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Dear Nashville and Davidson County residents,
Thank you for the incredible outpouring of support as I officially begin my third term of office as Metropolitan Trustee.
As I step into this new term, and as we start gearing up for our 2026 property tax season, I will continue safeguarding Davidson County’s property tax dollars.
I promise to keep our collection practices transparent and efficient so that homeowners know exactly how their monies are being processed.
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 Left to right: Trustee Erica S. Gilmore, former State Senator Brenda Gilmore, retired Juvenile Court Officer Harry Gilmore, General Sessions Court Judge Allegra Walker-Birdine
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Thank you to Judge Allegra Walker-Birdine, my mother, former State Senator Brenda Gilmore, and my father, retired Juvenile Court Officer Harry Gilmore, for helping me take my oath of office.
This swearing-in was extra memorable for me as I took my oath of office for my first term August 26, 2020, exactly six years to the day from when I swore in for my third term.
I also want to congratulate my fellow elected officials as they begin and continue their service to Davidson County: Circuit Court Division III Judge Corletra Mance, Criminal Court Division III Judge Dawn Deaner, General Sessions Division VI Judge Jodie Bell, Public Defender Martesha Johnson, Sheriff Daron Hall, Circuit Court Clerk Joseph P. Day, Criminal Court Clerk Howard Gentry, Juvenile Court Clerk Lonnell Matthews, Jr.,
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 Trustee Erica S. Gilmore and County Clerk Brenda Wynn challenge Davidson County residents to name their Black History Leaders in celebration of Black History Month 2026.
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County Clerk Sharon W. Hurt, Register of Deeds Karen Johnson, Metro Nashville Public Schools Board Members Rachael Anne Elrod, Berthena Nabaa-McKinney, Cheryl Mayes and Erin O’Hara Block, and Oak Hill Commissioners Dale Grimes, Matthew Harris and Jennifer Liepis. Congratulations as well to Judges Kyle A. Hixson, Mary L. Wagner, William E. Phillips II, Steve Maroney, Valerie L. Smith, Stacy L. Street and Steven W. Sword on their successful retention elections. Congratulations to each of you, and I look forward to continuing to serve Davidson County alongside you.
I also want to give special congratulations to my dear friend, County Clerk Brenda Wynn, on her well-deserved retirement. Thank you for your many years of service to Davidson County!
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When we talk about leadership, there's no better person I can think of who has carved such a lasting legacy of giving back to Tennessee than Mrs. Dolly Parton.
We see her when we spend time with our loved ones, enjoying clean, family-friendly fun at Dollywood!
When we look at our license plates, we're reminded of the 300 million books she supplied to children across the world through her Imagination Library.
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Even when we "tumble out of bed and stumble in the kitchen" to begin our "9 to 5", we carry a piece of Dolly with us to, humming her catchy toons through our work weeks.
From the economic multiplier effect she has created for Tennessee, to the child literacy rates she's grown world-wide, to the music that she's tattooed on Tennessee's hearts, Dolly's sparkly boot print is one that transcends her lifetime!
Thank you, Dolly Parton, for showing us how to be a class act, and have fun while doing it! I know I speak for more than myself when I say, we will "always love you."
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Open House - You're Invited!
 We are celebrating the start of this new term! I'm inviting the community to join my office for a special open house.
Join us in the Howard Office Building, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 220, Nashville, TN, 37210, to see my administration in action on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Celebrate with us from 8am - 12pm that morning, or stop by in the evening from 5pm - 8pm as we do a ceremonial swearing-in of the office staff.
We'd love to see our constituents and our amazing community partners; everyone is invited to our free open house!
Due to the capacity nature of this kind of event, please do us the courtesy of registering in advance by either scanning the QR codes above or clicking the blue buttons below.
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You're Invited!
How many extra inconveniences would you face without reliable transportation?
More than one third of people living in the United States are nondrivers, including individuals with disabilities, young adults, older adults, and people who face economic barriers to owning a vehicle or paying for gas.
For many, the consequences of transportation barriers are measured by what never happens: the person who could not evacuate during a wildfire or flash flood, the patient who missed a doctor’s appointment because the bus never came, the parent who could not make it to the school play, or the child who could not join the soccer team because there was no reliable way to get there.
That burden is especially heavy for households earning less than $25,000 a year, who spent an average of 30% of their after-tax income on transportation in 2022.
During America Walks’ Week Without Driving, drivers set aside their keys to experience, firsthand, the barriers nondrivers face. By making those challenges more visible, the initiative helps build awareness and support for policies and infrastructure that make both rural and urban communities more accessible to everyone.
 Trustee Erica S. Gilmore, in partnership with Lime, kicks off her 2025 Community Bike & Scooter Ride.
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As a board member of America Walks, I hosted our Community Bike & Scooter Ride to encourage residents to “think outside the car” in 2025. We took to the streets on Lime bikes and scooters, experiencing a car-free, community-centered way to commute through the city.
This year we're going to do it again for my 2nd Annual Community Bike and Scooter Ride. Click the blue button below to stay plugged in as we announce more details!
