charlotte Pike and Highway 70 South to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 24 | 100-120 White Bridge Pike Apprenticeship U program Proposal | 4 | $400,000 | Fund an “Apprenticeship U” program in collaboration with local employers, Nashville State Community College (NSCC) and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). |
| 25 | Sally Beaman Park Improvements Proposal | 4 | $600,000 | Updates to Sally Beaman Park: Add playground equipment, an ADA accessible path, and connection to the parking lot. |
| 26 | Intersection of Harding Place and Nolensville Pike Pedestrian Safety Improvements Proposal | 1, 2, 4 | $100,000 | Install pedestrian safety improvements at the Harding Place and Nolensville Pike intersection, including improved crosswalks, signage, and blinking lights. |
| 27 | Whitfield Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $773,000 | Updates to Whitfield Park: Install shade structure, extend the greenway to connect to Oakley Drive/McMurray Drive at Edmondson Pike, install inclusive playground equipment, replace signage, and install picnic tables and a water station. |
| 28 | Antioch Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $650,000 | Updates to Antioch Park: Install a regulation soccer field and establish a soccer equipment rental program. |
| 29 | Smith Springs Community Center Improvements Proposal | 2 | $1,750,000 | Install a dog park with synthetic turf and separate areas for different-sized dogs. |
| 30 | Tampa Drive Traffic Calming Proposal | 1 | $75,400 | Add traffic-calming measures on Tampa Drive between Interstate 24 and Harding Place to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 31 | Sunnywood Drive, Oakfield Grove and Autumn Oaks Traffic Calming Proposal | 4 | $307,200 | Add traffic-calming measures on Sunnywood Drive, Oakfield Grove and Autumn Oaks to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 32 | Southeast Community Center Park Improvements Proposal | 1 | $250,000 | Install shade structure and add two round picnic tables and standalone benches. |
| 33 | Mill Ridge Park Improvements Proposal | 2 | $300,000 | Updates to Mill Ridge Park: Install a water line for the community garden. Add signage at park entrances to improve pedestrian safety. |
| 34 | Hobbs Road Traffic Calming Proposal | 3, 4 | $75,000 | Add traffic-calming measures on Hobbs Road at Julia Green Elementary to slow traffic and improve safety. |
| 35 | Brookmeade Park Improvements Proposal | 3 | $1,400,000 | Updates to Brookmeade Park: Install pickleball courts, playground equipment, and an accessible path, and extend water and electrical service to the playground. |