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Dear Nashville and Davidson County residents,
homeowners will have a new, even more user friendly online experience when making payments, viewing bills and so on.
My administration is implementing some of these new updates very soon and am so looking forward to creating an a more seamless online experience.
Before moving further, I would like to take a moment to extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the recent downtown Nashville crash.
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Our thoughts and prayers are especially with the family of Timothy Wedlock and all those impacted by this tragic loss. During this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the grieving community and pray for comfort, strength, and peace for everyone affected.
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September 1 Deadline for Reduction for Property Taxes for Storm-Damaged Properties
This month is the deadline for property owners affected by Winter Storm Fern to qualify for a reduction in their assessed value.
This relief is based on a broader assessment process called proration. When a building or improvement is destroyed, demolished, or substantially damaged, the Assessor of Property may adjust the property’s assessment to reflect the condition of the property during the time it was damaged. This means property owners may not have to pay taxes based on the full, undamaged value of a structure that could not be lived in or used.
Qualifying residential, commercial, and personal property owners can apply to receive an adjustment during the period the property is uninhabitable or inoperable.
To qualify, properties must:
- Sustain at least 50% damage, and
- Be uninhabitable or inoperable for 30 days or more
The Assessor of Property's Office will verify property conditions until the property is restored or normal operations resume.
If repairs are not completed by September 1, 2026, standard proration procedures will apply.
Click the appropriate button below to apply through the Assessor's Office. Homeowners should select the Real Property Storm Relief Application. Business owners should select the Personal Property Storm Relief Application.
Property owners seeking this adjustment should apply no later than September 1, 2026.
We appreciate the Metropolitan Council, Mayor Freddie O’Connell, and Assessor Vivian Wilhoite for their collective efforts in supporting this relief initiative.
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August 31 Deadline for Metro Codes Permit Fee Suspension
August is the final month to take advantage of Metro Codes' permit fee waiver for repairs related to Winter Storm Fern. Fees are waived for building, electrical, gas/mechanical, and plumbing permits through August 31, 2026, provided residents submit proof of storm damage when applying. To apply or learn more, contact Metro Codes at (615) 862-6500 or visit their office at 800 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210.
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Civics 101: Polls to Open in Two Days!
In two days, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, polls will open to cast our votes for state and federal primaries, including races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, and the Tennessee General Assembly, as well as Davidson County’s general election.
While the deadline to register to vote in this election has passed, voters still have until Monday, October 5, 2026, to register to vote in the November 3 State and Federal General Election.
Key Election Dates & Deadlines
State & Federal Primary, Davidson County General, Oak Hill Municipal Election
- Election Day: Thursday, August 6, 2026
State and Federal General, Belle Meade, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville Municipal Elections
- Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Early Voting Period: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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This fall, Tax Relief and Tax Freeze applications will open to older homeowners, disabled veterans, and other disabled homeowners. The 2026 qualifying income limits have increased, meaning more Davidson County homeowners will be able to save money this upcoming property tax season.
The new limits are $38,470 for Tax Relief and $63,470 for Tax Freeze. Combined 2025 income of the applicant, the applicant’s spouse and all owners of the property cannot exceed these income limits.
 First-time applicants will be able to apply this tax season at the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee, located at 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 220, Nashville, TN, 37210. Also, keep an eye out for sign-up opportunities in the neighborhood as I begin hosting countywide events later this summer.
When property tax statements are mailed out this October, enrolled program members will receive their annual color-coded recertification voucher to complete and return before the April 5, 2027 deadline.
To expand language access, we are in the process of offering these brochures in Spanish and Arabic, both online and at our office. Our website’s translation tool also makes all online information, including Tax Relief and Tax Freeze resources, available in 95 languages.
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This summer, I administered $5 million in private Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and Resiliency (C-PACER) financing for two projects that are carrying pieces of Nashville’s hospitality and industrial history into the city’s economic future.