A special thank-you to NDOT’s Nashville Connector, Council Members Mike Cortese, Jennifer Gamble, and Antoinette Lee who made last year's community ride such a success. We'd love to see you again for this year's ride!
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Look out, Goodlettsville! We're coming to your neck of the woods with our property tax savings.
We are partnering with Sumner County again this year to kick off our first Tax Relief and Tax Freeze community outreach event of the season.
 Davidson County homeowners up north can can take advantage of two different days to apply without the downtown commute.
We'll be accepting applications at Goodlettsville City Hall located at 105 S Main St, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 on Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No appointment is needed. Our Tax Relief and Tax Freeze specialists will assist homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.
At minimum, bring the following documents to begin an application:
- Valid photo ID
- All 2025 income documentation
- If no 2025 tax return was filed, 2025 bank statements and all 2025 income documents, including 1099 and SSA forms
- Disability award letter, if applicable
Additional documents may be required depending on individual circumstances. Click below to read the full application checklist.
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We'll be hosting more community sign up opportunities throughout the program window.
Upcoming community outreach opportunities will be shared in this newsletter and on our @nashvilletrustee social media channels.
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Starting Monday, October 5, 2026, qualifying older homeowners, disabled veterans, and other disabled homeowners can apply for Tax Relief and Tax Freeze at our office.
Guess what? Qualifying income limits are higher than ever meaning more people are able to qualify. Homeowners who didn't qualify in the past, it's time to check eligibility again.
In preparation for our upcoming tax season, I'm making these tax savings easy to understand.
Here's what homeowners need to know before applying.
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My administration also leads a major economic-development tool designed for Nashville’s commercial property owners and developers.
By creating a first-priority financing pathway that allows eligible commercial projects to access long-term capital for water, renewable-energy, and resiliency infrastructure upgrades, Nashville C-PACER removes one of the biggest barriers in today’s market: upfront costs.
Developers and commercial property owners interested in exploring C-PACER financing are encouraged to contact the Office of the Metropolitan Trustee for more program information.
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Civics 101: First Time Absentee Voting
As students across Davidson County head back to college, we want to make sure our young voters are prepared to participate in the November 3rd State and Federal General Election.
Only 16% of residents who have recently turned 18 are registered to vote, according to The Civics Center.
For college students who call Davidson County home but will be away at school during Early Voting and on Election Day, voting absentee by mail is a great option.
There is one important rule for first-time voters to know: a voter who registers online or by mail must vote in person the first time they vote. A voter who registers in person with the Davidson County Election Commission is not required to vote in person for the first election and may vote absentee by mail if otherwise eligible.
For students heading away to college who expect to vote absentee this November, going ahead and registering in person is the way to go.
Key Dates for the November 3 Election
- October 5: Voter registration deadline
- October 24: Last day to request an absentee ballot
- November 3: Election Day
Absentee ballots must be returned by mail and received by the Davidson County Election Commission no later than the close of polls on Election Day.
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Partnering with Music for Seniors is one of the ways we meet homeowners where they are by bringing Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze info to where the fun is!
We did just that this month at the Tennessee State Museum at their celebration concert for America's 250th birthday.
Later this month, we’ll be heading up to Goodlettsville to join Music for Seniors again on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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 Left to right: Natalie Thomas, Saihou Njie, Nzinga Jean, Matt Bridges, Aspen Sanderson, Liz Kelley, Meghann Stamps
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 Come join us at the Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, for a morning of folk, blues, and pop performed by Donna Frost and the Usual Suspects.
The free concert runs from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., followed by a free chili luncheon.
Click the blue button below to reserve a seat.
Kudos to Executive Director Liz Kelly, Program Director Matt Bridges, and Development and Community Engagement Director Natalie Thomas for the continued excellence they bring to each of these free concerts! These are such wonderful chances for our older adults to enjoy community and great tunes at no cost.
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Mark your calendars for Cedar Hill Park Community Day!
My dear friend, District 3 Council Member Jennifer Gamble, is hosting a free afternoon of food and fellowship Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Cedar Hill Park, 860 Old Hickory Blvd. in Madison.
Along with plenty of great food, Metro Nashville is doing a resource fair. There will also be free paper shredding, so this is a great opportunity to dispose of old documents in a secure manner.
The Metro Public Health Department Mobile Clinic will also be on site offering family planning services, immunizations and referrals.
Bring family and friends, and make sure to stop by our booth!
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It's the beginning of a new term, and I'm boots on the ground bringing property tax savings to the people.
I'm comprehensively breaking down the Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs, ensuring our first time applicants and returning program members feel prepared going into this tax season.
Through Music for Seniors concerts, Goodlettsville outreach in partnership with Sumner County, and at Council Member Jennifer Gamble’s Cedar Hill Park Community Day 2026, my administration is joining with our community partnerships to make sure our services are accessible to all corners of Davidson County.
Between our open house, our upcoming Annual Community Bike and Scooter Ride, and the start of the new 2026 tax season coming up, my administration has big things in the works, and we look forward to celebrating these big wins with our community!
Kind regards,
Metropolitan Trustee Erica S. Gilmore
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