Before Nashville’s interstate system rerouted travelers, Dickerson Pike welcomed generations of visitors into the city along the historic Dixie Highway. When traffic shifted to the interstates, many of the motor inns that had shaped the corridor’s hospitality history lost their original purpose. The Congress Inn was among them. The property, anchored by Maple Manor, a home built around 1824, closed in 2020.
My administration is reviving this piece of Nashville’s roadside history by administering $1.6 million in C-PACER financing for its transformation into Salt Ranch, a boutique hotel that opened this spring. Now, this historic space that has welcomed travelers for decades is opening its doors to tourist once again. This project has created 17 jobs and incorporated energy improvements expected to reduce emissions by the equivalent of taking 8.8 gasoline-powered cars off the road for one year.
Also during the past month, I administered a C-PACER transaction that brought $3.4 million in long-term private financing to the Ransom Lumber Building. Built in 1930, the property has carried a piece of Nashville’s industrial history for nearly a century. The financing is tied to qualifying energy and resiliency improvements included in an extensive 2024 renovation that converted the former office and warehouse into modern office space while retaining elements of the original building.
The project supports 35 Nashville jobs and is projected to save 71,651 kilowatt-hours annually. Those energy savings will avoid emissions equivalent to those produced by burning approximately 47,000 pounds of coal.
Since launching Nashville’s C-PACER program in 2023, my administration has facilitated more than $200 million in private capital investment and supported the creation of more than 1,800 local jobs.
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Mayor Freddie O'Connell and Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Paying property taxes is about to get even easier! Ahead of the 2026 tax season, we're introducing an upgraded online payment system designed to make searching Davidson County parcels and completing payments seamless.
Behind the scenes, we are constantly refining office operations, pulling levers to optimize service, smoothly process payment, and advance the user-friendly interface with our online payment portal.
 Mayor Freddie O'Connell joins the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee's professional development
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I want to give a huge shout out to Mayor Freddie O’Connell and At-Large Council Member Zulfat Suara for joining our professional development! We so appreciate your encouraging us to continue in excellence in this upcoming 2026 tax season!
I also want to give want to say a big thank you to my dear friend, Dr. Darryl M. Taliaferro, for sharpening our eye for innovation!
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 Trustee Erica S. Gilmore and Councilmember Zulfat Suara
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 Dr. Darryl M. Taliaferro and Councilmember Zulfat Suara join the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee's professional development
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 Courtesy: Councilmember Zulfat Suara
Representative John Lewis Annual March
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Speaking of our At-Large Council Member Suara, I want to give her a big congratulations on her wonderful 5th Annual Rep. John Lewis Memorial March.
We want to recognize her efforts honoring our late congressman in such a beautiful, community-wide capacity.
Councilmember Suara highlighted Representative John Lewis’s lifelong fight for voting rights. In 1965, Lewis helped lead peaceful marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where state troopers brutally attacked them on Bloody Sunday. The national response helped build momentum for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This year’s march called Nashville residents to continue Lewis’s legacy by defending voting rights and protecting democracy.
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 Representative John Lewis
 Courtesy, Councilmember Zulfat Suara
Councilmember Zulfat Suara leads 5th Annual Representative John Lewis Annual March
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Right now, as we take part in our primary and Davidson County election, this is such an on point theme about protecting our vote and future.
We were proud to participate in our own small way by displaying our exhibit on the Nashville Civil Rights Movement, honoring the extraordinary courage of those who changed the course of history for African Americans in our city.
Get real-time updates on Tax Relief and Tax Freeze sign-up events, legislation, deadlines, and community changes that impact Davidson County households. Follow @NashvilleTrustee for clear, reliable information across all platforms.
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This past month, I was privileged to be celebrated as a 2026 Nashville ATHENA Awards Traditional nominee. I want to thank the ATHENA Awards committee for this recognition and congratulate the fellow extraordinary women with whom I share this honor.
As an elected official in Nashville, as a member of the Women's Breakfast Club, as a mentor to students in Metro's Junior Achievement program and the Metro Action Commission's interns in our office, I am so blessed to be surrounded by women of all ages who are living up to ATHENA's motto of building bridges and breaking barriers.
As I step into my third term running this administration, I will continue partnering with the fantastic female leaders in this city to pull up chairs for others and build tables for Nashville’s future female leaders to come.
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Congratulations to the National Urban League on hosting a successful 2026 National Conference here in Nashville. It was inspiring to see thousands of leaders, advocates, and community members come together to exchange ideas and develop solutions that strengthen our communities.
I appreciate them for hosting an incredible Community Day and providing such a high-class economic generator for our city. Special shoutout to Clifton Harris, President and CEO of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee, for securing and running this annual conference in excellence. Thank you to Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, for graciously bringing such an outstanding conference here and showcasing Nashville as a bright star in the South.
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 Director of Communications Meghann Stamps and Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
Congratulations to our Director of Communications, Ms. Meghann Stamps, on being recognized as a Top Five Finalist in the Government & Public Affairs category at the Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards, presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville.
It was an honor for our administration to celebrate this well-deserved achievement at the 19th Annual Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards Ceremony. I was proud to nominate Ms. Stamps for this recognition, which reflects her exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to public service.
Our office is incredibly proud of her accomplishments and wishes her continued success as she advances in her professional career.
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For our interns' final month, Vice Mayor Angie Henderson hosted MAC POWER Youth on a tour of our historic courthouse. In her capacity as president of the Metro Council, she provided a civics course about our Metro Nashville and Davidson County's government.
Here's first hand what our interns had to say about their experiences as it relates to their majors and future careers.
 Left to right: Nicholas Garvin, Aspen Sanderson, Janaeci Brown, Haddy Njie, Nzinga Jean, Vice Mayor Angie Henderson
Courtesy, Metro Nashville
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Nzinga Jean
"On July 13, 2026, the POWER Youth Interns and I spent the day at the Metropolitan Nashville Courthouse, where we had the chance to learn firsthand how the Metro Nashville Council operates. Rather than simply hearing about local government, we were able to engage in meaningful conversations with Vice Mayor Angie Henderson, ask questions, and gain insight into the work that happens behind the scenes. Our discussion covered a wide range of topics, including the Council’s responsibilities, the city’s budget process, property taxes, data centers, and several of the issues shaping Nashville’s future.
Walking away from the experience, I had a much clearer understanding of how local government functions and how the Council’s decisions reach every neighborhood across the city. Listening to Vice Mayor Henderson share her experiences also broadened my perspective on careers in public service. It reminded me that leadership can take many forms and that there are countless opportunities to create meaningful change through local government."
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Aspen Sanderson
"Hello, my name is Aspen Sanderson and I am one of the college-level interns at the Trustee’s Office. It was an honor to visit the Metro Council Chamber and hear from Vice-Mayor Angie Henderson about the Council’s history. It was a good reminder that our Council members are people just like us and each person represents a different side of our city.
Vice-Mayor Henderson allowed us to ask questions about different aspects of the Council, so I asked her about how she promotes camaraderie and teamwork between the Council members. The Vice-Mayor said that when they have a long meeting she makes sure to
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 Left to right: Aspen Sanderson, Vice Mayor Angie Henderson
Courtesy, Metro Nashville
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order food for all the Council members, which I thought makes a lot of sense since food is a great way to bring people together.
We also discussed recent legislation votes and I started to understand more the complexity that determines an individual Council member’s vote on certain legislation, because they must consider not just the direct effects of legislation, but the potential precedent set by their vote and the systemic effects it could have. Being an intern at the Trustee’s Office has taught me so much about how local government operates, and this visit felt like the culmination of this knowledge."
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Pictured: Janaeci Brown
Courtesy, Metro Nashville
Janaeci Brown
"Hello, everyone! My name is Janaeci Brown and I am an intern at the Trustees Office under the Power Youth program. Getting a tour of the historic courthouse was a great experience for me to be able to have a better look into where everything is decided while also learning more about Nashville.
At this event we were able to feel the atmosphere of all the different council members' seats and the area where they make life changing decisions for Nashville. The Vice Mayor talked about certain problems that are happening now that they are trying to fix, the way that the council meetings work, and different community events that are happening in Nashville.
All the interns were able to ask questions during the meeting and after. It was great being able to tell Vice Mayor Henderson my career goals, and I really appreciate her being able to answer my questions about extracurriculars I can take since my goal is becoming a personal injury attorney.
Vice Mayor Henderson even gave me more knowledge on how I can be really involved within my college experience by networking with others and putting myself out there in the different communities. This experience was encouraging to me to receive advice from someone with firsthand experience in public service, and inspired me to keep pursuing my goals."
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Haddy Njie
“I had the incredible privilege of meeting Vice Mayor Angie Henderson that offered a firsthand look into local government leadership. Learning about her role demonstrated how dedication and passion can drive positive change here Nashville. As a young person, gaining insight into her daily work was very eye opening and inspiring. I am grateful this experience highlighted the importance of engagement within youth and civic leadership.”
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 Pictured, from left, back row: Haddy Njie, David Jon Walker, Yahya Quresh, Director of Community Outreach London Fairs, Director of Finance Eugene S. Hampton II and; front row: Trustee Erica S. Gilmore, Nzinga Jean, Aspen Sanderson, and Janaeci Brown
We also had another treat was in store for our interns this past month. My dear friend, David Jon Walker, a Yale Professor, shared with our interns about his journey to becoming a successful young graphic artist and typographer.
Our interns have been such a bright spot in the office this summer, and we are going to miss having them here. We know they are going on to spread their wings and do great things, and we wish them continued success in their next steps.
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Summer break is almost over, and I was proud to join our community in the collective effort to equip our students for a successful school year.
I had a wonderful time connecting with our Antioch community at Councilwoman Joy Styles' 5th Annual Southeast Community Day Back-to-School Festival. I wish all of our students continued achievement, growth, and success in the upcoming school year.
Kudos to you, Councilwoman Styles, for hosting this fun, safe, and much needed event to fill the gap for students who would otherwise begin their fall without the proper supplies.
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 Next Saturday, August 15, 2026, Nana’s Circle Inc. will host its second annual Family Fun Day at the C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center in North Nashville. There will be games, music, food, and free giveaways, including back to school supplies.
Nana’s Circle supports grandparents raising grandchildren and other kinship caregivers. Come head out for a fun day with neighbors while learning more about an organization.
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 Next week, older adults in Germantown are invited to enjoy a free concert featuring folk, Americana, and contemporary favorites. Hosted by our community partner, Music for Seniors, this summer concert series event takes place on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Tennessee State Museum (1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville).
The performance features local artists Richard Wineland on vocals and guitar, Lee Armstrong Wineland on piano, Amberly Rosen on fiddle, and Roy Vogt on bass.
My administration is proud to partner with Music for Seniors. Their events offer a fantastic way to connect with community members, support local musicians, and enjoy great music.
Click the blue button below to reserve a seat.
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We understand the importance of both financial and civic literacy. As a trusted financial office, we are committed to closing gaps for underbanked residents while ensuring Nashville actively participates in our democratic processes.
Looking ahead, we are excited to serve constituents this upcoming tax season with new, user-friendly software designed to make paying taxes easier than ever.
We appreciate our community partners and the great women who recognize the needs in our city and build solutions to address those gaps.
Take advantage of great upcoming events, including the Music for Seniors summer concert and Family Fun Day.
I encourage everyone to exercise their civic duty and vote this Thursday!
Kind regards,
Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
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